Tico & Friends is a fun journey with some very likable characters. I can't say it's my favorite world masterpiece anime but fans of world masterpiece theater should definitely check it out. Story - 8 The story focus's mainly on Scott's dream of finding the luminous whale. There are a few smaller arcs and one off episodes but mainly the story is centered around finding the luminous whale. Art - 7 I liked the art, it is a bit simple, but the way the show depicts sea creatures and under water environments is nice. Sound - 7 Sound is also fine, the intro and outro songs are catchywith a joyful tone. The sound in the actual show is just average.

Characters - 9
I loved the characters in this show. Nanami is a very cheerful young girl with a strong love of animals. Scott is a marine biologist and single father of Nanami. Al is a treasure hungry ship mechanic and chef. Cheryl is the spoiled rich girl who's itching for adventure. Then there's Tico who is an Orca that Scott saved when she was a baby and travels with them everywhere they go.

Alot of the show is based around Nanami and Tico's relationship, which is just a joy to watch.

Enjoyment - 9
When I finished the show and looked back on it I realized I had enjoyed it more than I thought. It was charming wholesome adventure and I admittedly felt a bit empty inside knowing that there was no more of it left.