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| The Adventures of Hijitus | |
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| Also known as | Hijitus, Super Hijitus |
| Las aventuras de Hijitus | |
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| Created by | Manuel García Ferré |
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| Directed by | Manuel García Ferré |
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| Narrated by | Pedro Aníbal Mansilla |
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| Country of origin | Argentina |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 74 (262 segments) (+ pilot) List of episodes |
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| Producer | Manuel García Ferré |
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| Production company | Producciones García Ferré |
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| Network | Canal 13 |
| Release | 7 August 1967 – 1 March 1996 |
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The Adventures of Hijitus (Spanish: Las aventuras de Hijitus) is an Argentine animated series created in 1967 by Spanish cartoonist Manuel García Ferré. It was the first animated series in Latin America that was made for television, and has been considered the most successful series in the history of Latin American cartoons.
The series first aired on 7 August 1967, on Canal 13, and was rerun throughout the day at different times. It later was compiled into a film format and screened in cinemas.
The main character of the series is Hijitus, a street child who lives in the sewers of the fictional city of Trulalá. Trulalá is ravaged by the evil actions of villains such as Professor Neurus, Pucho, Granhampa and Dedo Negro, among others. Hijitus is granted magical powers through his hat sombreritus, which allow him to transform himself into Super Hijitus, a strong superhero who can fly. He uses his power to defend his city and his friends: Oaky, Pichichus, Anteojito and Larguirucho.