The Adventures of Hijitus (1967)
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Release DateAugust 7, 1967
Original NameLas aventuras de Hijitus
StatusEnded
Seasons8
Episodes74
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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 transforms himself into Super Hijitus, a strong superhero that can of flying. He uses his power to defend his city and his fiends: Oaky, Pichichus, Anteojito and Larguirucho.