Oggy and the Cockroaches
A blue cat battles three cockroaches in silent slapstick.
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Oggy and the Cockroaches is a French animated television series created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud, produced by Gaumont Multimedia for season 1 and Xilam Animation for seasons 2–8. The show chronicles the comedic exploits of a rotund blue cat named Oggy, whose days are ruined by three cockroaches—Joey, Marky, and Dee Dee—who cause mischief in his home. It employs silent comedy with gibberish vocalizations, gestures, and sound effects, and has been licensed in over 190 territories.
Lore & Background
The fifth season loosely uses ideas from Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie, covering adventures through various historical time periods such as Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Greek epic poem Odyssey, and the legend of King Arthur. The series premiered in September 1998 on France 3 and ended in January 2019.
In September 2020, an eighth season reboot titled Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation was announced, in which Oggy takes care of a young elephant from India named Piya; it was released worldwide on Netflix on 28 July 2022. A spin-off, Oggy Oggy, focusing on a kitten version of Oggy without the cockroaches, was released in 2021. On March 10, 2026, a ninth season was announced, slated for release around late 2027 to early 2028.
Reader's Guide
Oggy and the Cockroaches is significant as a long-running French animated series that achieved international reach, licensed in over 190 territories. Its silent comedy style, using gibberish and visual gags, distinguishes it from many dialogue-driven cartoons. The show's inspiration from Tom and Jerry is evident, but it expands slapstick to include exaggerated elements like atomic bombs. The series' legacy includes a reboot and a spin-off, indicating sustained interest.
The naming of the cockroaches after members of the Ramones (Joey, Marky, Dee Dee) and Oggy after Iggy Pop and the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars adds cultural references. In India, the series aired with voice-acted dialogue in Hindi and other languages, showing adaptation to local markets. The announcement of a ninth season in 2026 demonstrates ongoing production.
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- Wikipedia: Oggy and the Cockroaches (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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