Goma-chan
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 37
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 15 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 11, 1991 – December 28, 1991
- Season
- Spring 1991
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Susumu Ishizaki
- Original creator
- Hiromi Morishita
- Music
- Toshiyuki Arakawa
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
15h 25m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals20%Primarily Child Cast20%School20%Seinen20%
overview details
Synopsis
The anime is based on the 4-panel comic strip drawn by Morishita Hiromi and published in Young Jump. The story describes the daily life of Ashibe (an elementary school boy) and his family and friends, including a pet white sea lion.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Shounen Ashibe?
Only if you enjoy comedy and slice of life.
Reception is lukewarm: 58/100 on AniList. It's the #26 highest-rated anime of 1991.
26.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 15 h 25 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
37 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiromi Morishita
- Director
- Susumu Ishizaki
- Series composition
- Taeko Higashi
- Character design
- Noriko Shibata
- Character design
- Mitsuo Shindou
- Music
- Toshiyuki Arakawa
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Shounen Ashibe is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Shounen Ashibe 2 (1992)
- Optional extras: Shonen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan, Shounen Ashibe
Related entries
Shounen Ashibe FAQ
How many episodes does Shounen Ashibe have?
Shounen Ashibe has 37 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 15 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shounen Ashibe?
About 15 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 19 days; at one hour a day, about 16 days.
Is Shounen Ashibe finished?
Yes. Shounen Ashibe has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of Shounen Ashibe?
Yes — the story continues in Shounen Ashibe 2 (1992).
Where do I start Shounen Ashibe?
Start here: Shounen Ashibe is the first entry, followed by Shounen Ashibe 2.
Is Shounen Ashibe based on a manga?
Yes. Shounen Ashibe adapts the manga by Hiromi Morishita.