‘Frog and Toad’: Trailer, release date, cast and everything you need to know

Within Apple TV+’s abundant content catalog is a solid cast of anime series. From The Snoopy Show For central park, the animated programming choices are suitable for all types of audiences, although they are primarily aimed at children and families. A new addition to this repertoire is the new series frog and toad (2023), an animated adaptation of the American children’s books written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. The series was first announced earlier this year in January with a spring premiere date and Rob Hoegee (Niko and the Sword of Light) attached as showrunner. The anticipated adaptation joins the expanded list of other anime series lined up with new seasons like Harriet the spy and the restored collection of Peanuts specials that will arrive in the Peanuts Anthology III.

frog and toad is a classic 70s picture book series that followed the friendship and adventures of two anthropomorphic amphibians. The series consisted of four books each containing five short stories. It even earned Lobel the distinguished accolades of the Caldecott and Newbery Medals of Honor. The series has a quaint style with its character illustrations and endearing stories that effectively articulate the themes of kindness, camaraderie, and a simple life to audience members of all ages. Long before this adaptation, the books were also adapted into short clay films in the 80s and a musical on Broadway in 2003. The timelessness of frog and toad can be attested that the characters have also been revived on the internet over the past decade, becoming meme material on various websites like Tumblr, Reddit, and Twitter.

To watch this lovely series, it’s best that you jump in and read further below for everything we know so far about frog and toad.

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When and where can you watch Frog and Toad?

The adorable animated series will be broadcast exclusively on the Apple TV+ platform. The premiere date is set for April 28, 2023, and the series will have eight episodes in total according to the first images provided by Apple. You can watch the series as soon as it is released by clicking on the button below:

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Watch the Frog and Toad Trailer

Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for frog and toad on April 18, 2023. It reveals the classic 2D animation style true to the original picture books, save for a few modernized touches such as vibrant coloring of the world and characters. The narrator introduces Grenouille (Nat Faxon), an enthusiastic and outgoing amphibian, and Toad (Kevin Michael Richardson), his smaller, quieter, good friend who accompanies him on his adventures. The pair are shown at different locations and encounter other nearby creatures along the way to prove that “with friends, anything is possible.”

Who makes the frog and the toad?

As mentioned, Rob Hoegee is the showrunner and executive producer of frog and toad. He has several writing credits on other anime series such as The Teen Titans Go!, Rex GeneratorAnd The Thunderbirds are gone. He also created Still water, another anime show set to return for a third season on Apple TV. Joining him as executive producers are Chris Prynowski (The Legend of Vox Machina), Shannon Prinoski (Big mouth), Antonio Canobbio (Digger!), And Ben Kalina (Love) which are all from the production company Titmouse. Arnold Lobel’s children, Adrian And Adam Lobelare also part of the executive producing team.

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Who is in the cast of Frog and Toad?

The titular Amphibians will be voiced by Nat Faxon and Kevin Michael Richardson. Faxon is an Oscar-winning actor and writer who co-wrote the scripts for the films The descendants And The way back with actor jim rash (Community). Faxon has starred in several comedy series such as The Conners, BootyAnd Our flag means death. Richardson is a very popular voice actor who has worked in many animated series and films. He voiced several characters in The simpsons, family guy, American Dad!, young justiceAnd Trolls: Trolltopia. Richardson was recently featured in THE Super Mario Bros movie. and the hit series Invincible.

Joining the two actors as other anthropomorphic animals are Ron Funches (Trolls), Marguerite Cho (fire island), And Yvette Nicole Brown (Community). They will play raccoon, turtle and rabbit respectively. Aparna Nancherla (mythical quest), Cole Escola (At home with Amy Sedaris), And Tom Kenny (Sponge Bob SquarePants) also join the series as Snail, Gopher, and Mink. Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project), Selene Luna (Mayans MC), And John Hodgman (Coraline) will play Lizard, Robin and Mouse. To complete the cast, Stephen Tobolowsky (The Goldbergs) Dragonfly voice, Betsy Sodaro (Duncanville) voice Squirrel, and even the showrunner of the series, Rob Hoegee, will express Mole.

So what is the plot of the frog and the toad?

The animated series is set to take inspiration from the original children’s books and focus on the “opposites attract” type of friendship between Frog and Toad. As shown in the trailer, Frog comes across as the cheerful go-getter while Toad is a more reserved homebody. The differences between them form the core of the story as depicted in the series’ first synopsis:

The frog is a frog. The toad is a toad. They have a lot in common… but they are also very different. Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret of friendship is not just enjoying the things you have in common, but also embracing the things that make you different. Since our differences are what make us special, Frog and Toad celebrate what makes them unique!

The trailer featured various clips of Frog and Toad engaging in various adventures and activities. Some of them seem to be directly adapted from the original picture books like Frog and Toad flying a kite similar to the short story “The Kite” from the fourth book Days with frog and toad. Even the two in medieval garb facing off against a dragon-topped cyclops creature present an imaginative take on the short story “Dragons and Giants” from book two. Frog and toad together. The cast of characters was also pulled from the books with other animals appearing throughout the episodes to join in the fun with Frog and Toad. Overall, the series promises a light and wholesome story for all to enjoy. Most likely, even some nostalgia will be felt by viewers who grew up with the classic books.