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PythagoraSwitch 2002

★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes NR Kids 11 seasons · 437 eps Returning Series
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What is PythagoraSwitch?

PythagoraSwitch is a television series first released in 2002. Catalogued under Kids.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
437
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Apr 9, 2002
Last aired
May 27, 2026
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK Educational TV
Genres
Kids
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes
Format
11 seasons · 437 episodes
Episode runtime
~15 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
NHK Educational TV
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PythagoraSwitch is a television series first released in 2002. Catalogued under Kids. Produced and broadcast by NHK Educational TV. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 11 seasons and 437 tracked episodes.

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“This Japanese educational series uses intricate machines to teach children new ways of thinking.”

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Reasons to watch
  • features creative Rube Goldberg-style machines
  • encourages cognitive development in children
Keep in mind
  • short segments may feel fast-paced
  • primarily designed for a preschool audience

Watch it if you enjoy clever engineering puzzles and educational programming for young children.

The program is a puppet-based educational show suitable for preschool-aged viewers.

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Season 4 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 41 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 79 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 68 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
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Season 9 · 77 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 67 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
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What is the format of the show?

The program is a 15-minute educational series consisting of puppet segments and short corners.

What are Pythagorean Devices?

These are complex contraptions known internationally as Rube Goldberg machines or Heath Robinson devices.

Who supervises the program?

The series is produced under the supervision of Masahiko Sato and Masumi Uchino.

Is there a shorter version available?

Yes, there is a five-minute format of the program known as PythagoraSwitch Mini.

When did the series begin airing?

The program has been broadcast by NHK since April 9, 2002.

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