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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 30, 2003 – March 30, 2004
- Season
- Fall 2003
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Kenichi Nishida
- Original creator
- Ami Shibata
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Surreal Comedy79%Primarily Male Cast79%
overview details
Synopsis
In this sequel series, events continue four years after they left off in the first series. Papuwa-kun is a mysterious boy who lives on a new tropical island full of the same crazy creatures. Along with his maid, Liquid, and his new amnestic friend, "Rotarou", they lead nonsensical adventures as they try to evade and confuse the Ganma Army, Special Corps, and even the Shinsengumi from discovering Rotarou's real secret and taking him away. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Papuwa?
Papuwa has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 41% of 181 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #62 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #82 most popular anime of 2003, and #23 highest-rated anime of Fall 2003 on AniList.
Of the 351 AniList users who started it, 17.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 205 have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, surreal comedy, primarily male cast.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ami Shibata
- Director
- Kenichi Nishida
- Series composition
- Toshiki Inoue
- Character design
- Yoshiko Nakajima
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun (1992)
Related entries
If you like Papuwa
Papuwa FAQ
How many episodes does Papuwa have?
Papuwa has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Papuwa?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Papuwa finished?
Yes. Papuwa has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Papuwa?
No sequel is listed for Papuwa as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Papuwa?
Watch Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun first — Papuwa is a direct sequel.
Is Papuwa based on a manga?
Yes. Papuwa adapts the manga by Ami Shibata.
Who animated Papuwa?
Papuwa was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Kenichi Nishida.