Format

Blue Ant Studios has announced the completion of principal photography for the third season of the Canadian adaptation of the Nippon TV format "Old Enough!". The new 6x30 series, a TVOkids Original, is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release in Fall 2026. The show follows children aged three to six as they navigate real-world tasks to build independence. In a unique cross-border exchange, seasons 1 and 2 of the Canadian version will air in prime time in Japan this April on CS Nippon.

Building on the success of this collaboration, Blue Ant Studios and Nippon TV have entered into a broader strategic partnership. The first project under this new collaboration is "Majority Rules", a social strategy experiment being soft-launched at the London TV Screenings. In this format, participants live in an isolated environment where every decision—from living conditions to game eliminations—is determined by a popular vote, challenging the paradigms of majority and minority dynamics.

“We cannot wait for families across the country to see more extraordinary stories and the joy of watching children step into their growing self-reliance in season 3 of 'Old Enough!',” said Matt Hornburg, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. "We value the commitment our partners at TVO have made to this series and we’re equally thrilled to build on our partnership with Nippon TV by announcing 'Majority Rules'. This collaboration allows us to bring a compelling new format to North America and, ultimately, to audiences worldwide," adds Hornburg.

“This marks a historic milestone for the Canadian adaptation of 'Old Enough!', one of Nippon TV’s most treasured and beloved formats, as it reaches an impressive third season. It is even more meaningful for our partnership with Blue Ant Studios to successfully ‘re-import’ their outstanding Canadian adaptation back into Japan for CS Nippon, bringing it to audiences who have loved Nippon TV’s Old Enough! for over 30 years,” said Tom Miyauchi, Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office. “Our partnership with Blue Ant Studios has evolved into a dynamic creative alliance, and we have great expectations for future collaborations through Gyokuro Studio. Their trust in our creative vision has been invaluable and we are confident that our latest format, 'Majority Rules', will prove to be a groundbreaking addition to the global marketplace.”