Mykyta the Fox is the first Ukrainian animated series made in the country since it declared independence. The series is based on the eponymous satirical fairy tale in verse by Ivan Franko. The budget of the series amounted to UAH 10 million. A theatrical pre-release was held at Kinopalats in Kiev on 15 June 2007. The series premiered on TV in 2009 on Pershyi Natsionalnyi after it had been already released on DVD in 2008.
"Chortovyiky" is a small, cut-off countryside town. Three friends - Danko, Spindyk and Levko, different in character teenagers, are experiencing adventures, together they get into different messes and get out of them together. They confront the entire city of Internet zombies, start underground production of "Kopi-Lyuvak", fight with giant snail mutants, search for the legendary Cossack treasures. No matter how complicated the problems may seem, young heroes will always find a way out. Although not always wrong.
The legendary Kotygoroshko and his loyal companions—the mighty Vernidub, the indomitable Vernigora, the nimble Krutivus, and the talkative bird Odud—embark on an exciting journey through a magical world! Dangerous trials, mysterious creatures, cunning devils, and treacherous snakes await them. But together they will overcome any evil, because true friendship, wit, and a good heart are stronger than any magic!
