Deko Boko Friends facts for kids

Deko Boko Friends (でこぼこフレンズ, Deko Boko Furenzu), which means "Uneven Friends," is a series of short Japanese animated films. Each film is only 30 seconds long. These shorts were created by Momoko Maruyama and Ryotaro Kuwamoto.

The main idea behind Deko Boko Friends is to teach us to accept people who are different. It shows that everyone has unique personalities, looks, likes, and dislikes. The series features 12 different characters, each with their own special quirks.

Deko Boko Friends first appeared in 2003 on NHK's long-running children's show, Okaasan to Issho. Later, Viz Media helped bring the shorts to English-speaking audiences. You might have seen them on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block or Noggin in the United States. In Canada, they were shown on Treehouse TV.

Meet the Deko Boko Friends!

This section introduces the fun and unique characters from Deko Boko Friends. Each character has a special personality and interesting habits.

Acorn Tots

The Acorn Tots (どんぐりん, Dongurin) are five small acorn-shaped children. They always hold a big walnut together. These tots are best friends but also a bit competitive. They each try to be better than the others. When they introduce themselves, they say "We are the acorn tots."

Belly Boing

Belly Boing (くいしんボン, Kuishinbon) loves food more than anything. He especially enjoys eating sweets. He can even make a drum sound by tapping his large stomach. When he walks, he often says "1, 2, 3, boing."

Big Oggo & Mu Mu

Big Oggo (オオガーラ, Ōgāra) looks like a giant, but he is very kind and sweet. He loves all things cute. Big Oggo wears big blue shorts with white polka dots. His friend, Mu Mu (ムクムク, Mukumuku), is a fluffy pink toy poodle. Oddly, Mu Mu moos like a cow instead of barking. Mu Mu often sleeps in Big Oggo's hat because it's the perfect shape for a bed.

Disabear

Disabear (あなくま, Anakuma) is a bear who uses plates to make holes in the ground. He whistles as he walks and speaks with a special accent. Disabear also washes his plates like clothes and hangs them to dry. He uses his holes to play fun games of Peek-A-Boo.

Fofo

Fofo (フォッフォ) has a face shaped like a pizza or a biscuit. He really likes pizza! Fofo can stretch and change his face into many different shapes.

Grandma Fuji

Grandma Fuji (ふじおばば, Fuji Obaba) represents traditional Japan. She loves to sing traditional Japanese songs called enka. She also enjoys writing short poems called haiku and practicing Japanese calligraphy. Grandma Fuji is also known for hosting peaceful tea ceremonies.

Kaki Kaki

Kaki Kaki (サボサボ, Sabosabo) is a shy and timid boy who looks like a cactus. When he gets surprised or scared, his spines fall off. He often speaks with a stutter. Despite his shyness, Kaki Kaki enjoys dancing, especially when he holds maracas.

Ken Bahn

Ken Bahn (ケン・バーン, Ken Bān) has a keyboard for teeth. He plays music with his teeth when he is in a good mood. Ken Bahn likes to wobble and lean as he walks. When it rains, he enjoys singing about the pouring rain.

Klinki Klunki

Klinki Klunki (カランコロン, Karankoron) is very relaxed and calm. He dislikes it when juice spills from his glass because his face shrinks when it happens. Klinki Klunki likes to see everyone as laid-back as he is. He has a special trick where he bends his straw to drink his juice.

Maru Bento

Maru Bento (まる, Maru) carries a strap bag that sometimes gets a hole in it. She is often seen with Tsuchi.

Melodina

Melodina (メロディーヌ, Merodīnu) is a very musical character. Even her speech sounds like a melody. She loves to skip, and when she does, she makes sounds like a toy piano. Melodina has button eyes and winks. She is responsible and well-liked by everyone.

Nani Nani

Nani Nani has big purple ears. She can flap her ears to fly around. Nani Nani wears red overalls.

Nut'n Nose

Nut'n Nose (はなはなマロン, Hanahana Maron) looks like a chestnut. He might love Mont Blanc, a dessert made with chestnuts. His nose can inflate like a balloon, which sometimes tickles him and makes him sneeze. He can also jump rope, but sometimes his nose gets in the way!

Pettan

Pettan (ペッタン) leaves footprints wherever he goes. He can even use his footprints to create a large face shape.

PokkonPakkon

PokkonPakkon (ポッコンパッコン) is a unique character who can change their height. They can become shorter or taller by giving segments to the other part of themselves.

The Egg Prince

The Egg Prince (たまごおうじ, Tamago Ōji) is a prince from an unknown kingdom. His egg-shaped hat boils and cracks when he gets angry. When his hat breaks, he carefully picks up all the pieces with a broom. He walks very quickly with tiny, fast steps.

Tsuchi

Tsuchi (つぼちん, Tsubochin) has an orange triangle-shaped nose. He often puts his finger under his nose. Tsuchi is often seen holding Maru Bento. He also has a pot-shaped head where things can go inside.

Water Chap

Water Chap (じょうろう, Jourō) has a head shaped like a watering can. He uses his head to water flowers and give them as gifts. After he finishes something, he often says "Wola!"