Dr. Slump
Dr.スランプ アラレちゃん
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…
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Synopsis
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.
About
Dr. Slump premiered on April 8, 1981. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 243 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV. and concluded its run on February 19, 1986.
Why viewers enjoy Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Dr. Slump was animated by Toei Animation, and broadcast on Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV.
Critical reception
Dr. Slump holds a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 133 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Dr. Slump include: inventor, parody, surrealism, school, based on manga, robot, shounen, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Mami Koyama
Kenji Utsumi
Mitsuko Horie
Kazuko Sugiyama
Isamu Tanonaka
Hiroshi Otake
Mariko Mukai
Masaharu Sato
Seiko Nakano
Shigeru Chiba
Production credits
- Direction
- Minoru Okazaki · Toyoo Ashida · Akinori Nagaoka
- Writing
- Katsumi Endo · Akira Toriyama · Shunichi Yukimuro
Release dates
Premiered
April 8, 1981
Last aired
February 19, 1986
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 8, 1981·243episodes
Season1
April 8, 1981·243episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- inventor
- parody
- surrealism
- school
- based on manga
- robot
- shounen
- anime
- robot girl
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Frequently asked questions
When did Dr. Slump premiere?
Dr. Slump premiered on April 8, 1981.
How many seasons does Dr. Slump have?
Dr. Slump has 1 season and 243 episodes in total.
What genre is Dr. Slump?
Dr. Slump is classified under Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Dr. Slump air on?
Dr. Slump aired on Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV.
Is Dr. Slump finished?
Yes, Dr. Slump concluded its run on February 19, 1986.
How long is each episode of Dr. Slump?
Each episode of Dr. Slump runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Dr. Slump from?
Dr. Slump is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Dr. Slump?
Dr. Slump holds a rating of 7.9 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
