Nintendo’s colourful Pikmin franchise is expanding into short-form animation, with a new series of animated films . The project brings the tiny plant-like characters back into the spotlight through a fresh visual format.
Nintendo Introduces Hello! Pikmin
The new series is titled Hello! Pikmin. Its first short was revealed during Nintendo’s special Pikmin Day presentation, with more episodes planned for release through Nintendo’s digital channels.
The schedule includes two additional shorts during November, followed by one new episode every month from December 2026. The project builds on the popularity of Nintendo’s earlier animated Pikmin short, Close to You.
More Pikmin Updates Announced
Nintendo also revealed a free demo for Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, which became available. The full edition is scheduled for November 12.
Meanwhile, the mobile game Pikmin Bloom is set to receive a new feature called Secret Caves during winter 2026.
