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Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop

1994 – 1995Show1 season65 episodes

Animation
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A quirky, wholesome animated series.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop was an animated television series created by Tony Barnes and produced by PMMP. The show originally aired on TF1 and it was later dubbed for English audiences as well; even the show's title got a name change. It aired in the United Kingdom on ITV; starting June 16, 1994 and finishing August 27, 1998, the show ran for five seasons. The show also aired on Bulgarian National Television from 1997 until 2000, and became very popular. A comic strip version of the show was included in Buster magazine from September 1994 to November 1996. The series was later repeated on Nickelodeon in the early 2000s until 2004, and had sporadic reruns on ordinary TV from 1999 until 2001.

Feels like

  • Quirky Animated Comedy
  • Kid-Friendly Fantasy
  • Monster Pets
  • Silly & Whimsical
  • Traditional 2D Animation
  • Nostalgic Cartoon
  • Episodic Adventures
  • Lighthearted Humor
  • Eccentric Characters
  • World-Building

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

January 17, 1994 · April 10, 1995 · Ended

First aired
January 17, 1994
Last aired
April 10, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 65 episodes
Genres
Animation
Original language
French
Made in
France

Tropes

The Password Is Always "Swordfish", Demonic Possession, Dartboard of Hate +9

  • The Password Is Always "Swordfish"
  • Demonic Possession
  • Dartboard of Hate
  • Long John Shout-Out
  • Humiliation Conga
  • Art Evolution
  • Missed Him by That Much
  • Sound-Effect Bleep
  • Continuity Cavalcade
  • Diseased Name
  • Look Behind You
  • Noodle Incident

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop worth watching?"

Questions about Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop?

27 h

About 27 hours: 65 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1995.

Can I half-watch Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop use?

The Password Is Always "Swordfish"Demonic PossessionDartboard of HateLong John Shout-OutHumiliation CongaArt EvolutionMissed Him by That MuchSound-Effect BleepContinuity CavalcadeDiseased NameLook Behind YouNoodle Incidentand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including The Password Is Always "Swordfish", Demonic Possession, and Dartboard of Hate.