Kappa Mikey TV Show Facts

Kappa Mikey is the first anime to be entirely produced in the United States.

Courtesy of Nickelodeon

Mikey Simon is an out of work American actor who wins a scratch-ticket, which lands him a role on a hit Japanese show. We've got the 411 on this raw-fish-out-of-water cartoon!

Kappa Mikey - Main Characters

Mikey Simon - After winning a lottery, Mikey goes from being an unemployed American actor to a Japanese TV star! He uses his enthusiasm and optimism to adjust to his new life and culture.

Gonard - Gonard is Mikey's castmate on the TV show LilyMu. He's a loveable guy who helps Mikey settle into life in Japan.

Lily - Lily plays a sweet girl on LilyMu, but in real life she's a feisty diva.

Mitsuki - She plays a villain on LilyMu, but Mitsuki is a level-headed friend to Mikey, who really helps him to feel at home on the set.

Guano - No one really knows if Guano is an animal or a dude in a costume, but they do know he's the brains behind the LilyMu show - and it's on-screen star.

Ozu - Ozu is LilyMu's bad-tempered producer who is prone to outbursts. He has a bit of a soft-spot for Mikey, though.

Yes Man - Yes Man agrees with everything Ozu says.

Kappa Mikey - Fun Facts

The Kappa Mikey theme song, Hey (x2) Look (x2), is by Japanese punk band Beat Crusaders.

The show was created by Larry Schwartz, who also created the Thumb Wrestling Federation.

Kappa Mikey is a play on the words "Kappa Maki", which is a kind of sushi (a cucumber roll, to be exact).

Kappa Mikey - Quotes

"Rule Number One! Be in bed by nine o'clock." - Ozu
"MAKE IT EIGHT! - Yes Man
"Rule Number Two! No playing with your food." - Ozu
"NO FOOD FOR ANYONE!" - Yes Man
"Rule Number Three! Always wear your seatbelt." - Ozu
"EVEN WHEN SLEEPING!" - Yes Man

"I can't date Gonard! He's... Gonard!" - Lily "Yeah, I can't date Gonard! He's way out of my league!" - Gonard

"The kids like Mikeyade better than your Gonardade!" - Mikey Simon
"No, they like Gonardade more than your Mikeyade!" - Gonard

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