Kanipan
main character
TV
6.7
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 21
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 21
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 45 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 5, 1999 – June 25, 1999
- Season
- Winter 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
- Also known as
- Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan, Gadget Boy 2, Super Inventor Boy Kanipan
- Score across sites
- 6.42/10
Estimated watch time
8h 45m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cosmic Horror79%Terrorism79%
TVFINISHED1999 WINTER6.7 / 10 AniList score
Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan
超発明BOYカニパン
Synopsis
Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan is a continued story from Hatsumei Boy Kanipan. Kanipan is now a teenager, and still a famous inventor. But one day, a mysterious ship fell from the sky and crashed at a beach. Inside was a female humanoid that has forgotten all about herself. It is up to Kanipan to revive the humanoid's memory, and he accidentally discover that his planet is in great danger as he strived. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, comedy and mecha, especially stories with cosmic horror, terrorism.
Reception is positive but mixed: 67/100 on AniList, with 62% of 186 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #26 highest-rated anime of 1999.
14.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
Watch Hatsumei BOY Kanipan first: this continues its story.
At about 8 h 45 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
21 episodes are listed.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Hatsumei BOY Kanipan (1998)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Itsuka”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan
Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan FAQ
How many episodes does Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan have?
Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan has 21 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 8 h 45 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan?
About 8 h 45 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan finished?
Yes. Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan?
No sequel is listed for Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan?
Watch Hatsumei BOY Kanipan first — Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan is a direct sequel.
Is Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan based on a manga?
No. Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who sings the opening of Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan?
The opening, "LOVE LOVE Phantasy", is performed by an uncredited artist.