Viva Piñata
"Don't beat 'em, join 'em."
A YTV Original
On Piñata Island a colorful cast of piñata species live side by side in sunny gardens, nibbling candy and enjoying simple, friendly days. When a piñata fills with enough treat inside, the village sends it to a party where guests crack it open for sweets, then the piñata is repaired and returned... Read more
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About Viva Piñata
On Piñata Island a colorful cast of piñata species live side by side in sunny gardens, nibbling candy and enjoying simple, friendly days. When a piñata fills with enough treat inside, the village sends it to a party where guests crack it open for sweets, then the piñata is repaired and returned to the island to keep the cycle going. The series follows Franklin Fizzlybear, his friends, and their daily routines as they chase tiny adventures, share advice, and calm neighborhood squabbles in a world that glows with bright colors and warm humor. The tone stays light and playful, focusing on companionship over conflict. Its humor comes from banter and misadventures while it invites kids to consider kindness, patience and teamwork.
Viva Piñata is a 2006 animated kids series created by Lloyd Goldfine, Norman J Grossfeld and Matthew Drdek. It features a colorful piñata cast, with Marc Thompson, Jamie McGonnigal, Dan Green, Rebecca Soler and David Wills voicing the main characters.
There are no major awards or nominations on record for Viva Piñata, reflecting its status as a niche animated title rather than a prestige project. While it attracted a young audience, it did not become a staple of awards season. Production quality and voice acting favor clarity over prestige.
Reception skews toward a light upbeat vibe suited for younger viewers. The show emphasizes friendship, cooperation and everyday problem solving in a bright candy colored world. On record the rating stands at 6.2 out of 10 from eight votes. Its humor and themes align with early grade school values.
While not a dominant force in pop culture, Viva Piñata adds to a playful niche of piñata themed characters in animation. Its art style and friendly cast leave a small but fond impression for fans who enjoy cheerful worlds and lightweight stories for fans worldwide.
Details
- Release Date
- August 26, 2006
- Episode Length
- 30m
- User Ratings
- 8 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 104
- Network
- YTV, FOX, The CW
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Animation, Kids
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- Bardel Entertainment +3 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Marc Thompson
Franklin Fizzlybear (voice)
Jamie McGonnigal
Teddington Twingersnap (voice)
Dan Green
Hudson Horstachio (voice)
Rebecca Soler
Ella Elephanilla (voice)
David Wills
Fergy Fudgehog (voice)
Mike Pollock
Langston Lickatoad (voice)
Oliver Wyman
Kathleen Delaney
Tina Twingersnap (voice)
Eric Stuart
Les Galagoogoo (voice)
Brian Maillard
Paulie Pretztail (voice)
Created by: Lloyd Goldfine, Norman J. Grossfeld, Matthew Drdek
Seasons (2 seasons, 104 episodes)
Season 1
52 episodes - 2006
Season 2
52 episodes - 2007