Overview

Let's Go Luna! is an educational animated series created by Joe Murray that premiered on November 21, 2018. A co-production involving 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films, the program was produced for PBS Kids. It combines short narrative adventures with musical and folkloric interludes to introduce young viewers to diverse cultures, languages and traditions.

Format and aims

Each televised half-hour block typically contains two roughly 11-minute story segments bridged by a short interstitial that presents a folktale, song or poem related to the episode's setting. The show is designed for preschool and early-elementary audiences, emphasizing respectful curiosity about other places, vocabulary in different languages, social skills and global geography through age-appropriate storytelling and music.

Structure and recurring elements

Episodes follow travel-themed plots that place the characters in a new location or cultural context. Between story segments the program presents a concise cultural vignette — for example, a traditional rhyme, a brief legend, or a celebratory tune — intended to model listening and cultural appreciation. Music and visual motifs are used to reflect the featured region while keeping the stories accessible.

Creators and cast

The series was created by Joe Murray, a veteran animator known for earlier work in television animation. The title character, Luna, is voiced by Judy Greer. Production credits include 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films, studios with experience in children’s programming and international co-productions.

Broadcast, episodes and reception

The initial broadcast run began in late 2018. The first order included multiple half-hour episodes and a special-length program; episodes are organized as paired segments with the cultural interstitial. The show has been noted for its gentle educational approach and for using music and storytelling to build curiosity about world cultures.

Notable aspects

  • Focus on cultural literacy rather than factual travelogue: stories emphasize human experiences, celebrations and local arts.
  • Mix of narrative and short folkloric interludes to reinforce learning.
  • Collaboration between North American children's-media studios and public broadcasting for educational objectives.

For viewers and educators seeking programming that pairs imaginative characters with multicultural learning, Let's Go Luna! offers short, music-rich segments and accessible stories that encourage respect and curiosity about the wider world.