Monchichis Theme Song

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of digging up retro songs and shows from when I was a kid. One cartoon intro that has eluded me for years can now be found on YouTube. The cartoon? Monchichis, a show that lasted only a season but one I would watch whenever I could. Due to its obscurity and short-lived life, my mentions about the cartoon amongst friends have often met me with a blank stare. Well…here’s the show’s intro for your viewing enjoyment:

Here’s the lyrics:

Way up in the trees live the Monchichis.
Monchichi Monchichi
They love to laugh and play and have a happy happy day.
Chi chi chi chi Monchichi Monchichi
Monchichi mean happiness!
Oh oh!
But the Grumplins very mean to the Monchichis.
Everyday they tease, try to catch and squeeze.
So back up in the trees go the Monchichis.
Chi chi chi chi Monchichi means happiness!

What is pretty cool to note is that Peter Cullen – the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers (the show and movie) and numerous other Saturday morning cartoon characters – was the voice of 3 of the Grumplins; Shreeker, Snitchitt, Gonker.


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19 responses to “Monchichis Theme Song”

  1. Dude, that’s frickin awesome! I too am met with blank stares when I mention many of the cartoons of my youth. You’re one of the few people I’ve mentioned the Monchichis too who knew what it was.

  2. dARKmoBIUs Avatar
    dARKmoBIUs

    Same here… Damn… I even only remember the show’s name and forget the characters’ name…

  3. You have no idea how long i have been looking for someone who even knew what they were let alone actually remembered anything about them! Thank you for the trip back to childhood!

  4. This is AWESOME!! I too get the blank stare when I mention this cartoon! I totally have the dolls somewhere in my parents attic! I will have to dig them up!! THANK YOU! This brought back some great childhood memories!! I love it!!

  5. LOL I was looking up the spelling and found your site. My monchichi doll is the only toy I’ve kept since my childhood. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who remembers it.

  6. You have no idea how excited I am to find this! I’m also a member of the blank stare club! OH! JOY! I’m going to have to show this to my daughter. THANK YOU!

  7. Arianne Avatar
    Arianne

    I love this!!!! People look at me like I am crazy when I mention this cartoon. And if someone does know what I am talking about it is like instant friends. I still have a little figurine on my desk at work.

  8. Sebastian Avatar
    Sebastian

    Yeah! Memorable show from 20+ yrs ago. Geez, i still break into singing the song. HAhahah..

  9. My neice actually found my monchichi girl doll in the attic and loves it! Loved the song and cartoon and enjoyed sharing it with her!

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  11. Those damn Grumplins!!!!!

  12. if anyone can tell me the name of my monchichi doll please. I had it since i was 3 and that would b about in 1984. She has a pink one piece shorts, a white bow with lace around the neck sleaves and shorts. Still havent found her names and would love to!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you!

  13. The New Mrs. Watson Avatar
    The New Mrs. Watson

    OMG!!!!!!!!! i just got married like 10 days ago and both me and my new husband are only like 4 months apart and he DOESN’T REMEMBER THEM!!!!!!!!!!! i do – and very fondly – and its only NOW that he doesnt think i am totally crazy……. i wassnt but like 3 or 4 but they were so fantastic!!! i sometimes still sing the theme song to my 5 yr old godson… would u know where i can find the cartoons???? anyone????

  14. Bonnie Palladini Avatar
    Bonnie Palladini

    Thank you So much for sharing your monchichi info! Nobody I know has a clue what I’m talking about whenever I mention them. Thanks to your page, my two year old has fallen in love with them, a whole new generation of monchichi fans! They’ll Live on FOREVER!!!!

  15. Thank you soooooooo much! See…I’m not making this up!! They were real! I loved them so much and no one seems to remember them. It’s so nice to know there are kindred monchichi spirits out there. You Rock!

  16. Target actually has the dolls! I freaked out when I saw them. My husband thought I was nuts. I totally forgot about them! That was one of my favorite cartoons.

  17. I just recently bought one at Target a couple of days ago and I just LOVE her. She makes me smile every time I look at her and now my kids get to experience a little part of my childhood….this doll is mine but I will have to get one for my daughter who thinks she is sooo cute. They are only $8.99 at Target by the way!

  18. anybody know from where i can download the song?

  19. Joanie Avatar
    Joanie

    LOVED THIS CARTOON BEST EVER WHERE MY MOMM GOT MY NICKNAME :) I ALSO GET THE STARE WTHECK PEOPLE IT LASTED A WHOLE SEASON :) WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK :)