Dr. Slump (1981)
The beloved classic anime comedy from Toei Animation, following android Arale and her bumbling inventor in the wonderfully weird Penguin Village.
Dr. Slump - Series Information
- Original Title: Dr.スランプ アラレちゃん
- First Air Year: 1981
- Last Air Year: 1986
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-G
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 243
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 8, 1981 (United States - TV-G), April 8, 1981 (Spain - TP), April 8, 1981 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV, Fukui TV, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Sendai Television, SAGA TV, Ishikawa TV, TNC, OHK, Television Shin Hiroshima System, TV Shizuoka, UMK TV Miyazaki, NBS, TSK, Ehime Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, AKT, Toyama Television
- Production Companies: Toei Animation
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Dr. Slump and Arale-chan (US), IQ博士 (TW), El Dr. Slump (ES), IQ博士 (HK), Dr. Slump: Arale-chan (JP), 닥터 슬럼프 아라레짱 (KR), 阿拉蕾 (CN), مغامرات رنا (SA)
Dr. Slump - Plot
Senbei Norimaki, known by his nickname Dr. Slump, a genius yet under-respected inventor and roboticist, creates an android by the name of Arale, and poses her as his little sister. What starts as an experiment in robotics turns into an adventure every day for the residents of Penguin Village, a wacky rural community with several colorful characters interacting with Arale and her creator.
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Dr. Slump - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Mami Koyama
- Kenji Utsumi
- Mitsuko Horie
- Kazuko Sugiyama
- Naomi Jinbo
- Isamu Tanonaka
- Hiroshi Otake
- Mariko Mukai
- Masaharu Sato
- Seiko Nakano
Writers
- Shunichi Yukimuro
- Masaki Tsuji
- Ayuko Anzai
- Toshiki Inoue
- Michiru Shimada
- Tomoko Konparu
Dr. Slump - FAQs
Is Dr. Slump based on a manga?
Yes, Dr. Slump is directly adapted from Akira Toriyama's manga of the same name, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1980 to 1984. The manga was a massive hit in Japan, and the anime adaptation by Toei Animation premiered shortly after the manga's success, in April 1981.
What is Dr. Slump about?
Dr. Slump follows Senbei Norimaki, a bumbling genius inventor who creates a super-strong android girl named Arale. Set in the eccentric Penguin Village, the series blends slapstick comedy, surreal humor, and sci-fi parody as Arale and the village's quirky residents stumble into outrageous daily adventures.
Where can you watch Dr. Slump?
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How many episodes does Dr. Slump have?
Dr. Slump consists of 243 episodes across its single main season, which aired on Fuji TV from April 8, 1981 to February 19, 1986. An additional 7 special episodes are also available, bringing the total content library to 250 episodes for dedicated fans of the series.
Who are the main voice actors in Dr. Slump?
The main voice cast includes Mami Koyama as Arale Norimaki, Kenji Utsumi as Senbei Norimaki, Mitsuko Horie as Obotchaman, Kazuko Sugiyama as Akane Kimidori, and Mariko Mukai as Midori Yamabuki, among others. The ensemble cast brings Penguin Village's colorful characters vividly to life.
Is Dr. Slump connected to Dragon Ball?
Yes, both series share the same creator, Akira Toriyama. Arale and Penguin Village characters make a memorable crossover appearance in Dragon Ball, and Arale herself later appears in Dragon Ball Super. The two series share Toriyama's signature art style, humor, and imaginative world-building.
What content rating does Dr. Slump have?
Dr. Slump carries a TV-G content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for all audiences. The series features lighthearted slapstick comedy and gentle sci-fi fantasy elements, making it an accessible and family-friendly anime for viewers of all ages.
When did Dr. Slump first air?
Dr. Slump first aired on April 8, 1981, on Fuji TV in Japan. The series ran for five years, concluding on February 19, 1986, after 243 episodes. It became one of the most beloved anime comedies of the 1980s and helped launch Akira Toriyama to international fame.
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