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Tayo the Little Bus

2010 – nowShow7 seasons182 episodesNR

AnimationKids
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 182 episodes · best: S1E1 "A Day in the Life of Tayo" 9.0

Episodes

9.0
8.3

Story

Tayo the Little Bus is a South Korean computer-generated animated television series created by Educational Broadcasting System, Iconix Entertainment, Seoul and Hot Animation which is owned by HiT Entertainment. The Korean-dubbed series began airing on EBS in 2010 and the English-dubbed series aired on Disney Junior in 2012. The latter is also scheduled to air on Disney Channel and Cartoonito in 2013. The narrator of the UK series is Michael Angelis who also narrates the UK series of Thomas & Friends.

Feels like

  • Children's Animation
  • Educational
  • Wholesome Adventures
  • Anthropomorphic Vehicles
  • Friendship Themes
  • Urban Setting
  • Problem Solving
  • Positive Values
  • Bright & Colorful

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Choi Jong-il

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 23, 2010 · May 23, 2024 · Still running

First aired
August 23, 2010
Latest episode
May 23, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
7 seasons · 182 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

Adults Are Useless, City of Adventure, Color-Coded Characters +9

  • Adults Are Useless
  • City of Adventure
  • Color-Coded Characters
  • Construction Zone Calamity
  • Cool Garage
  • Country Mouse
  • Cute Machines
  • Damage-Proof Vehicle
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Faking Engine Trouble
  • Hollywood Police Driving Academy
  • Parental Substitute

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Tayo the Little Bus?"

Questions about Tayo the Little Bus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tayo the Little Bus?

NetflixPrimeNetflix KidsTubi TV

In the United States, Tayo the Little Bus streams on Netflix, Prime, and Netflix Kids, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 91 other countries.

Is Tayo the Little Bus worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Tayo the Little Bus okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Tayo the Little Bus?

30 h

About 30 hours: 182 episodes in 7 seasons of about 10 minutes each since 2010, and it's still in production.

Will Tayo the Little Bus make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Tayo the Little Bus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Tayo the Little Bus in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.