Dr. Slump (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 1981, Dr. Slump is an animation, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dr. Slump stars Mami Koyama as Arale Norimaki (voice), Kenji Utsumi as Senbei Norimaki (voice), Mitsuko Horie as Obotchaman (voice) and Kazuko Sugiyama as Akane Kimidori (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Dr. Slump has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Slump page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Slump 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 Dr. Slump (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Slump change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Slump worth watching?
- Dr. Slump holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dr. Slump?
- Dr. Slump stars Mami Koyama, Kenji Utsumi, Mitsuko Horie, Kazuko Sugiyama and Naomi Jinbo.
- When was Dr. Slump released?
- Dr. Slump was released in 1981.