TV / Winter 1977
Araiguma Rascal
The story
Synopsis
Araiguma Rascal follows young Sterling North as he navigates small town life in Wisconsin during a time of personal hardship. When he rescues an orphaned raccoon, the mischievous animal brings unexpected warmth and chaos to his household. Through everyday moments chores, outings, and the slow work of caregiving Sterling finds companionship and a new perspec…
Characters
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Rascal
Main | Japanese VA: Nozawa, Masako
Oscar Sunderland
Supporting | Japanese VA: Shikamata, Yuuji
Sterling North
Main | Japanese VA: Utsumi, Toshihiko
Alice Stevenson
Supporting | Japanese VA: Tominaga, Miina
Art
Supporting
Arthur Maud
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kuwabara, Takeshi
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Araiguma Rascal before opening the full watch-order flow.
Shiawase Pasta Story
Side Story
Araiguma Calcal-dan
Spin-Off | 2025
Araiguma Rascal Specials
Summary
Peter Pan no Bouken
Character | 1989
Poka Poka Mori no Rascal
Alternative Version | 2006
Meitantei Rascal
Other | 2014
Staff
Meet the people behind Araiguma Rascal.
Endou, Masaharu
Director, Character Design
Koshi, Shigeo
Director
Saitou, Hiroshi
Director, Storyboard
Bessho, Takaharu
Producer
Watanabe, Takeo
Music
Columbia Yurikago Kai
Theme Song Performance
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Araiguma Rascal.
Episode 12: A book and a penny
Aired Mar 20, 1977
Episode 11: Vanishing sugar cube
Aired Mar 13, 1977
Episode 10: First exploration
Aired Mar 6, 1977
Episode 9: Mother's return
Aired Feb 27, 1977
Episode 8: Frog boxing
Aired Feb 20, 1977
Episode 7: Which is faster: horse or car
Aired Feb 13, 1977