Papuwa
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 42
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 14 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 10, 1992 – October 2, 1993
- Season
- Fall 1992
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Ami Shibata
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
14h
⚡ 9 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Foreign20%
overview details
Synopsis
Papuwa-kun is a young boy living a quiet life with his dog, Chappy, on a small island located somewhere in South Pacific, when Shintaro, who is being pursued by gangsters, invades their happy existence. Chappi takes Shintaro's precious Jewel, thereby making the two main characters lifelong rivals. Together they experience a series of bizarre adventures and situations. (Source: AnimeNfo)<br>
Should you watch Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?
Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 52% of 121 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 1992, and #23 most popular anime of 1992 on AniList.
Of the 250 AniList users who started it, 22.4% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 140 have finished it.
At about 14 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
42 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ami Shibata
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Papuwa (2003)
Related entries
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Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun FAQ
How many episodes does Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun have?
Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun has 42 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 14 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?
About 14 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 21 days; at one hour a day, about 14 days.
Is Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun finished?
Yes. Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun has finished airing — the final episode aired October 2, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?
Yes — the story continues in Papuwa (2003).
Where do I start Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?
Start here: Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun is the first entry, followed by Papuwa.
Is Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun based on a manga?
Yes. Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun adapts the manga by Ami Shibata.