The Smurfs is a Belgian franchise centered on small blue humanoid creatures living in a hidden forest village. Created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo, the series began as a comic and later expanded into animated television, films, and other media. The core stories follow the Smurfs' adventures, their community life, and their conflicts with the wizard Gargamel. It is widely known internationally under translated titles, with the original French title being the main master name.