Voyage 03 · Preschool Animated Series

TikiPop Time

In a handcrafted island world, a curious group of friends learn Samoan words, solve gentle everyday problems, and discover the joy of culture, community, and play.

FormatPreschool Series
GenreEducational
Rooted InSamoan Language
Stage◆ In Development
POSTER ART
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TikiPop Time poster art

Premise

The pitch, in one breath.

Set in a warm, handcrafted island world built from textured paper, fabric, and natural materials, TikiPop Time follows a small circle of friends through the everyday moments of childhood - sharing, waiting, making mistakes, saying sorry. Along the way, they pick up Samoan words and phrases as a natural part of how they play and solve problems together, so language and culture arrive through joy and curiosity rather than lessons. Every episode is small in scale and gentle in tone, built to make young viewers feel at home in a place, a language, and a community.

World & Friends

Who you'll meet.

The Curious One

Tino

Leads the group into each day's discovery - always the first to ask "why," and the first to try a new word out loud.

The Inventer

Tasi

Tino’s younger sister. Loves to invent things. Notices when a friend is stuck or upset, and is usually the one who figures out the gentle way through it.

The Story Teller

Pati

The wiser of the group carries connection to family and history, often the one who remembers a song, a word, or a way things are done.

The Trusty Steed

Moa

A Giant Chicken, who is always hungry and loves to run fast. Is very protective of his friends and makes sure everyone is playing safe.

Current Status Visual dev in progress
In Development Pasifika Culture Seeking Investors TIKIPUNK Studios Preschool Animated Series