"Here they are for one and all, the Moomins are about to call,
Come and sit down here with me, they’re here for you on your tv, they are the Moomins..."
Meet Moomin, star of the animated series from 1990. A cute and cozy cartoon about the adventures of the troll-like Moomins in their pastoral paradise of Moomin Valley. Based on the books by artist Tove Jansson, the Moomin series has been a cultural phenomenon for over fifty years. The beloved children's books and animated series embody the Finnish concept of mökkielämä, all about spending summers in vacation cottages, close to nature and the sea.
Most of the early episodes are on YouTube, a rare trove of treasure! The animation was done by a Japanese studio, and there are anime influences in the plot and art style. The episodes offer a slice of life in the Moomin household, a cozy and slow-paced space where anything could happen. The nature scenes are top-notch feats of animation, as you will feel the rustling breeze, the flow of the river, the pitter -patter of the rain and the calm ocean rolling by...
Although I had read an article about Janssen earlier in the year, it wasn't until a friend sent me a meme that I really started researching the books and movies based on Moomin. The meme showed the character Snufkin meditating near a river. I was immediately intrigued by this character and looked the show up...
The character of Snufkin is a free-spirited wanderer with disdain for authority. He leads a nomadic lifestyle camping through the valley, always going on adventures with his friends. Interestingly enough, there is a video game coming out in March 2024, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.
So tune in and join the fun with Moomintroll, Snufkin, Little My and all the friends for another peaceful day in the valley...There are a grand total of 78 episodes to enjoy, as well as a feature-length film Comet in Moominland. Not to mention, a brand new CGI series, Moominvalley that was recently released.
Perfect for fans of: Little Bear, My Little Pony 1986, and
I had no idea there was an animated series. Thank you for posting. I'd always seen images of Moomins floating around, here and there on the internet. It might be time to watch some episodes and learn more about them.
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