Pet Pals
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Entertainment |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Sergio Manfio, Francesco Manfio |
Key people | Giorgio Cavazzano (artistic director) |
| Products | Animated TV show, Feature-length movies |
Pet Pals () is an Italian animated TV show developed by Sergio Manfio and Francesco Manfio, with artistic direction by Disney illustrator Giorgio Cavazzano. The brand extended its reach with two feature-length movies: Cuccioli - Il codice di Marco Polo released in 2010 and Cuccioli - Il paese del vento which premiered in 2014.
Plot
The narrative follows the Pet Pals, a group of six animal heroes—Holly (a cat), Moby (a dog), Top Hat (a rabbit), Diva (a duck), Pio (a frog), and Nameless (a canary)—who unite to thwart the Crow Witch’s scheme to desiccate Venice’s lagoon. Their adventure involves deciphering Marco Polo's Code to protect Venice, all while managing their daily routines.
Characters
- Holly – A clever and sharp kitten characterized by her straightforward and vibrant speech. Original voice actress: Monica Ward
- Top Hat – A playful and mischievous rabbit athlete, enamored with Diva, who frequently retaliates physically. Original voice actor: Edoardo Nevola
- Pio – An unconventional frog with a talent for mimicry, assisting the team in difficult situations. Original voice actor: Luigi Rosa
- Moby – A composed and cultured dog with a passion for literature; notable for having swallowed a mobile phone during childhood. Original voice actor: Paolo Lombardi
- Diva – A self-centered and impulsive duck obsessed with fashion; her diva-like behavior often leads to complications; she vents her anger on Cilindro. Original voice actress: Laura Lenghi
- Nameless – The tiniest chick who communicates through symbolic signs that appear as helpful objects for the group.
- Piccolo Mago – Original voice actor: Manuel Meli
- Crow Witch – The villainous sorceress intent on capturing the puppies. Original voice actors: Paola Giannetti and Graziella Polesinanti
- Cuncun and Canbaluc – Two loyal but not very bright ermine assistants serving Maga Cornacchia. Original voice actors: Franco Mannella and Enrico Di Troia
- Ambrogio – Original voice actor: Gerolamo Alchieri
- Methuselah – The sagacious tree featured in the spin-off series The Mini Cuccioli. Original voice actor: Piero Di Blasio
See also
External links
- Official website (seasons 1–4)
- Official website (season 5)
- IMDB