Arale Norimaki
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 74
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 30 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 26, 1997 – September 22, 1999
- Season
- Fall 1997
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Music
- Takeo Watanabe
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
30h 50m
⚡ 15 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist60%Shounen50%
overview details
Synopsis
Professor Senbe Norimaki, aka Doctor Slump, is a bumbling inventor living with his wife and his out-of-control robot daughter, Arale. The trio frequently get involved in surreal adventures with the other inhabitants of their strange land, which include sentient trees and mountains, a not-so-super superman, and alien invaders that just want to go home.
Should you watch Dr. Slump?
Dr. Slump has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 35% of 1,315 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #12 highest-rated anime of 1997, and #10 most popular anime of 1997 on AniList.
Of the 2.8K AniList users who started it, 9.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2K have finished it.
At roughly 30 h 50 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 5 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
74 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Director
- Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Director
- Daisuke Nishio
- Series composition
- Satoru Nishizono
- Music
- Takeo Watanabe
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Dr. Slump: Arale no Bikkuri Baan, Dr. Slump: Arale-chan, Dr. Slump: Robot Taiketsu! Shukuteki Dr. Mashirito Toujou / Keen de Yuushou!? Penguin Grand Prix
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ADAPTATION
Dr. Slump
MANGA
SIDE STORY
Dr. Slump: Arale no Bikkuri Baan
MOVIE · 1999
ALTERNATIVE
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
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CHARACTER
Dragon Ball
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Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
MOVIE · 1988
SIDE STORY
Dr. Slump: Robot Taiketsu! Shukuteki Dr. Mashirito Toujou / Keen de Yuushou!? Penguin Grand Prix
SPECIAL · 1998
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Dr. Slump FAQ
How many episodes does Dr. Slump have?
Dr. Slump has 74 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 30 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Dr. Slump?
About 30 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 37 days; at one hour a day, about 31 days.
Is Dr. Slump finished?
Yes. Dr. Slump has finished airing — the final episode aired September 22, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Dr. Slump?
No sequel is listed for Dr. Slump as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Dr. Slump based on a manga?
Yes. Dr. Slump adapts the manga by Akira Toriyama.
Who animated Dr. Slump?
Dr. Slump was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi and Daisuke Nishio.
Where can I watch Dr. Slump?
Dr. Slump is listed on Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.