Dr. Slump
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | 3Cat | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump is a 1981 Japanese-language animation, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Mami Koyama, Kenji Utsumi, Mitsuko Horie. It spans 1 season and 243 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Dr. Slump was produced by Toei Animation and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 8, 1981, and carries a TV-G certification.
- First aired
- April 8, 1981
- Last aired
- February 19, 1986
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (243 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Animation
Dr. Slump cast & crew
The cast features Mami Koyama as Arale Norimaki (voice), Kenji Utsumi as Senbei Norimaki (voice), Mitsuko Horie as Obotchaman (voice), Kazuko Sugiyama as Akane Kimidori (voice), Naomi Jinbo as Aoi Kimidori / Piisuke Soramame (voice), and Isamu Tanonaka as Gala (voice).
Is Dr. Slump worth watching?
Dr. Slump holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 133 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 1 season and 243 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and sci-fi & fantasy, Dr. Slump is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dr. Slump
Mami Koyama
Arale Norimaki (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
Senbei Norimaki (voice)
Mitsuko Horie
Obotchaman (voice)
Kazuko Sugiyama
Akane Kimidori (voice)
Naomi Jinbo
Aoi Kimidori / Piisuke Soramame (voice)
Isamu Tanonaka
Gala (voice)
Hiroshi Otake
King Nikochan (voice)
Mariko Mukai
Midori Yamabuki (voice)
Masaharu Sato
Pagos (voice)
Seiko Nakano
Gatchan (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Suppaman (voice)
Dr. Slump — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dr. Slump in United States?
Dr. Slump is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Dr. Slump in?
Dr. Slump is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Dr. Slump are there?
Dr. Slump has 1 season with 243 episodes in total.
▸What is Dr. Slump rated?
Dr. Slump is rated TV-G. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 133 ratings.
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