Dr. Slump Anime Watch Guide (TV Shows, Specials & Movies)
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Dr. Slump is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from February 1980 to September 1984, with the chapters collected in 18 tankōbon volumes.
The manga was adapted into an anime television series by Toei Animation that ran on Fuji TV from 1981 to 1986 for 243 episodes. A remake series was created thirteen years after the manga ended, consisting of 74 episodes that were broadcast from 1997 to 1999. The series has also spawned several novels, video games, and eleven animated films.
Dr. Slump launched Toriyama's career. It was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen and shōjo manga in 1981, and has sold over 35 million copies in Japan.
The manga was adapted into an anime television series by Toei Animation that ran on Fuji TV from 1981 to 1986 for 243 episodes. A remake series was created thirteen years after the manga ended, consisting of 74 episodes that were broadcast from 1997 to 1999. The series has also spawned several novels, video games, and eleven animated films.
Dr. Slump launched Toriyama's career. It was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen and shōjo manga in 1981, and has sold over 35 million copies in Japan.
TV, 1981,
243 eps
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The TV series is based on the manga Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama. The anime generally follows the original manga, with some slight variations until the fifth season, which is made up mainly of anime-original episodes. The first 18 episodes (with the exceptions of episodes 7–10, 13, 14, and 17) as well as episodes 23 and 41 contain two 11-minute stories. The rest are just one full 22-minute story.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-50)
Season 2 (Episodes 51-102)
Season 3 (Episodes 103-150)
Season 4 (Episodes 151-197)
Season 5 (Episodes 198-243)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-50)
Season 2 (Episodes 51-102)
Season 3 (Episodes 103-150)
Season 4 (Episodes 151-197)
Season 5 (Episodes 198-243)
Dr. Slump Movie 01: Arale-chan Hello! Fushigi Shima
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Movie, 1981,
1 ep
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Five anime films based on the original anime series were released.
(Episode 13.5)
The film adapts chapters 32 and 33 of the manga. It can be considered as "episode 13.5" due to its short length. This makes the film more like an episode of the anime.
Movie 1/5
(Episode 13.5)
The film adapts chapters 32 and 33 of the manga. It can be considered as "episode 13.5" due to its short length. This makes the film more like an episode of the anime.
Movie 1/5
Special, 1981,
1 ep
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(Episode 15.5)
A collaboration of the Dr. Slump: Arale-chan series and the Queen Millennia series. This special consists of the new material wrapped around a previously released Queen Millennia special. The new material is about 2 minutes long.
A collaboration of the Dr. Slump: Arale-chan series and the Queen Millennia series. This special consists of the new material wrapped around a previously released Queen Millennia special. The new material is about 2 minutes long.
Special, 1981,
2 eps
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(Episode 24.5)
A special two-part episode that aired between episodes 24 and 25 of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan. It is often considered episode 24.5.
A special two-part episode that aired between episodes 24 and 25 of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan. It is often considered episode 24.5.
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Penguin Mura Eiyuu Densetsu
Dr. Slump: Hero Legend of Penguin Village
Special, 1982,
1 ep
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(Episode 36.5)
Since it was released between episodes 36 and 37, this special is often considered episode 36.5.
Since it was released between episodes 36 and 37, this special is often considered episode 36.5.
Dr. Slump Movie 02: "Hoyoyo!" Uchuu Daibouken
Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure
Movie, 1982,
1 ep
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Movie 2/5
Watch after Episode 63
Watch after Episode 63
Dr. Slump Movie 03: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Sekai Isshuu Dai Race
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo, Great Round-the-World Race
Movie, 1983,
1 ep
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Movie 3/5
Watch after Episode 98
Watch after Episode 98
Dr. Slump Movie 04: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Nanaba Shiro no Hihou
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Movie, 1984,
1 ep
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Movie 4/5
Watch after Episode 186
Watch after Episode 186
Dr. Slump Movie 05: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Yume no Miyako Mechapolis
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
Movie, 1985,
1 ep
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Movie 5/5
Watch after Episode 213
Watch after Episode 213
Dr. Slump Movie 06: Arale-chan N-cha! Penguin Mura wa Hare Nochi Hare
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village
Movie, 1993,
1 ep
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The film series serves as a reboot to the anime series, that lasts until the 9th film, before the Dr. Slump 1997 remake.
Dr. Slump Arale-chan Returns film series 1/4
Dr. Slump Arale-chan Returns film series 1/4
Dr. Slump Movie 07: Arale-chan N-cha! Penguin Mura yori Ai wo Komete
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love
Movie, 1993,
1 ep
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Dr. Slump Arale-chan Returns film series 2/4
Dr. Slump Movie 08: Arale-chan Hoyoyo!! Tasuketa Same ni Tsurerarete...
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...
Movie, 1994,
1 ep
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Dr. Slump Arale-chan Returns film series 3/4
Dr. Slump Movie 09: Arale-chan N-cha!! Wakuwaku Heart no Natsuyasumi
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
Movie, 1994,
1 ep
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Dr. Slump Arale-chan Returns film series 4/4
TV, 1997,
74 eps
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The TV series is the second anime adaptation of the Dr. Slump manga series created by Akira Toriyama. Additionally, the anime changed the time setting of the original manga to fit the modern day, featured new character designs by Akira Toriyama, made many changes to the color scheme, and also incorporated references and appearances from the Dragon Ball series.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-28)
Season 2 (Episodes 29-61)
Season 3 (Episodes 62-74)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-28)
Season 2 (Episodes 29-61)
Season 3 (Episodes 62-74)
Special, 1998,
1 ep
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(Episode 14.5)
A special two-part episode aired between episodes 14 and 15 of the 1997 anime.
A special two-part episode aired between episodes 14 and 15 of the 1997 anime.
Dr. Slump Movie 10: Arale no Bikkuriman
Doctor Slump: Arale's Surprise
Movie, 1999,
1 ep
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The film is based on the 1997 anime.
Watch after Episode 53
Watch after Episode 53
Dr. Slump Movie 11: Dr. Mashirito & Abale-chan
Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan
Movie, 2007,
1 ep
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The 5-minute short film is based on a one-shot spin-off by Akira Toriyama of his Dr. Slump series.
