Miraculous Chibi, formerly known as ZAG Chibi, is a French animated television series created by Jeremy Zag and a spin-off of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, as part of the Miraculous franchise. The series consists of short comedy sketches in a "slapstick" style, generally without dialogue, featuring stylized (chibi) versions of the main characters.
It is produced by ZAG Entertainment and Mediawan Kids & Family (formerly known as ON Kids & Family) throughout the first phase and up to episode 10 of the first season, from episode 10 ("Good Sports") and officially in the second season, the series is currently being produced by the joint venture Miraculous Corp., it premiered on YouTube on August 31, 2018.
Synopsis In the first phase of the first season, corresponding to the original period under the title ZAG Chibi (episodes 1 to 7), composed of short, dialogue-free episodes, it follows Ladybug (Marinette Dupain-Cheng) and Cat Noir (Adrien Agreste). Cat Noir tries to win Ladybug's heart in various ways: he prepares a romantic dinner on the rooftops, uses a special perfume, chases after movie tickets, gives her a kitten, and investigates a love letter she wrote—but all his plans end in funny mix-ups. Ladybug doesn't reciprocate, as she loves Adrien without knowing he is Cat Noir. Marinette, in turn, tries to get closer to Adrien: she grows a flower to give him, writes messages, and looks for opportunities to meet, but her shyness turns everything into awkward and funny situations. The episodes take place on rooftops, streets, and gardens of Paris, and in episode 7, a Halloween prank generates another humorous sequence between the duo.
Now with the definitive name Miraculous Chibi (episodes 8 to 10), it follows the same format and style. In episode 8, Climatika appears, altering the weather and causing unexpected winds and rain, creating a light and comical confusion among the heroes. In episode 9, Chloé Bourgeois appears directly, entering into a competition with Marinette to deliver a birthday cake to Adrien, in a race full of mishaps and jokes. In episode 10, the story resumes the partnership of Ladybug and Cat Noir, with a friendly competition in an open environment, always revolving around the secret of their identities and the feelings they cannot reveal.
The second season of Miraculous Chibi follow Ladybug and Cat Noir through a wide variety of iconic Parisian situations and settings, the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, parks, squares, streets, cinemas, picnics, snowy days, and ice cream parlors. Cat Noir constantly demonstrates his admiration and affection for his partner: he organizes outings, makes surprises, participates in games like ping-pong, faces minor mishaps with animals, insects, and objects, and tries to impress her in every possible way—even if the results are always full of confusion and humor. Ladybug responds with friendship, partnership, and complicity, unaware that, under the hero's mask, is none other than Adrien, the boy she is in love with in her civilian life. The episodes also show Marinette and Adrien in moments of their daily lives: attempts to take photos together, exchanges of glances, situations with diaries, plants, sweets, and small misunderstandings that further fuel their secret feelings.
Voice cast Voice ActorCharacter(s)Anouck Hautbois Nathalie Bienaimé Marinette Dupain-Cheng/LadybugBenjamin Bollen Louis Lécordier Adrien Agreste/Cat NoirMarie ChevalotAurore Beauréal/Stormy WeatherChloé BourgeoisPhilippe RoullierAndréVincentGilbert LévyPlacide I.T.Wang FuNathalie BienaiméMajestia
Production The development of Miraculous Chibi began in 2017, being the first series produced under the ZAG Chibi brand. The project was announced by Jeremy Zag on March 5, 2017, through his social media, accompanied by an illustration created by Angie Nasca, the series' character designer. In the following days, new promotional materials were released, including a three-dimensional model of the chibi version of Ladybug and additional character artwork. On May 17, 2017, an animatic of the episode "Rooftop Dinner" was presented during a live event for the franchise, revealing the visual style and narrative format of the production.
The series was conceived as a collection of shorts set in the Miraculous universe, with episodes approximately one minute long, focusing on physical humor (slapstick) and everyday situations of the characters. Initially, the production of more than 100 episodes was planned. The premiere took place on August 31, 2018, under the title ZAG Chibi, on the official YouTube channel, airing until October 26, 2018, with a total of seven webisodes released during that period. After the release of the Scarybug episode, the original production was interrupted.
On September 22, 2023, five years after its initial airing, it was reported that the web series would resume with two new webisodes. On November 17, 2023, the return was officially confirmed with the release of previews on social media, launched the following day on digital platforms. During this resumption phase, the series underwent a reformulation and rebranding process, abandoning the original title and officially adopting the name Miraculous Chibi. The change reflected the consolidation of the main brand as the franchise's identity.
In addition to the title change, the revival introduced several changes to the production. The animation was taken over by the French studio 2 Minutes, replacing Digital eMation. The narrative format was expanded to include both the civilian and heroic identities of the characters, as well as the introduction of akumatized villains and an updated opening and credits sequence.
On May 13, 2024, ZAG Entertainment and Mediawan announced the creation of Miraculous Corp., a joint venture responsible for managing the franchise. Starting with the episode "Good Sports," released on July 17, 2024, the series' production became associated with the new label. On October 19, 2024, during the MIPJunior event, it was announced that the series would receive a full season consisting of 52 episodes.
In May 2025, details about the new phase of production were released, highlighting the series' success on digital platforms, where it accumulated over 650 million views and surpassed 930,000 subscribers on YouTube. Under the executive leadership of Andy Yeatman and Heath Kenny, the series was acquired by Disney Branded Television for global broadcast and by TF1 in France. On November 25, 2025, new information about the second season was released, including a synopsis and teaser trailer. New webisodes were released on November 28, 2025, integrated into the Miraculous Roblox Tower Defense game and on the official channel, with the television premiere confirmed for 2026.
Episodes Series overview
Season 1
Season 2
Special episode
Merchandise The stylized aesthetic of Miraculous Chibi has allowed for a wide expansion of the franchise into the consumer goods market, focusing especially on collectibles and decorative items. One of the first milestones occurred in August 2018, when Burger King launched a global promotion with toys based on chibi versions of the characters. In the same year, the manufacturer The Toy Factory launched a line of plush toys with the "big-headed and cute" look, including Ladybug, Cat Noir, Hawk Moth, and the Kwamis Tikki and Plagg.
In August 2023, Playmates Toys reignited the market with the launch of new sets under the ZAG Chibi label, such as the "Chibi Mini Playsets," which include miniature figures and environments based on the series. More recently, in April 2026, Bandai France launched the "Miraculous Chibi Eyes Surprise" line, consisting of figures that change the expression of their eyes (like hearts or stars) when the top of their heads is pressed.
Print publications Graphic novels
In the United States, Mad Cave Studios published the Miraculous Chibi (formerly known as ZAG Chibi) graphic novel series under the Papercutz imprint. Published since January 14, 2025, the collection contains original stories featuring characters from the web series of the same name. The series also includes adaptations of selected episodes from the web series, rewritten in comic book format by Josh Trujillo and Carrie Harris, with illustrations by Lex Hobson and Ryan Jampole.
Releases #TitleFeatured storiesRelease date1"Pizza Pursuit and Other Cat Tales""Catnip Fragrance""Pizza Pursuit""Scarybug""Earning My Spots"January 14, 2025https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Ladybug-Chibi-Vol-1/Josh-Trujillo/97815458115112"Curiosity Kicked the Cat and Other Tales""Curiosity Kicked the Cat""Makeover Madness""Cake Star"May 27, 2025https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Ladybug-Chibi-Vol-2/Josh-Trujillo/97815458010483"Skate Date and Other Lucky Charms""Skate Date""Fatal Posy""Christmas Rewind""Cake Caper"October 21, 2025https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Ladybug-Chibi-Vol-3/Josh-Trujillo/97815458184044"Showdowns and Other Sweet Surprises""Sandcastle Showdown""Getting Rid of Rena""Miraculous Museum""Cake-Tastrophy"December 16, 2025https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Ladybug-Chibi-Vol-4/Josh-Trujillo/97815458184115"Red Carpet Runaround and Other Tales""Red Carpet Runaround""Bug Week""Head Over Wheels""Sunscreen Snafu"February 24, 2026https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Chibi-Vol-5/Carrie-Harris/Miraculous-Ladybug-Chibi/97815458208036"The Art of the Reverse Heist and Other Tales""The Art of the Reverse Heist""Herding Cats""The Real Heroes"May 12, 2026https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Chibi-Vol-6/Jeremy-Whitley/Miraculous-Chibi/97815458232797"Everything’s Coming Up Roses and Other Tales""Ladybug’s Top Five"October 6, 2026https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Chibi-Vol-7/Jeremy-Whitley/Miraculous-Chibi/97815458340088"Catastrophic Patrol! and Other Tales""No Business"December 15, 2026https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Miraculous-Chibi-Vol-8/Jeremy-Whitley/Miraculous-Chibi/9781545834640
Books
In France, the publisher Hachette Jeunesse, under the prestigious La Bibliothèque Rose collection, launched the book series adapting the Miraculous Chibi webisodes, starting April 1, 2026. The literary adaptations are written by author Catherine Kalengula, transposing the humor and situations of the animation into a children's reading format.
Volumes #TitleAdapted WebisodeRelease date1"Mignon vilain chaton"(Cute Naughty Kitten)"Cutest Cat Fight"April 1, 2026https://www.bibliothequerose.com/livre/miraculous-chibi-tome-01-mignon-vilain-chaton-97820173840692"Curieux comme un chat"(Curious as a Cat)"Curiosity Kicked the Cat"July 8, 2026https://www.amazon.fr/Miraculous-Chibi-01-XXX/dp/2017273341
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References
External links Official channel on YouTube Miraculous Chibi at TF1+