Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 23
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 1984 – September 28, 1984
- Season
- Spring 1984
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Music
- Kouji Makaino, Masamichi Amano, Fumitaka Anzai, Neko Saitou
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
- Also known as
- Chicken Tak-kun, Chicken Takkun, Chik-kun Tak-kun
- Score across sites
- 5.76/10
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
The "Waruchin Ceremony" has been stolen from All Star, a planet that exists in the outskirts of space. The computer that is built into it is programmed to make anything possible. The thief is actually the villain, Doctor Bell. Doctor Bell schemes to invade the other planets through the use of Waruchin. The prince of All Star, Prince Chikkun, together with his trusty advisor, the intellectual Takkun, decides to head towards Earth in pursuit of Doctor Bell. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Chikkun Takkun?
Only if you enjoy comedy and sci-fi.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 60% of 141 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
19.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 12 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
23 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Series composition
- Yuu Yamamoto
- Music
- Kouji Makaino
- Music
- Masamichi Amano
- Music
- Fumitaka Anzai
- Music
- Neko Saitou
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Chikkun Takkun FAQ
How many episodes does Chikkun Takkun have?
Chikkun Takkun has 23 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Chikkun Takkun?
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Chikkun Takkun finished?
Yes. Chikkun Takkun has finished airing — the final episode aired September 28, 1984.
Is there a season 2 of Chikkun Takkun?
No sequel is listed for Chikkun Takkun as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Chikkun Takkun based on a manga?
Yes. Chikkun Takkun adapts the manga by Shoutarou Ishinomori.