This series is a marvelously crafted work of genius. The look and feel of it is spot on, inspired it would seem by retro Japanese animation and early Disney shorts being that the movements and gestures are full of expression and the story structure is simple but not patronising for little or large viewers, it has a style and charm all of its own.
Pocoyo is a very well realised character of a little boy and his group of friends are a wonderful concoction of little gems, each with their own slightly surreal character traits and signature dance moves! (see the end of almost every episode!)
Technically this series has a lot to offer, I studied for a masters degree in animation and sound design but I know that anyone with eyes and ears cannot fail to be impressed by the style of animation, being CG but feeling entirely like traditional stop-motion with armatured puppets and a very impressively designed soundtrack with every moment enhanced by a thoughtfully placed sound effect.
This show is destined to become a cult hit in my opinion and is one of those rare examples of a show for kids which due to is high production values and boundless charm and humour will continue to entertain generations to come.
When I have children of my own it will just give me and my wife yet another great excuse to sit and watch every episode all over again.
It is absolutely perfect.... and I don't say that lightly!
Pocoyo is a very well realised character of a little boy and his group of friends are a wonderful concoction of little gems, each with their own slightly surreal character traits and signature dance moves! (see the end of almost every episode!)
Technically this series has a lot to offer, I studied for a masters degree in animation and sound design but I know that anyone with eyes and ears cannot fail to be impressed by the style of animation, being CG but feeling entirely like traditional stop-motion with armatured puppets and a very impressively designed soundtrack with every moment enhanced by a thoughtfully placed sound effect.
This show is destined to become a cult hit in my opinion and is one of those rare examples of a show for kids which due to is high production values and boundless charm and humour will continue to entertain generations to come.
When I have children of my own it will just give me and my wife yet another great excuse to sit and watch every episode all over again.
It is absolutely perfect.... and I don't say that lightly!