Right in the middle of a very busy city, there is a peaceful place. It's a cosy park, closed off and forgotten, a true oasis. This is where you will find Ollie, the little blue owl and his friends - a small stork, a young frog and five little birds. Together they all have lots of adventures.
If you want to meet them, you are very welcome there…if you can find them.
The setting is often as important as the characters. Whether it’s a rural village, a futuristic quiet city, or a cozy cafe, the environment is rendered with immersive detail.
At its heart, Iyashikei is the antithesis of the modern, fast-paced world. It often utilizes the concept of (negative space or "the gap"), allowing scenes to breathe. Characters might spend several minutes simply watching rain fall, brewing tea, or walking through a quiet forest. Key Characteristics Iyashikei
A slightly more supernatural take, where a boy interacts with spirits (yokai). It deals with loneliness and kindness in a gentle, rhythmic way. The setting is often as important as the characters
Visuals often lean into soft lighting, natural watercolors, and ambient soundtracks featuring acoustic instruments or nature sounds. Essential Examples It often utilizes the concept of (negative space
A recurring theme is the "pathos of things"—a bittersweet awareness of the impermanence of life, which encourages the viewer to cherish the present moment.
Ollie is an animation series for children aged 2 to 5. Each episode lasts 4 minutes. In a quiet park in the middle of a busy, noisy city, Ollie and his friends experience their adventures. The series wants to stimulate the imagination of children, with visually enchanting elements. These are stories about being afraid, discovering things, beauty, how to be alone, the value of friendship ...
Ollie is a series that appeals to the dreamer in all of us and can be seen on Ketnet Junior, via the Ketnet Junior app and Ketnetjunior.be.
