Forest Friends

Timoon Animation

Industry	Animation
Founder	Philippe Mounier
Products	Forest Friends, The Odd Family

Forest Friends () is a French animated TV show that first aired on TF1 and was subsequently rebroadcast on the French children's channel TiJi. Along with the CGI program The Odd Family, it represents one of the initial projects produced by Timoon Animation, a studio established by Philippe Mounier. The series consists of 52 episodes.

Valérie Baranski, who also contributed to another TF1 animated series, The Bellflower Bunnies, wrote several companion books related to the show.

Synopsis

After a wildfire forces many forest inhabitants to relocate, seven young animals, under the guidance of their mentor, the Old Oak of the Forest, work together to prove that creatures from different backgrounds can live harmoniously. The storyline frequently includes disputes instigated by troublesome rats.

English voice cast

• Jodi Forrest
• Barbara Weber-Scaff
• Sharon Mann-Vallet
• Matthew Géczy
• Paul Bandey
• Allan Wenger
• David Gasman

Characters

• Jeff - A sporty squirrel originally from Squirrel City who now resides near the bakery; he harbors feelings for Naomi.
• Naomi - A book-loving mouse who shares Jeff’s affection.
• Achille - A boar and Jeff’s companion, occasionally boastful; lives in a house made of wooden planks.
• Danny - A mischievous fox with a shy demeanor.
• Gladys - A bear fond of food who has a complicated relationship with Danny due to her fear of foxes.
• Martin and Zoe - Twin rabbits who are cautious and always together.
• Old Oak - A Living Tree and mentor, father to Titan; originates from an oak tree hit by a shooting star; begins wearing glasses starting with episode six.
• Titan - A Living Tree from a Cherry Tree, son of Old Oak and friend to Jeff and others.
• Ratasha and Rascal - Sibling rats known for their mischief, living in a dusty outhouse area.
• Jeff's Parents - Jack, who serves as village council speaker; Jenny, the town librarian.
• Naomi's Parents - Maggie and Boris, both practicing doctors.
• Sophia - Naomi’s elder sister; was once the object of Danny’s unreturned affection.
• Achille's Parents - Roger, a carpenter; Margery, a sculptor.
• Lily - Achille’s infant sister.
• Danny's Parents - Meryl, a local Gazette broadcaster; Joe, an itinerant actor.
• Didoo - Danny’s baby brother.
• Gladys's Parents - Billy, a baker; Milly, employed at the grocery store.
• Zoe's and Martin's Parents - Jimmy, gardener; Rose, homemaker and occasional educator.
• Ratasha's and Rascal's Parents - Mother is domineering; father indifferent.
• Tanja – A squirrel rival competing for Jeff’s attention, provoking Naomi’s jealousy.
• Leon – A lost wolf mistakenly suspected of wrongdoing during wintertime snowfalls.
• Basher – A deer appearing in one episode (35), friend to Jeff and Danny.

Episode list

#	Title	Air Date External links Official site (TF1) Official site (TiJi) Episode list at AnimezVous Screenshots from Buena Vista's Region 2 version