and later on October 12 through TV Rá-Tim-Bum. In Italy, the show aired on Rai 2. In 2010, the series was purchased by the NPO for Zappelin in the Netherlands. In Poland, the show was aired on MiniMini+ under the title "Mały pingwinek Popolo". In Japan, the first season aired on Fuji TV, but other three aired on Disney Junior. In Southeast Asia, the series aired on Disney Junior. Media Seasons Aspect ratio: Season 1: 52 x 5' (2003-2004) Season 2: 52 x 5' (2005-2006) Season 3: 52 x 5' (2009) Season 4: 26 x 11' (2012) Season 5: 26 x 11' (2014) Season 6: 26 x 11' (2016) Season 1 (revival): 52 x 5' (2017) Season 7: 26 x 11 (2020-2021) Films Pororo, to the Cookie Castle (2004) Pororo, The Racing Adventure (2013) Porong Porong Rescue Mission (2013) Pororo, Snow Fairy Adventure (2014) Pororo: Cyberspace Adventure (2015) Pororo, Dinosaur Island Adventure (2017) Pororo, Treasure Island Adventure (2019) Pororo, Dragon Castle Adventure (2022) Others Spin-offs Pororo Sing-A-Long: 14 x 3' (2006) Eddy The Clever Fox: 13 x 5' (2010) Loopy, The Cooking Princess: 6 x 5' (2012) Pororo's English Show: 13 x 5' (2013) Pororo's Adventure to Korea: 13 x 5' (2016) Shorts Netflix New Year's Eve Countdown 2018 (2017) Reception and legacy Initially, Pororo was created solely for entertainment. Later, parents suggested to Choi Jung-il of Iconix Entertainment that new episodes with educational value be included. Producers have received many requests, ranging from what the characters should eat and how to play in episodes to what they can do for society. Korean Air also provides Pororo-related merchandise for children including a doodle book, a colouring book and a plush toy of the character. In 2015, Pororo was chosen as the mascot for mass transportation in Seoul. In the summer of 2016, a Pororo theme park opened at Seoul COEX Mall featuring rides and a parade of Pororo characters. Awards and nominations In 2007, Pororo received numerous awards from the South Korean government, including the award by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In 2010, Pororo got the president's award for Best Animated Characters. In 2014, Pororo got the award for Creative Brands. References External links Iconix Official Website Pororo the Little Penguin Official Site Pororo the Little Penguin Official EBS Website Pororo in Netherlands OCON Studios IMDB page for Pororo the Little Penguin TV series. 2003 South Korean television