Kiko-chan
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 51
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 17 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 1996 – September 27, 1997
- Season
- Fall 1996
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Setsuko Shibuichi
- Original creator
- Tsubasa Nunoura
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
17h
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Josei20%Primarily Child Cast20%
overview details
Synopsis
Kiko-chan's Smile is an anime and manga series about a kindergarten student who has many of the features of a child prodigy but at the same time has many bizarre habits and an odd personailty.
Should you watch Kiko-chan Smile?
Kiko-chan Smile has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 50% of 167 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #34 highest-rated anime of 1996, and #33 most popular anime of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 399 AniList users who started it, 17.5% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 207 have finished it.
At roughly 17 hours in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Slice of Life.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
51 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tsubasa Nunoura
- Director
- Setsuko Shibuichi
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
Related entries
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Kiko-chan Smile FAQ
How many episodes does Kiko-chan Smile have?
Kiko-chan Smile has 51 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 17 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Kiko-chan Smile?
About 17 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Kiko-chan Smile finished?
Yes. Kiko-chan Smile has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 1997.
Is there a season 2 of Kiko-chan Smile?
No sequel is listed for Kiko-chan Smile as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Kiko-chan Smile based on a manga?
Yes. Kiko-chan Smile adapts the manga by Tsubasa Nunoura.