Max announced today that its new animated series, Mermicorno: Starfall, will premiere on January 16th, 2025, with all 13 22-minute episodes of its first season available. The series is a collaboration between Atomic Cartoons and tokidoki.

Mermicorno: Starfall centers on a team of Mermicornos (enchanting mermaid-unicorns) that embark on adventures to save the ocean from the evil Ika Inkblot. During their mission, they unlock the magic of creative self-expression, discover new depths of friendship, and find the best bowl of ramen in the sea.

The cast includes Bryn McAuley (Caillou) as Astra, Pearl Girl and Barb; Annick Obonsawin (Cyberchase) as Gwen and Royal Mother Pearl; Jonathan Langdon (Barney’s World) as Nautique and Sawtooth; Kimberly-Ann Truong (My Little Pony) as Squishella; Kaya Kanashiro (Bakugan) as Kameko; and Jeremy Harris (Big Blue) as Ika Inkblot.

Thunderbird (Atomic Cartoons’ parent company) CEO and Chair, Jennifer Twiner McCarron and Aaron Behl, SVP of Atomic Originals executive produce, along with tokidoki’s Simone Legno and Pooneh Mohajer, Shea Fontana (Monster High, Polly Pocket) and Matthew Berkowitz. Dean Tardioli and Chris Wightman serve as Supervising Producer and Producer, respectively for Atomic.

“Mermicorno: Starfall brings to life the extraordinary world and iconic look of tokidoki, filled with marvelous characters, colorful worlds and creative powers that will resonate with viewers of all ages,” said Behl. “We are honored to be trusted by tokidoki to create the first series based on their brand. And we couldn’t have found a better voice cast whose performances truly embody the spirit of the characters and enhance these magical journeys.”

“Mermicorno: Starfall coming to life on Max is a dream come true! I can’t wait for everyone to dive into this adventure,” said Legno.

“I’m honored to enter this new chapter of our tokidoki journey with Atomic Cartoons and Max as our partners.” added Mohajer. We are looking forward to spreading tokidoki magic with Mermicorno: Starfall!”

The series features characters based on tokidoki’s Mermicorno line, including:

• Astra – She is the most powerful Mermicorno who uses her creative force to craft magical talismans. As a diligent leader, she helps those around her, though she struggles to trust her instincts, which leads her on a journey of self discovery and bravery.
• Gwen – She has the ability to create ice sculptures. She appears cold but has a tempest of emotions beneath her surface. Her rebellious nature and journey toward warmth and kindness make her an integral part of the team.
• Nautique – He is gifted with the creative force of dance. This science minded Mermicorno can channel his rhythmic movements into powerful dragon waves. His logical personality contrasts with his graceful agility.
• Squishella – She can turn her songs into powerful electric zaps. She craves attention and must learn to embrace her true self rather than imitating others.
• Kameko – She is a cheerful ray of sunshine. Her optimism shines through even in the darkest of challenges. After being transformed from a human girl into a Mermaid-icorno, she joins the quest to find her missing father.

Additional characters include:

• Royal Mother Pearl – She s the kind and intelligent monarch of the Pearl Kingdom. She must maintain order while searching for her missing Pearl Girl.
• Barb – She is the cheerful Royal Secretary. She supports Royal Mother Pearl with unwavering positivity and wise counsel.
• Ika Inkblot – He is the wicked squid-beast antagonist aiming to steal all magic from the ocean, creating an army of Squidions to achieve his goal.
• Sawtooth – He is a tough character with a dark aesthetic. He follows Ika’s nefarious schemes as his right hand man.
• Pearl Girl – She is the embodiment of pure creative energy and is essential to the Mermicornos’ quest against Ika Inkblot.

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