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Senbei's Android Creation Goes Awry During a Stormy Night
Nov 26, 1997Senbei Norimaki attempts to build an attractive teenage maid android to serve him on a stormy night. However, lightning strikes his house, causing his machines to malfunction. Instead of the intended creation, the accident results in the birth of a short, near-sighted girl named Arale. This unexpected outcome diverts Senbei's original plans, introducing a unique character into his life through a technological mishap during the severe weather.
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Senbei's Time Machine Takes Arale and Friends to the Dinosaur Era
Dec 3, 1997Senbei Norimaki utilizes his invention, the Time Slipper, to transport himself, Arale Norimaki, and her companions back to the prehistoric era of dinosaurs. Upon arriving in this ancient time period, the group attempts to navigate the dangerous environment. However, their arrival does not go as planned. Instead of landing safely on solid ground, the Time Sliper crashes directly inside the mouth of a large dinosaur. This unexpected and perilous situation leaves the characters trapped within the creature, forcing them to deal with the immediate threat of being eaten while stranded in the past.
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Arale's Missing Part and the Huge-Tiny Ray Gun
Dec 10, 1997Arale Norimaki returns home from school while Senbei plays with Gatchan. She reveals that classmates were shocked at the swimming pool because she lacks a body part that other girls possess. Senbei complains that television does not display this body part. To solve the issue, he creates a pair of glasses with the ability to see through people's clothes.
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Senbei creates a device to turn pictures into real objects, leading to unexpected results
Dec 17, 1997Senbei Norimaki develops a new invention called the Real Thing Machine. This device has the unique ability to transform any image inserted into it into a physical, real-world object. Excited by this capability, Arale Norimaki decides to test the machine using a comic book featuring Dragon Ball. She places the comic inside the device, anticipating the outcome of turning the fictional content into reality. This action sets off a chain of events as the machine begins its process, potentially creating something far more significant than just a drawing. The episode explores the immediate consequences of this experiment and how the characters react to the sudden manifestation of the comic's contents in their environment.
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Arale consumes her entire school lunch to grow bigger, then suffers a stomachache that prompts Senbei to examine her.
Jan 14, 1998In this segment, Arale expresses a desire to increase her size, leading her to consume her entire school lunch despite being a robot. Later, she begins experiencing a stomachache. Consequently, Senbei inspects her body to determine the cause of her discomfort. The narrative focuses on her unusual eating habits and the subsequent medical check-up performed by Senbei. This event highlights the comedic situation arising from her attempt to grow larger through excessive food intake, resulting in physical distress that requires Senbei's attention and examination.
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King Nikochan and Servant Arrive on Earth After Gatchan Eats Their Spaceship
Jan 21, 1998Two extraterrestrials, King Nikochan and his attendant, travel to Earth with the intention of conquering the planet. However, their plans are interrupted when Arale and Gatchan board their vessel prior to landing. In a critical turn of events, Gatchan consumes the spaceship, rendering it impossible for the aliens to return to their home world. This accidental destruction of their transport leaves the conquerors stranded on Earth, effectively thwarting their invasion attempt and altering the course of their mission.
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Arale finds money and brings it to police, then picks up everything to earn praise
Jan 28, 1998Arale discovers 500 yen lying on the street and decides to turn it in at a police station. Upon handing the money over, the officers praise her for being a good girl. Delighted by this positive reinforcement, she becomes extremely excited and begins collecting all sorts of dropped items. She continues to bring every object she finds to the police station, hoping to receive more commendation for her honesty and helpfulness.
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Akane executes a prank by impersonating Ms. Midori to surprise Senbei while Arale discovers her bra.
Feb 4, 1998Akane devises a new prank by pretending to be Ms. Midori in an attempt to surprise Senbei. During this scheme, Arale encounters Akane's bra for the first time. This discovery leads Arale to develop a strong desire to own a bra as well. The episode focuses on Akane's deceptive plan and Arale's reaction to the undergarment, highlighting the characters' interactions and Arale's newfound interest in the item.
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Suppaman's Hero Delusion and the Journey to the Peach Boy World
Feb 11, 1998Suppaman mistakenly believes he is a superhero, yet he acts as a troublemaker. Because others do not view him as a hero, he attempts to attack everyone. Meanwhile, Arale and Gatchan use the Storybook Machine to travel to the world of the Peach Boy. This episode highlights the contrast between Suppaman's self-perception and his actual behavior, while Arale and Gatchan embark on an adventure into a different fictional realm through the magical device.
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Kinoko Salad plays with Arale and Gatchan while Senbei attempts to reduce Arale's wild power level
Feb 18, 1998Kinoko Salad encounters Arale and Gatchan at a park and chooses to play with them. Senbei frequently sustains injuries due to Arale's super wild powers. To prevent further harm, he decides to lower her power level. The episode focuses on the interaction between the characters and Senbei's efforts to manage Arale's strength.
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Senbei seeks King Unmoh's tear on Wonder Island to complete Love Potion X
Feb 25, 1998Senbei discovers the method for creating Love Potion X by reviewing a video tape left by his father. To finalize the potion, he requires a specific ingredient: a tear from King Unmoh. Consequently, Senbei travels to Wonder Island with the sole purpose of obtaining this essential component from the ruler. This journey is driven by his determination to successfully brew the potion using the knowledge gained from the recording and the necessary biological element provided by the king.
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Arale Becomes Serious and Senbei's Transformation Gun
Mar 4, 1998After a cricket enters her mouth, Arale wakes up acting completely different the next morning. Meanwhile, Senbei creates a device called the Pon Poko Gun that allows for transformation. Once Arale understands how to operate the weapon, she uses it on a cockroach and a frog. The results of her experimentation are unexpected, as she transforms both insects into Senbei. This episode highlights the chaotic nature of Senbei's inventions and Arale's unpredictable behavior following the strange incident with the cricket. The narrative focuses on the immediate consequences of using the transformation device on living creatures within their household environment.
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Bancho's disastrous date with Arale and their safari park adventure in Wild Land
Mar 18, 1998Bancho develops romantic feelings for Arale, leading the pair to plan a date that ultimately ends in failure. Separately, Arale visits a safari park named Wild Land accompanied by her friends. The group boards a jeep to observe wild animals within the facility. However, the vehicle suffers a mechanical breakdown while traveling through the dense jungle, leaving the party stranded among the wildlife.
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A Monster Attacks Penguin Village While Koita Oujyou Becomes Kintaman
Mar 18, 1998A monster suddenly appears in Penguin Village, causing widespread panic among the residents. The local police officers are unable to defeat the creature, leaving the community in danger. To protect the village from destruction, Koita Oujyou undergoes a transformation into Kintaman. This heroic change allows him to confront the threat directly. The episode focuses on the sudden crisis and the subsequent effort to save the town from the powerful adversary that has overwhelmed the standard authorities.
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Arale and Donbe / the Great Arale's Eyes Strategy
Apr 15, 1998Donbe, a fox who enjoys frightening humans, attempts to scare Arale but ends up terrified by her instead. Meanwhile, Senbei secretly installs a small camera into Arale to record her point of view. This device transmits whatever she sees, allowing others to witness her perspective. The episode highlights Donbe's failed attempt to intimidate Arale and the technological setup created by Senbei to monitor her experiences.
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Arale faces a health exam while Senbei invents the cooking robot Ohcha-Boy
Apr 22, 1998Arale is scheduled for a health examination the following day. To conceal her true nature, Senbei attempts to record a heartbeat for her records. Additionally, Senbei grows tired of consuming cup noodles daily. Consequently, he creates a robot named Ohcha-Boy. This new invention is designed to handle cooking and house cleaning duties. The episode highlights Senbei's inventive efforts to manage household chores and Arale's upcoming medical check-up. The narrative focuses on the introduction of the convenient machine and the preparations for the health examination without revealing further plot details or outcomes.
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Akane tricks Senbei and Kurikinton with a fake parents' day invitation while Pisuke develops feelings for Hiyoko-chan.
Apr 29, 1998Akane schemes to embarrass her father, Senbei, and his friend Kurikinton by presenting them with a fraudulent invitation for parents' day. Meanwhile, Pisuke experiences his first romantic attraction to a girl named Hiyoko-chan, who is notably taller than he is. The narrative follows these two distinct subplots involving family pranks and early childhood infatuation within the school setting.
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Senbei heads to outer space for a date with Midori, but Arale and Gatchan join the trip.
May 6, 1998Senbei plans a romantic outing in outer space with Midori, yet Arale and Gatchan unexpectedly accompany him on the journey. Upon landing on a distant planet, a hostile creature abducts Midori from the group. In response to this sudden crisis, Senbei attempts to rescue her by confronting the beast using his specialized Pon poko Gun. The narrative focuses on this unexpected interruption of his date and his subsequent effort to overcome the alien threat to save Midori.
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Dr. Senbei's Weak Point / Good Bye, Gatchan
May 13, 1998Arale and Gatchan discover an adorable puppy and name it Poo. The animal suddenly begins to speak, revealing its true nature. Two aliens arrive on Earth searching for their missing child. Upon observing Gatchan and Poo playing together, the extraterrestrial parents recognize their offspring. The reunion confirms the identity of the talking dog as their lost kid. This encounter resolves the mystery of the puppy's origin while highlighting the unusual bond formed between the children and the interstellar visitor. The episode concludes with the aliens finding their child amidst the playful interactions on Earth.
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Chivil the tiny devil arrives in Penguin Village to claim a human soul
May 20, 1998A small demon named Chivil travels to Penguin Village with the intention of capturing a human soul. He initially targets Gatchan for this purpose but quickly discovers that Gatchan is not actually human. Consequently, Chivil shifts his focus to Akane as his new target. However, Arale is standing right next to Akane at that moment, creating a complication for the devil's plan to seize the soul.
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A new transfer student arrives while Senbei creates a duplicate of himself to manage conflicting social plans.
May 27, 1998Hashimoto, a transfer student from City Island, joins the class, causing excitement among peers who have never encountered city dwellers. Senbei faces a dilemma when he promises to take Arale and Gatchan to an amusement park on the same day Midori provides tickets to a movie. To resolve this scheduling conflict, he invents Copy-kun, a device designed to duplicate himself. However, the creation malfunctions by replicating Senbei’s personality traits along with his physical form, leading to complications. The episode highlights the students' reaction to the newcomer and the chaotic results of Senbei's technological solution to his personal time management issues.
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Yamabuki Collapses as Arale's Micro Exploration Team Investigates
Jun 10, 1998Midori suddenly collapses on the street during a rainy day and is hospitalized for an unknown reason. The Doctor informs Senbei that it is too late to save her through conventional means. Consequently, Senbei decides to shrink himself to microscopic size. He enters her body to attempt a cure from within. This action initiates the activities of Arale’s Micro Exploration Team as they navigate her internal systems. The narrative focuses on this desperate medical intervention and the resulting microscopic journey inside the patient.
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Senbei Creates Youth Drug as Arale and Gatchan Join Bikers
Jun 17, 1998Upon learning that Midori is visiting his home, Senbei prepares a rejuvenating drug intended to make him appear younger. After consuming the substance, he unexpectedly regresses to a much younger age. Meanwhile, Arale and Gatchan decide to join a biker gang. However, it is revealed that their true occupation is actually working as milkmen. This episode features the comedic misunderstanding regarding the group's activities and the unintended consequences of Senbei's scientific experiment on his own appearance.
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Dranpire visits Penguin Village seeking blood from the Norimaki family
Jun 24, 1998A vampire named Dranpire arrives in Penguin Village with the intention of consuming the blood of young individuals. She specifically selects the Norimaki family as her target for this meal. However, her plans encounter an unexpected obstacle due to the presence of Arale and Gatchan within the household. This situation creates a difficult circumstance for the vampire, as her intended victims are not what she anticipated. The narrative focuses on this specific encounter and the resulting complications arising from her choice of prey in this particular location.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Dr. Slump have?
- Dr. Slump has 74 episodes.
- When did Dr. Slump come out?
- Dr. Slump came out in 1997.
- Which studio made Dr. Slump?
- Dr. Slump was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Dr. Slump?
- Dr. Slump was directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi.
- Is Dr. Slump finished?
- Current status of Dr. Slump: Finished.