Dr. Slump
On Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting
A cheerful, surreal comedy romp through a wacky village where an inventor and his robot daughter navigate absurdist daily adventures with infectious energy and warmth.
Senbei Norimaki, known by his nickname Dr. Slump, a genius yet under-respected inventor and roboticist, creates an android by the name of Arale, and poses her as his little sister. What starts as an experiment in robotics turns into an adventure every day for the residents of Penguin Village, a wacky rural community with several colorful characters interacting with Arale and her creator.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Dr. Slump easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Dr. Slump scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Dr. Slump sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Does Dr. Slump leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Dr. Slump violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Dr. Slump, and what each one shares →
Like Dr. Slump
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dr. Slump
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dr. Slump, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dr. Slump, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dr. Slump, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
