Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (ハイ！ハイ！パフィー・アミユミ Hai! Hai! Pafī AmiYumi) is an American-Japanese animated fantasy-comedy television series created by Sam Register for Cartoon Network. It premiered on November 19, 2004 and December 25, 2009, with a total of seasons and episodes. The series was produced by Renegade Animation in Glendale, California and Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California.
The show focuses on an animated/fictionalized setting of the real-life J-pop group Puffy AmiYumi.
During its run, the series has been nominated for an Annie Award three times. The series has developed a strong cult following. Merchandise based on the series has also been produced during its run, such as video games, home media releases, toys, and clothing.
Cast[]
English[]
voice cast[]
- Janice Kawaye as Ami Onuki, Tekirai
- Grey DeLisle as Yumi Yoshimura, Jang Keng, Fan Club President
- Keone Young as Kaz Harada, Domo, Security Guard
- Rob Paulsen as Atchan, Dr. Mysto, Clyde Easy Glide, Mr. Darrell
- Corey Burton as Nikolai, Scar Tissue, Road Kill Flash Backman
- Sandy Fox as Harmony
- Nathan Carlson as Vladimir, Eldwin Blair, Pizza Guy, Emecee
- Katie Leigh as King Chad
- Kimberly Brooks as Jill
- Lara Jill Miller as Julie
- Will Ryan as Farmer Zeke, Alien Banana #1, Wall, Rumaki, Old Camper 3, Wasabi, Sumo Wrestler, Muscle Bound Guy, Defensive End, Riptide's Coach
Additional voices[]
- Janice Kawaye
- Grey DeLisle
- Keone Young
- Eric Bauza
- Rob Paulsen
- Corey Burton
- John Cygan
- Kimberly Brooks
- Lara Jill Miller
- Jeff Bennett
- Carlos Alazraqui
- Tom Kenny
- Kerry Shale - Crazy Styxx
- Tara Strong
- Rachael Lillis
- Brian Drummond
- Diane Michelle
- David Kaye
- Phil LaMarr
- Charlie Adler
- Kevin Michael Richardson
- Nolan North
- Kami Desilets
- Townsend Coleman
- Cam Clarke
- David Boat
- Robin Atkin Downes
- Tress MacNeille
- Dave Fennoy
- Troy Baker
- Maurice LaMarche
- Roger Craig Smith
- David Cowgill
- Bob Bergen
- Kerry Williams
- Sean Schemmel
- John Kassir
- Joe Alaskey
- Grant George
- Russi Taylor
- April Stewart
- Danny Mann
- Steve Blum
- Scott Menville
- Clancy Brown
- Cam Clarke
- Cathy Cavadini
- Fred Tatasciore
- John DiMaggio
- James Arnold Taylor
- Khary Payton
- Jason Marsden
- Jess Harnell
- Billy West
- Jim Cummings
- Bill Farmer
- Rodger Bumpass
- Mr. Lawrence
- Jill Talley
- Frank Welker (vocal effects only, uncredited)
Polish[]
- Magdalena Krylik - Ami Onuki
- Brygida Turowska-Szymczak - Yumi Yoshimura
- Aleksander Mikołajczak - Kaz
- Anna Apostolakis
- Andrzej Chudy
- Mieczysław Morański
- Mirosław Wieprzewski
- Grzegorz Wons
Episodes[]
- Dis-Harmony
- Talent Suckers
- Ami's Secret
- Ami Goes Bad
- Showdown
- Opera Yumi
- Surf’s Up (banned)/
- Kaz Almighty
- Yumi Saves Kaz
- Treasure Map
Premise[]
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is a television series that follows on two pop stars and best friends: Yumi Yoshimura and Ami Onuki, both based on the real-life Japanese pop duo Puffy AmiYumi with different appearances and exaggerated personalities. Whereas the duo are known to sing as primary front-women for the band in real life, the Puffy AmiYumi are presented as rock stars and play instruments onstage.