Tico and Friends

1994–1994· 25 min★ 7.6· Animation, Action & Adventure

Tico and Friends tells the story of 11-year-old Nanami Simpson and her life-long friendship with a female orca named Tico. The two have an unbreakable bond and swim with each other every day. As a result of this, Nanami has learned how to hold her breath longer and swim deeper than other humans can.

Cast: Chiyoko Kawashima, Megumi Hayashibara, Akiko Yajima

Director: Kōzō Kusuba