Often touted as the “Sesame Street” of Japan, preschool series PONKICKIES is an institution in Japan, having launched in 1973 and having enjoyed an unprecedented broadcast run of over 40 years. Gachapin and Mukku, Ponkickies’ two main characters, are iconic figures in Japan, instantly recognizable by both children and adults. Ponkickies format of segments enforces cognitive preschool skills, such as an introduction to Kanji characters, numbers, and shapes, as well as music and the arts of Japan and the world. This format also caters to the preschoolers' shorter attention span.
Language: Japanese
