Full and pleasant, the lives led by Hakumei and Mikochi might seem comfortable to most. But this intrepid duo isn't afraid of challenging themselves! Hakumei, hopeless in water, learns to swim, while Mikochi enters a fashion design contest. And they're not alone in their attempts at stepping out of their comfort zones! Friends like scientist Sen, builder Iwashi, and beautician Jada all try their hands at something new and show off some unexpected sides, to boot!

A greedy, thoughtless monkey gets his comeuppance when the animals band together.

Eduardo and his family live in a small town in Ecuador, not far from the Amazon rainforest. The rainforest is an important part of their lives. Each month Eduardo and his father travel by river from their town to the rainforest. There, using just a basket and a machete, they gather Brazil nuts. They are castañeros and this is how they earn their living. But the rainforest is not only important to the castañeros; it is home to many exotic species of plants, birds, and mammals, including two playful tamarins that Eduardo has named Tuki and Moka. So although it is difficult work being a castañero, Eduardo looks forward to his visits to the rainforest so he can play with his two friends. But one night, the peace of the forest is threatened by poachers, animal traffickers who illegally capture and then try to sell some of the birds and animals. Can Eduardo save his friends?

Deep within a lush, green forest live Hakumei and Mikochi. Making their home in trees, using leaves for umbrellas, and riding bugs for transportation is just part of everyday life for these tiny pals!

Pint-size chums Hakumei and Mikochi may be small in stature, but they're big on living life to the fullest! And making their home in the woods means every single day comes with a dash of excitement-whether they're picking wild vegetables on a mountain or trekking to a forest café with a little help from some new friends!

THE FUTURE RESTS IN THEIR HANDS...Racked with grief for his sister, Shintaro is nearly overcome by his desire for vengeance. His pain resonates with Ene, who has seen more than her share of hardship and suffering...and been swallowed by it. Whatever the cost, Ene is resolved not to repeat the mistakes of her past or allow her dearest friend to follow that road. As the losses compound, how will Shintaro cope with the very real threat slithering just one step behind him...?

There's never a dull moment in the forest for Hakumei and Mikochi whether they're at work or at play! But their lush surroundings teem with life, and lots of animals and insects call the woods their home--cats, monkeys, foxes, tanukis, stag beetles...even wolves! And these creatures have occupations and worries of their own!