The Cobi Troupe

Aired: 1992

A Spanish-produced animated television series spotlighting Cobi, the official mascot of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, broadcast in Japan on NHK General Television. Cobi and his menagerie of animal and plant friends embark on globe-trotting adventures emphasizing themes of ecology, peace, and international understanding in line with the Olympic spirit. With its distinctive Mediterranean color palette and unconventional character designs, the show offered Japanese audiences a fresh taste of overseas animation aesthetics. Although it ran only briefly during the Olympic year, it stands as a memorable cultural artifact of the global Olympic moment, blending sports tie-in branding with environmental and humanitarian messaging aimed at young viewers around the world.