Ariel (TV series)

Ariel, also known as Ariel and Disney Jr.'s Ariel – The Little Mermaid since its second season, is an American animated television series. It was produced by Wild Canary Animation for Disney Jr. that premiered on June 27, 2024.[1] The series is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, the 1989 movie and the 2023 live-action remake.[2] The series was renewed for a second season in June 2025.[3] The second season premiered on November 10, 2025.[4]

Characters

Main

  • Ariel (voiced by Mykal-Michelle Harris) is an 8-year-old mermaid princess of the underwater kingdom of Atlantica.
  • King Triton (voiced by Taye Diggs as an adult, Jeremiah Felder as a child) is Ariel's father, Ursula's brother and the king of Atlantica. As a kid, he had the nickname Tri-Tri.
  • Ursula (voiced by Amber Riley), a sea witch, Triton's younger sister and Ariel's paternal aunt. Unlike the films, Ursula is not antagonistic and has been nicknamed "Tauntie" by Ariel.
    • Ebb and Flo, Ursula's pet moray eels
  • Lucia (voiced by Elizabeth Phoenix Caro) is Ariel's friend who is learning to do magic.
  • Fernie (voiced by Cruz Flateau) is Ariel's friend who loves learning about animals.
  • Flounder (voiced by Gracen Newton) is a fish who is Ariel's friend.
  • Akiko (voiced by Kai Zen) is a mermaid who lives in the Crystal World.

Recurring

  • Sebastian (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is a crab, who is the royal composer and one of Ariel's friends. Richardson reprises his role from the Kingdom Hearts video games.
  • Ravi (voiced by Parvesh Cheena)
  • Ayanna (voiced by Dana Heath) is Alanna's twin sister and Ariel's older sister.
  • Alanna (voiced by Jessica Mikayla) is Ayanna's twin sister and Ariel's older sister.
  • Hermes (voiced by Gary Anthony Williams)
  • Jewels (voiced by Amari McCoy) is Ariel, Alanna, and Ayanna's cousin.
  • Cristina Cuttles (voiced by Alanna Ubach)
  • Clamila (voiced by Somali Rose)
  • Delfino (voiced by Ron Funches)
  • Navi (voiced by Melissa Villaseñor)
  • Bembe (voiced by Madelyn Skyler Tee)
  • Wahoo Fish (voiced by Gary Anthony Williams)
  • Tantie Chantale (voiced by Danni Washington) is Triton and Ursula's sister and a marine biologist. As a kid, she had the nickname Chanty.
  • Remy (voiced by Ryan Lopez)
  • Sanka (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui)
  • Ronaldo (voiced by Ayush Rajmachikar)
  • Sea Bunnies (voiced by Steve Moore)
  • Aquatica (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown)
  • Calamar (voiced by Hunter Corleto)
  • Axyl (voiced by Martin Wichmann Andersen) is Akiko's pet crystal axolotl.
  • Patrice (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) is Akiko's mother.
  • Serena Shrimply (voiced by Grey DeLisle)
  • Marcel Mahi-Mahi (voiced by John Eric Bentley) is an acrobat fish who, alongside his brother Maurice, is a part of The Marvelous Mahi-Mahi Brothers show.
  • Maurice Mahi-Mahi (voiced by John Eric Bentley) is an acrobat fish who, alongside his brother Marcel, is a part of The Marvelous Mahi-Mahi Brothers show.
  • Chuckster the Clownfish (voiced by TBA)

Guest

  • Squid (voiced by Parvesh Cheena)
  • Duke of Clownfish (voiced by Jeff Bennett)
  • Revi (voiced by Rizwan Manji)
  • Kite Monster (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson)
  • Gabi Guppy (voiced by Abril Bellido)
  • Mer-Mom (voiced by Grey DeLisle)
  • Gigi Guppy (voiced by Emma Rodriguez)
  • Marla (voiced by Alanna Ubach)
  • Santa Mer-Claus (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson)
  • Atlanticans (voiced by Gary Anthony Williams & Grey DeLisle)
  • Abuelita Alma (voiced by Grey DeLisle)
  • Park Attendant (voiced by Jeff Bennett)
  • Montez (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson)
  • Nana Xola (voiced by Jenifer Lewis)
  • Voice of Manners (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown)
  • Chef Louis (voiced by Yanic Truesdale)
  • Sheila (voiced by Grey DeLisle)
  • Duchess of Mariana (voiced by Kimberly Harris)
  • Clams (voiced by Jeff Bennett & Grey DeLisle)
  • Mer-Kid (voiced by Ayush Rajmachikar)
  • Crab (voiced by Grey DeLisle)
  • Merman (voiced by Eric Bauza)
  • Manuel (voiced by Nicolas Roye) is a manatee.
  • Delroy (voiced by Preston Best) is a pufferfish.
  • Croque Monsieur (voiced by Nich Peltz)
  • Hoober (voiced by Alvin Joiner)
  • Moober (voiced by Alvin Joiner)
  • Anora (voiced by Alanna Ubach)
  • Duke of Arctica (voiced by Jeff Bennett)
  • Gerdie (voiced by Charley Rowan McCain)
  • Kai (voiced by Miles McNicoll)
  • Pierre (voiced by Jimmy Jean-Louis) is Fernie's father.
  • Akira (voiced by Eric Bauza) is Akiko's father.
  • Marina Neptina (voiced by Jodi Benson)
  • Lion Fish (voiced by TBA)
  • Parrot Fish (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui)
  • Merfolk (voiced by Kimberly Harris)
  • Ms. Mirlande (voiced by Vasthy Mompoint)
  • Audra (voiced by Lucia Arguedas)
  • Additional Voices (voiced by Alanna Ubach)
  • Car (voiced by Hunter Phillip Corleto)
  • Sea Cows (voiced by TBA)
  • Swordfish (voiced by Eric Bauza)
  • Puppyfish (voiced by TBA)
  • Tica (voiced by TBA)
  • Dogfish (voiced by TBA)
  • Coral Crab (voiced by TBA)
  • Catfish (voiced by TBA)
  • Goldfish (voiced by TBA)
  • Stingray (voiced by TBA)
  • Henrick (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson)
  • Merpeople (voiced by TBA)
  • Goby (voiced by TBA)
  • Atlantica (voiced by TBA)
  • La Sirenusca (voiced by TBA)

References

  1. ↑ Lang, Jamie (June 11, 2024). "Disney Unveils 'Moon Girl' Musical Shorts Series, 'Big City Greens' Season 5 Order and First-Look Clip for 'Disney Junior's Ariel' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  2. ↑ Sanchez, Flora (May 8, 2024). "New Preschool Series Inspired by 'The Little Mermaid' to Launch on Disney+ June 28". Media Play News. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Betti, Tony (June 7, 2025). "Disney Branded TV Reveals Slate of Renewals, First Looks, New Series, and a "Miraculous" Spin-Off Ahead of Annecy Festival Next Week". Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ "NOVEMBER 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. October 20, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025 – via Disney Entertainment Television.


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