
After years away from broadcast television, one of Brazil's most beloved children's shows is making a return. TV Globinho will receive a special edition this Saturday, October 10, 2026, as part of Criança Esperança 2026 and the so-called Maratona da Esperança.
The return will be a particularly nostalgic moment for those who grew up watching TV Globo during the 2000s and early 2010s. At the same time, the initiative raises an interesting discussion about the importance of bringing back children's programming on broadcast television for a new generation.
TV Globinho Shaped an Entire Generation
For many years, watching TV Globinho was part of the daily routine of thousands of Brazilian children. The show aired from 2000 to 2015, becoming one of the country's most important references in children's television.
More than just a program that brought together cartoons and TV series, TV Globinho became a meeting point for an entire generation. For many children, mornings in front of the television were filled with the adventures of their favorite characters before starting their day.
The program also helped introduce Brazilian audiences to several pop culture phenomena, especially anime, cartoons, and TV series that would later become part of an entire generation's childhood memories.
Dragon Ball Z, Digimon, Power Rangers and Other Classics

It is impossible to talk about TV Globinho without remembering the major hits that were part of its programming. Among them, some titles became practically synonymous with Globo's morning schedule.
Dragon Ball Z was one of the biggest phenomena. The adventures of Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and their companions helped turn the anime into one of the biggest pop culture phenomena in Brazil.
Digimon also found its place in the lineup by following the adventures of children in the Digital World and their Digimon partners. For many viewers, following the characters' journeys and the evolution of their partners was an essential part of their daily routine.
Power Rangers, meanwhile, brought together action, colorful heroes, monsters, and battles that captivated millions of children. The series became another major symbol of children's programming in the 2000s.
In addition to these major hits, the lineup was also remembered for shows such as Pokémon, SpongeBob SquarePants, Totally Spies!, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Beyblade, Cardcaptor Sakura, Dungeons & Dragons, and many other titles.
According to Memória Globo, the program aired numerous cartoons and TV series throughout its run, establishing itself as one of the network's most important children's shows.
The Importance of Children's Programming on Broadcast TV
The return of TV Globinho is also an opportunity to look beyond nostalgia. After all, television has changed significantly since the 2000s.
Today, children have access to cartoons, anime, and TV series through streaming platforms, YouTube, and many other services. There is an enormous amount of content available at any time, but this has also made the viewing experience much more individual.
Broadcast television has a different characteristic: it can create shared experiences. During the years when TV Globinho was on the air, thousands of children watched the same shows at roughly the same time. The characters became part of conversations at school and common references among different groups.
For this reason, children's programming on broadcast television could still play an important role. There would be no need to simply reproduce the model from the 2000s. Instead, providing a space dedicated to cartoons, anime, and children's productions could help traditional television connect with this audience once again.
A Nostalgic Return That Could Become Something Bigger
The 2026 edition will be presented as a special commemorative event. Globo will bring together former personalities associated with the show, including Geovanna Tominaga, Letícia Colin, Ícaro Silva, and Paulo Mathias Jr., while Tia Milena will participate as a special reporter.
The idea is to bring back the spirit of TV Globinho and celebrate the memory of a show that left its mark on different generations. Therefore, the special should be viewed as a tribute rather than confirmation that the show will permanently return to the schedule.
Still, it is interesting to imagine TV Globinho once again occupying a regular block on the TV Globo schedule. And this time, it would not necessarily have to be exactly the same show from the 2000s. A new block could bring together anime, cartoons, TV series, and new children's productions, offering current content for today's children.
The most interesting possibility would be to combine both ideas: recover the identity that made TV Globinho so beloved while also creating something new for a generation that never had the opportunity to wake up in the morning and find a major children's programming block on broadcast television.
For adults, it would be a nostalgic trip back in time. For today's children, it could be the beginning of new memories.
Stay Tuned for the Return of TV Globinho
TV Globinho will return to Globo's schedule this Saturday, October 10, 2026. The special edition will air during the morning, after the first part of É de Casa, as part of the Maratona da Esperança segment of Criança Esperança 2026.
For now, this is a special and one-time edition. There is no confirmation that Globo will turn the return into a permanent program or a regular children's programming block.
Even so, it will be a special opportunity to revisit a part of Brazilian television history. For those who grew up watching Dragon Ball Z, Digimon, Power Rangers, Pokémon, and so many other classics, it will be a chance to remember the mornings that became part of their childhood.
And perhaps the most interesting question is this: could TV Globinho return not only to satisfy nostalgia, but also to create new memories for today's children?
Stay tuned for October 10 and get ready to return to your childhood. And after this reunion, who knows? Maybe Globo will realize that there is still room for children's programming on broadcast television.
Would you like to see TV Globinho return as a regular block on Globo's schedule? And which cartoons or anime would you like to see in a possible new version of the show?
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: Morning
Event: Criança Esperança — Maratona da Esperança
Format: Special commemorative edition


