Is the TV show Calimero available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?
At Stream Tracker, we're taking a closer look at Calimero (1992) — the anime reboot of the little black chick who still wears half an eggshell on his head. Born on Italy’s Carosello in 1963 and later adapted by Toei, Calimero’s 1992 run clocks in among the 99 episodes of charming misadventures: mystery-solving, makeshift documentaries and the kind of trouble only a small chick and his friends can get into. In this article we’ll sort through where you can actually watch these feathered adventures today, checking availability on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and AppleTV+. If any edition of the series received notable awards, we’ll point those out as well.
Synopsis
A small, anthropomorphic chick with half an eggshell still perched on his head, different from the rest of his family because of his black feathers, finds himself at the center of warm, often chaotic stories that blend curiosity and misfortune. Created for Italian television, this endearing but unlucky character first appeared on the program Carosello on July 14, 1963 and quickly became a beloved figure in Italy. The character later traveled to Japan, where he was adapted into anime twice: the first series, produced by Toei Animation, aired from October 15, 1974 to September 30, 1975; a new version with updated settings and characters followed in 1992. Between these Japanese productions a total of 99 episodes were released. Episodes typically follow the chick and his friends as they investigate puzzles, produce documentary-style segments, and chase after answers—adventures that frequently lead to comedic trouble. The earlier animated series also reached European audiences through broadcasters such as TROS, ZDF, RTL II and TVE.
Release date
1992
Seasons / Episodes
1s / 52ep
Total duration
26h 0min
Rating
Country
Watch on which platform Calimero
Updated on 12/03/2026Netflix
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Disney+
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Prime Video
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Apple TV+
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