Dr. Slump and Arale-chan Movie 05: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis

About Dr. Slump and Arale-chan Movie 05: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis

Meet Dr. Slump and Arale-chan Movie 05: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis (Dr. Slump Movie 05: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Yume no Miyako Mechapolis), a comedy, sci-fi and shounen anime by Toei Animation (1985). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Arale and her friends from Penguin Village, after watching a movie that mentions Mechapolis, a mecha town, express a desire that it was real. That same night all the children get abducted and end up in the real Mechapolis!

As things develop, they learn that for that night every wish they have will be granted. What could possibly go wrong...

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Toei Animation is the studio behind Dr. Slump and Arale-chan Movie 05: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1985, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.