Dr. Slump: Arale-chan Specials English Sub & Dub

About Dr. Slump: Arale-chan Specials

Here is what Dr. Slump: Arale-chan Specials is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, sci-fi and shounen anime by Toei Animation (1981). The setup: A special two-part episode that aired between episodes 24 and 25 of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan Specials follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 1981, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.