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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...

1994Movie25 min

AnimationComedy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

While at the beach Arale Norimaki rescues a shark. In return, the shark invites her and the rest of the Norimaki to their underwater city. Meanwhile, Suppaman intends to follow them and get revenge. While in the city, Arale meets Urashima Tarō, who joins Arale while playing at the amusement park.

Feels like

  • Arale Norimaki
  • Underwater Adventure
  • Physical Comedy
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Fantasy
  • Nostalgic
  • Wholesome
  • Anime
  • Kid-Friendly

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mitsuo Hashimoto
Written by
Aya Matsui

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 12, 1994 · 25 min · Comedy, Animation

Released
March 12, 1994
Runtime
25 min
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... worth watching?"

Questions about Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...

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Is Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... a sequel?

  1. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island (1981)
  2. Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982)
  3. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World (1983)
  4. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle (1984)
  5. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis (1985)
  6. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village (1993)
  7. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love (1993)
  8. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994)
  9. Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation (1994)
  10. Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang (1999)
  11. Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan (2007)

Yes: it's movie 8 of 11 in its series, after Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love (1993) and before Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation (1994).

Is Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.