Babar
On CBC Television, K2
A gentle, morality-focused children's series that follows an elephant prince's coming-of-age through episodic adventures, grounded in warmth and lessons rather than conflict.
Inspired by Jean de Brunhoff and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved children's books, this animated series tells Babar's life story from the elephant king's point of view, reliving his early days as a young pachyderm with important lessons to learn.
Essence
Ensemble
Gordon Pinsent
King Babar (voice)
Dawn Greenhalgh
Queen Celeste (voice)
Gavin Magrath
Prince Babar (voice)
Tara Strong
Princess Celeste (voice)
Stuart Stone
Alexander (voice)
Jeff Pustil
Zephir (voice)
Elizabeth Hanna
The Old Lady (voice)
Chris Wiggins
Cornelius (voice)
Stephen Ouimette
Pompadour (voice)
Allen Stewart-Coates
Lord Rataxes (voice)
Noah Godfrey
Victor (voice)
Corrine Koslo
Lady Rataxes (voice)
Like Babar
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Babar
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Babar, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
My Little Pony
1986
Like Babar, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Babar, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
