Overview
Series synopsis
Koupen-chan, also known as コウペンちゃん is a Japanese animation television series that premiered on tv asahi on April 6, 2025. It stars Ayaka Saito, Sachi Kokuryu, Junji Majima and Kazuya Ichijo.
Koupen-chan is an adorable baby emperor penguin who spreads positivity and cheer.
Premise
Koupen-chan is an adorable baby emperor penguin who spreads positivity and cheer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ayaka Saito as Koupen-chan / Enaga Yokoshima-san (voice)
- Sachi Kokuryu as Grown-up Penguin-san (voice)
- Junji Majima as Adelie-san (voice)
- Kazuya Ichijo as "Willing-to-teach type" Polar Bear-san (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 73 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 4, 2026 | January 4, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 72 | April 6, 2025 | August 16, 2026 |
Season 0 preview
1 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Year Special: Recap Looking back on the delightful content of the TV anime so far, we bring you a comforting moment filled with Koupen-chan's kindness and healing to mark the start of the new year. |
January 4, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
72 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'm Koupen-chan, nice to meet you! | April 6, 2025 |
| 2 | Morning Greatness | April 13, 2025 |
| 3 | This Kind of Flower Viewing, Too | April 20, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Animation
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2026 |
| Runtime | 1 minutes |
| Status | continue |