Smiling Critters: Welcome to CritterVille is an animated slice-of-life musical fantasy-comedy television series produced by Community Animation Studios and Mob Entertainment. Serving as a direct spin-off and sequel to the 2025 blockbuster animated feature film Smiling Critters: The Legend Of The Rainbow. the series ran for five seasons from 2026. The show is animated by the multi-Oscar-nominated Irish studio Cartoon Saloon, retaining the traditional, hand-drawn aesthetic established in the film.

The series is broadcast internationally through a high-profile multi-platform partnership. In the United Kingdom, it airs during the prestigious "Bedtime Hour" block on CBeebies and streams on iPlayer. In the United States, the series airs on Cartoon Network and streams globally as a Netflix Original.

Set a few months after the events of the film, the series follows the everyday lives of the Smiling Critters in a peaceful CritterVille. It introduces a new central character, Honeydrop, a sheltered honeybee who triggers a major romantic story arc with DogDay. The original theatrical voice cast reprised their roles for the series, with Mandy Moore joining the ensemble.

The main characters:

• DogDay: the sunny, high-energy leader of the Critters who acts as Honeydrop's guide to relaxation and fun.

• Honeydrop: a sweet, organized, and sheltered honeybee critter whose wings buzz frantically whenever she is excited or nervous.

• CatNap: the quiet, soulful feline who steps into a supportive, comforting role alongside Luna.

• Luna Lullaby: the gentle nocturnal fruit-bat who is Catnap’s girlfriend, along with CatNap, provides experienced relationship advice to DogDay and Honeydrop.

The supporting cast:

• Iris: the wise Goddess of the Rainbow who occasionally intervenes to provide magical aid or weather protection.

• Bubba Bubbaphant: the brilliant scholarly elephant who helps design the town's new architecture and greenhouses.

• Bobby Bearhug: an overly affectionate bear who helps organize community events.

• KickinChicken: a smooth, athletic skateboarder who provides comically misguided advice to DogDay.

• Hoppy Hopscotch: a high-velocity, energetic rabbit who often gets into sticky situations with the local honey businesses.

• CraftyCorn: a sweet, anxious unicorn artist who draws inspiration from nature and geometric hive patterns.

• Picky Piggy: a refined culinary chef who operates the local café and banquet hall.