Kangal
Sivas Kangal Dog · Sivas
The Team's Unshakable Leader
“I'm from Sivas — being strong is in my nature!”
In cinemasAnimated feature film · 2026
Efsaneler Takımı — Mission Istanbul
Animal heroes from every corner of Anatolia and two brave children team up to protect Istanbul’s historic treasures.
- Release
- October 2, 2026
- Running time
- 74 minutes
- Genre
- Animation, family, adventure
- Audience
- Ages 0–6 and families
Story
Story
Efsaneler Takımı (The Legends Team) follows a special crew of animal characters inspired by Anatolia’s unique nature, joined by two brave children, as they fight wrongdoing across Türkiye.
The first stop of this great adventure is Istanbul, the heart of mystery and history. Kangal from Sivas, Fırfır from Denizli, Pişi from Karaman and the others stand shoulder to shoulder against greedy Terlik’s plan to seize the city’s millennia-old treasures.
Made for children aged 0–6 and their families, the film was brought to life with an AI-assisted production pipeline.
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Characters
Fırfır
Denizli Rooster · Denizli
The Team's Disciplined Strategist
“Cock-a-doodle-doo! I'm the Denizli rooster; my hometown is famous for Pamukkale's dazzling travertines!”
Pişi
Karaman Sheep · Karaman
The Team's Joy and Its Soft Spot
“Baa! My city is known as the place where Turkish was declared the official language!”
Simit
Angora Goat · Ankara
The Team's Stubborn Know-It-All
“Hey there, buddy! My hometown is Ankara — the capital of our Republic!”
Üstad
Loggerhead Turtle · İztuzu
The Team's Wise Guide and Mind
“Kiddo, I come from Muğla; its sea and forests are the stuff of legends.”
Cankuş
Anatolian Eagle · Konya
The Team's Unsung Hero, Sharp Eye of the Sky
“Screech! I'm the eagle of Anatolia; I watch over thousands of years of history from under my wings!”
Tuana
Istanbul
Leader of the Future
“With the Legends Team, I'm ready to protect our history and our friendship!”
Akıncan
Istanbul
Digital Genius
“We're coming to stop the villains in our city with the Legends Team!”
Sütlaç
Van Cat · Van
The Team's Elegant Operations Expert
“Meoww! I come from Van — home to Türkiye's largest lake!”
Kasırga
Erzurum Leopard · Erzurum
The Team's Noble Warrior Spirit
“Roarrr! My hometown is Erzurum; I bring greetings from the peaks of Palandöken!”
Hüsran
A Hidden Hero Born of Regret
“I picked the wrong side and ended up helping the villains...”
Terlik
Mouse
Greedy Architect of Dark Plans
“For now, that's all you need to know about me...”
Turşu
Mouse
The Loyal, Deceived Sidekick
“I do whatever Terlik says!”
16:9
Stills
Our leader Kangal on duty Our Üstad in the Basilica Cistern 
Our Denizli Coop Regiment 
Our Pişi lost in her book 
Our Cankuş in the green valley 
Our Akıncan's workshop 
Our Tuana at home 
Hüsran in the square 
Turşu up to something 
Terlik's headquarters 
Our Kangal on alert! 
Our Fırfır at Pamukkale
Credits
Credits
- Director
- Cengizhan Uluocak
- Producers
- 16x9 Film YapımRetro Medya
- Screenplay
- Poyraz TaştanHüseyin Koyuncu
- Animation
- Onur Barış ÇalışkanCengizhan Uluocak
- Voice director
- Abbas Tekin
- Music
- Erdem Karagöz
- Editing
- Anıl Çelik
- General coordinator
- Deniz İslam
Supported by
In the press
“Efsaneler Takımı”, Türkiye’s first AI-assisted animated film, was introduced at a special launch in Yalova.
The game of the same story
Efsaneler Takımı — Mobile game
The mobile game of the film Efsaneler Takımı — Mission Istanbul. In development for the App Store and Google Play.