PaRappa the Rapper (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 6.8

Released in 2001, PaRappa the Rapper is an action & adventure, animation, kids and comedy series.
What it’s about. PaRappa, a cute and happy dog who enjoys music and dancing and often spends time with his friends, PJ Berri, Katy Kat, and the girl of his dreams, Sunny Funny. Along with various characters who make returning appearances from the video games, the anime introduces several new characters who are exclusive to the TV series. These include Matt Major, PJ's friend from Club Fun, Paula Fox, Sunny's friend who was rivals with Katy, Pinto, PaRappa's little sister, and Gaster and Groober, a villainous duo who cause all sorts of mischief.
Who’s in it. PaRappa the Rapper stars Miyu Irino as PaRappa (voice), Masami Kikuchi as PJ Berri (voice), Mika Kanai as Sunny Funny (voice) and Rina Nakayama as Katy Kat (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, PaRappa the Rapper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch PaRappa the Rapper page.
If you liked it. Fans of PaRappa the Rapper tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch PaRappa the Rapper (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for PaRappa the Rapper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is PaRappa the Rapper worth watching?
- PaRappa the Rapper holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, animation, kids and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in PaRappa the Rapper?
- PaRappa the Rapper stars Miyu Irino, Masami Kikuchi, Mika Kanai, Rina Nakayama and Kenichi Suzumura.
- When was PaRappa the Rapper released?
- PaRappa the Rapper was released in 2001.
