Parents' Guide to

Canimals

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Mild animated series with playful animals, some conflict.

TV Hulu Kids' Animation 2011
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 10+

Based on 5 parent reviews

Gauley K.
Gauley K. Parent of 6-year-old
August 31, 2023
age 17+

CANIMALS IS 18 plus

Why does ato have a gun Mimi says the f word 8000 times is season 1 Toki is smoking and drinking in one episode Nia drove over pip with a car, not good for kid

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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kkkklooo Adult
October 17, 2018
age 11+
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What's the Story?

CANIMALS is an animated series featuring a group of little animals that live in cans and find fun in ordinary things. It features characters in cans such as Ato the beagle; Oz the Persian cat; Uly, a rather clueless pug; Toki, a hyperactive rabbit; and Mimi, a bossy poodle. Rounding out the gang are Pow, a cranky owl, cats Fizzy and Nia, and Leon the chameleon. From wreaking havoc in the middle of the night to trying to get candy out of a vending machine, the Canimals enjoy the world from their unique point of view.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (5 ):

Each seven-minute episode features the unique animals, much like small children, rediscovering the world around them and finding creative ways to problem solve. Much of the fun comes from watching how they play, but there's some excitement when they get into mild disagreements, too.

Each Canimal has a unique personality, which is added to after the first season, when they're given voices with the help of actors such as Owen Wilson, Imelda Staunton, and Hugh Laurie. But, voiced or not, young children will certainly find them appealing.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the way the Canimals find things to do. Even though they're small, how do they get around? Which is your favorite Canimal? Why?

  • Do the characters remind you of anyone you know? Who?

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