TV / Spring 1981
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
The story
Synopsis
In a whimsical small town, eccentric inventor Senbei Norimaki brings to life a cheerful little android named Arale whose boundless energy and literal, naive outlook upend everyday life. Her remarkable strength and childlike curiosity lead to a steady stream of absurd misadventures that keep the townspeople and viewers on their toes. The setting is a parade…
Characters
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Arale Norimaki
Main | Japanese VA: Koyama, Mami
Senbei Norimaki
Main | Japanese VA: Utsumi, Kenji
Unchi-kun
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sakamoto, Chika
Gajira Norimaki
Main | Japanese VA: Teppouzuka, Yoko
Suppaman
Supporting | Japanese VA: Furuya, Toru
Akane Kimidori
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sugiyama, Kazuko
Relations
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Staff
Meet the people behind Dr. Slump: Arale-chan.
Nagaoka, Akinori
Director
Okazaki, Minoru
Director, Episode Director
Toriyama, Akira
Original Creator
Yukimuro, Shunichi
Script, Screenplay
Shimizu, Kenji
Producer
Maeda, Minoru
Character Design
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Dr. Slump: Arale-chan.
Episode 12: Transform Ponpoko Gun / Arale Flies the Skies
Aired Jul 1, 1981
Episode 11: Hip Hip Children / Scary Scary Policewoman
Aired Jun 24, 1981
Episode 10: Aah, Earth SOS!!
Aired Jun 17, 1981
Episode 9: The Great Strawberry Panties Caper
Aired Jun 10, 1981
Episode 8: The Story of Donbe
Aired Jun 3, 1981
Episode 7: Arale-Chan Charge
Aired May 27, 1981