Max announced today the premiere of its animated under-the-sea fantasy series Mermicorno: Starfall, set to launch on January 16, 2025, with all 13 episodes of its first season available for streaming. The new children’s show is a collaboration between animation studio Atomic Cartoons (a Thunderbird Entertainment Company) and global lifestyle brand tokidoki.
Synopsis: Mermicorno: Starfall invites audiences into a dazzling underwater world where a team of Mermicornos (enchanting mermaid-unicorns) embark on exciting, hilarious and stylish adventures to save the ocean from the evil Ika Inkblot. During their epic mission, our heroes unlock the magic of creative self-expression, discover new depths of friendship, and find the best bowl of ramen in the sea.
“Mermicorno: Starfall brings to life the extraordinary world and iconic look of tokidoki, filled with marvelous characters, colorful worlds and creative powers that will resonate with viewers of all ages,” said Aaron Behl, SVP of Atomic Originals. “We are honored to be trusted by tokidoki to create the first series based on their brand. And we couldn’t have found a better voice cast whose performances truly embody the spirit of the characters and enhance these magical journeys.”
“Mermicorno: Starfall coming to life on Max is a dream come true! I can’t wait for everyone to dive into this adventure,” enthused Simone Legno, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of tokidok.
Pooneh Mohajer, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of tokidoki, added, “I’m honored to enter this new chapter of our tokidoki journey with Atomic Cartoons and Max as our partners. We are looking forward to spreading tokidoki magic with Mermicorno: Starfall!”
The first season of Mermicorno: Starfall will premiere with 13, 22-minute episodes featuring all-new characters based on tokidoki’s hit Mermicorno family, including:
- Astra — the most powerful Mermicorno who uses her creative force to craft magical talismans. As a diligent leader, she helps those around her, though she struggles to trust her instincts, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and bravery.
- Gwen — who has the ability to create ice sculptures. She appears cold but is a tempest of emotions beneath her surface. Her rebellious nature and journey toward warmth and kindness make her an integral part of the team.
- Nautique — who is gifted with the creative force of dance. This science-minded Mermicorno channels his rhythmic movements into powerful dragon waves. His logical personality contrasts with his graceful agility.
- Squishella — she can turn her songs into powerful electric zaps. She craves attention and must learn to embrace her true self rather than imitating others.
- Kameko — a cheerful ray of sunshine. Her optimism shines through even the darkest of challenges. After being transformed from a human girl into a Mermaid-icorno, she joins the quest to find her missing father.
Additional characters created for the show include:
- Royal Mother Pearl — the kind and intelligent monarch of the Pearl Kingdom, she must maintain order while searching for her missing Pearl Girl.
- Barb — the cheerful Royal Secretary, who supports Royal Mother Pearl with unwavering positivity and wise counsel.
- Ika Inkblot — the wicked squid-beast antagonist aiming to steal all magic from the ocean, creating an army of Squidions to achieve his goal.
- Sawtooth — a tough character with a dark aesthetic, he follows Ika’s nefarious schemes as his right-hand man.
- Pearl Girl — the embodiment of pure creative energy, Pearl Girl is essential to the Mermicornos’ quest against Ika Inkblot.
The voice cast, also announced today, includes Bryn McAuley (Caillou) as Astra, Pearl Girl and Barb; Annick Obonsawin (CyberChase) as Gwen and Royal Mother Pearl; Jonathan Langdon (Barney’s World) as Nautique and Sawtooth; Kimberly-Ann Truong (My Little Pony: Tell Your Tail & Make Your Mark) as Squishella; Kaya Kanashiro (Bakugan) as Kameko; and Jeremy Harris (Big Blue) as Ika Inkblot.
Atomic Cartoons oversaw the production and final delivery of Mermicorno: Starfall. Thunderbird CEO and Chair, Jennifer Twiner McCarron, and Atomic’s Behl executive produce, along with tokidoki’s Legno and Mohajer, Shea Fontana (Monster High, Polly Pocket) and Matthew Berkowitz. Dean Tardioli and Chris Wightman, serve as supervising producer and producer, respectively, on behalf of Atomic.
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