01/16/1994 - 12/18/1994 Finished
Nanatsu no Umi no Tico (七つの海のティコ)
Also known as: Tico and Friends
Young Nanami Simpson loses her mother and joins her marine biologist father Scott aboard the research vessel Peperonchino, where he hunts the legendary glowing whale. Nanami bonds with an orca she names Tico and mysteriously gains the ability to breathe underwater, a gift that leads to an extraordinary encounter when one of the elusive creatures saves her life.
5
Total episodes
5
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 5 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Nanatsu no Umi no Tico has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Nanatsu no Umi no Tico doesn't have a single filler episode: all 5 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 5 episodes of Nanatsu no Umi no Tico aired in 1994 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Nanatsu no Umi no Tico is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 5 without detours. If you came looking for which Nanatsu no Umi no Tico episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
5 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl With the Killer Whale: Nanami the Adventuress01/16/1994 | 01/16/1994 | Canon |
| 2 | Caribbean pirates chasing after children!?01/30/1994 | 01/30/1994 | Canon |
| 3 | The Atlantic ocean gang is coming!?02/06/1994 | 02/06/1994 | Canon |
| 4 | Run, run, run!!02/13/1994 | 02/13/1994 | Canon |
| 5 | Rio de Janeiro never sleeps02/20/1994 | 02/20/1994 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Nanatsu no Umi no Tico have?
Nanatsu no Umi no Tico has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Nanatsu no Umi no Tico have?
In total, Nanatsu no Umi no Tico has 5 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Nanatsu no Umi no Tico?
It is recommended to watch Nanatsu no Umi no Tico in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Nanatsu no Umi no Tico online?
Nanatsu no Umi no Tico is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Nanatsu no Umi no Tico a complete anime?
Yes, Nanatsu no Umi no Tico is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Nanatsu no Umi no Tico have?
No, Nanatsu no Umi no Tico does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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