Children Growing Up

1984·Show
15Episodes in1Season·TV-G

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Big heart, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

Family Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ōkiku naru Ko (大きくなる子 Children growing up) was an educational Japanese show, produced by Studio Nova, that aired on NHK through April 7th, 1959, to March 18th, 1988. It was created for 1st and 2nd-year primary school students in Japan, teaching them lessons like morals and how to act at school. The show is more notable for the Monkey Puppet meme portrayed by the main protagonist Pedro.[1] In the 1980s and 1990s, the series was also aired in Latin America under the name "Niños en crecimiento". This was the penultimate season of the show, airing from April 13th, 1984, to April 4th, 1986, in Japan.[2]
Educational Children's ShowMoral LessonsJapanese TVPuppet CharactersChildhood DevelopmentWholesome & InstructiveSocial LearningFoundational LearningNostalgic Television

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TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Children Growing Up have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 15 episodes and is still in production.

When did Children Growing Up air?

It started in 1984 and is still in production.

What language is Children Growing Up in?

JapaneseSpanish

It was made in Japanese, with some Spanish.

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