Limon and Oli facts for kids
Limon and Oli is a fun animated cartoon series created by Salih Memecan. It's about the daily adventures of two best friends, Limon and Oli. The show has been shown in many countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on Disney Junior since 2015. The cartoon is based on a popular Turkish comic strip called Sizinkiler ("Your kind of family"), which has been in newspapers since 1991.
Quick facts for kids Limon and Oli |
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Genre | Comedy Adventure Family Animation |
Created by | Salih Memecan |
Written by | Salih Memecan, Erge Özcan, Bruce Bernstein, Meriç Acemi, Jeff Treves, Alp Türkbiner, Baran Güler |
Directed by | Yücel Çavdar, İsmail Günbay, Diren Ayhan, Enes Büyük, Oğuz Öztürk |
Country of origin | Turkey |
Original language(s) | Turkish |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 54 |
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Running time | 5 minutes (first season) 7 minutes (second season) |
Production company(s) | Mart Ajans Disney Television Animation |
Distributor | Disney Channel |
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Original network | TRT Children's Channel, Disney Channel Turkey, Disney Junior |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | First season: December 31, 2012 | Second season: November 29, 2014 – present
Contents
What is Limon and Oli About?
The TV series follows the exciting adventures of two friends, Limon and Oli. They deal with everyday challenges at school, with their friends, and even with each other. They often find themselves in funny and unexpected situations.
Meet the Characters
Limon
Limon is the sweet and clever girl in the family. She is still in grade school. Limon likes to think things through before she acts. However, her best friend Oli often pulls her into adventures before she can make a plan. Even so, she is always ready to join in Oli's games.
Limon is the center of attention in her family, especially with her mom. Her mom, May, wants to raise a "perfect" child. She makes sure Limon eats healthy, goes to bed on time, finishes her homework, and tries many different activities. Limon is a nice and smart girl who usually goes along with her mom's plans. She loves to learn and works hard at school. Limon enjoys being praised and liked. She uses her charm and humor to get what she wants at home or school. She often asks her parents smart questions that make them think.
Her famous sayings are: "But why??" and "But why not?"
Oli
Oli is Limon's best friend and adventure buddy. He is a very active and energetic boy who loves adventures. Oli is super confident and always happy with what he has. Nothing can bring him down! Unlike Limon, Oli acts quickly and trusts his gut feelings. He also adapts to new situations easily.
Oli is friendly with everyone. For him, life is mostly about fun and games. He never hesitates to jump into any situation that promises excitement or play. He is great at skateboarding and juggling. Oli loves being outdoors and prefers learning by doing, rather than just sitting in a classroom. School is not his favorite place, and he tries to stay away from it as much as possible.
His famous sayings are: "Exactamente," "Am I a genius or what!", "Let me!", and "Urgent! Urgent!"
Bubs
Bubs is Limon's father and May's husband. He loves his family but also likes to relax and do his own thing. He often seems too cool for simple daily chores. He sometimes makes May a bit crazy because he doesn't always show romance the way she expects. But he knows how to make her laugh with his clever jokes. He is more of a realist than a dreamer.
Bubs loves to read all sorts of things: books, newspapers, magazines, and more. He has a smart side and a good sense of humor, which helps him make May laugh.
Bubs' famous sayings are: "Can you bring me...", "Of course I love you," and "Oh! I forgot!"
May
May is a busy, loving mom who likes everything to be perfect and pays attention to details. Her family means everything to her. She is usually the one in charge at home. May wants the best for everyone and works hard to make sure they are happy. She can be strict with her family to make sure they do their chores and responsibilities.
She wishes for more romance but often gets laughs instead. May also dreams of starting her own businesses and sometimes tries out small ideas. She likes to work on her own time and be her own boss. She often thinks deeply about the meaning of love, life, and relationships. Anniversaries are very important to her. She usually drops hints to Bubs when their anniversary is coming up, so she doesn't feel disappointed. However, she is usually the one who plans the celebration. May also tries different diets and exercises to stay healthy. She loves taking vacations with her family.
May's famous sayings are: "Did you do this? That?", "What is the meaning of love, life, marriage, etc.?", "It's bed time!", "Finish your food!", and "Do your homework!"
Great Great Grandpa
Great Great Grandpa lives in a small house far from the city. He is a fun grandpa and an amazing storyteller. He has seen and done so much in his life, so he has many stories to share. He is like a wise life coach!
Gıcıko
Gıcıko is a mean and selfish character. She often tries to spoil Limon and Oli's fun plans and adventures.
Akonpokon
Akonpokon is a natural-born scientist. He is always busy with scientific projects, inventing new things, and reading about them. He has little time for what he considers "kid stuff."
Exciting Episodes
The series features many exciting episodes where Limon and Oli face different challenges and go on adventures.
Season 1 Adventures
In the first season, Limon and Oli often team up as "Team Crazy Eggs" to solve problems or even create new adventures. They frequently deal with a character named Proto, who often gets in their way. Limon and Oli always find clever ways to outsmart Proto and reach their goals.
For example, in one episode, they try to meet their favorite author but have to deal with Proto, the security guard. In another, they try to prevent their teacher from visiting May, thinking she will complain about them. They also go on a treasure hunt while studying for a math test! From breaking Bubs' antique ship to becoming famous actors, Limon and Oli's first season is full of fun and unexpected twists. They even try to fix a ruined painting at an art exhibition and become dog sitters.
Season 2 Adventures
The second season brings even more exciting adventures for Limon and Oli. They continue to explore new situations and learn new things.
In this season, they find Bubs' old gold medal and decide to become great sportspeople like him. They even volunteer to travel to the moon in Akonpokon's new spacecraft! They help May with her new jewelry business and try to figure out the superpowers of a "magical" stone they find. Limon and Oli also take care of a hamster, try to help Bubs with his hiccups, and even become famous for Limon's sneeze during a football game. They also deal with Gıcıko's jealousy, get stuck on a deserted island, and try to solve the mystery of a "haunted house." The season also includes adventures like finding a lost book, chasing Bubs who seems to be a mysterious agent, and getting stuck on a scary roller coaster. They even play a chess game where Oli tries to use Akonpokon's help!