Director: Arkin Aktaç

Cast: Gupse Özay, Dora Kaplan, Rüzgar Özacun, Ayris Kaplan, Ebru Saçar

Gupi is a 2025 Turkish animated comedy series directed by Arkin Aktaç, following an irrepressibly cheerful girl who moves into a new apartment building and immediately turns the whole neighborhood upside down with her boundless energy and infectious spirit.

What is Gupi about?

When Gupi arrives at her new apartment complex, things are never quiet again. From the very first day, her big personality spills into every hallway and common area, drawing in the neighbors one by one. She quickly bonds with three other kids — Sepi, Beto, and Papi — and together the four of them fill their days with imaginative escapades, minor mischief, and genuine friendship. Each short episode drops the group into a new situation that tests their creativity and teamwork, while the adults around them try (and mostly fail) to keep up. The show balances slapstick humor with warm-hearted moments that remind viewers of the simple joy of having a great neighbor at any age.

Cast & crew

The series features Gupse Özay in the lead voice role, bringing Gupi to life with a voice full of comic timing and warmth. Supporting the ensemble are Dora Kaplan, Rüzgar Özacun, Ayris Kaplan, Ebru Saçar, Oğuz Özoğul, Canan Çiftel, and Cihan Kaplan, each giving their characters a distinct personality that keeps the apartment-building world feeling lively and real.

Context & significance

Short-form animated comedy from Turkey has found a warm reception among Persian-speaking families in the diaspora who are looking for age-appropriate content with bright visuals and fast-moving humor. Gupi fits squarely in that sweet spot — episodes run about 13 minutes, making them easy to slot into busy family routines without the commitment of a longer series. The show is available with a full Persian dub as well as Persian subtitles, so younger children who are still building their reading skills can enjoy it just as easily as older siblings. For parents who grew up watching Turkish animation or who simply want their children to encounter warm multilingual storytelling, Gupi offers a lighthearted entry point into Turkish-produced family content with no cultural barriers to entry.

Where & how to watch

Gupi is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download needed. Subscribe and cancel anytime.