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Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun

1992 – 1993Show1 season42 episodes

Animation
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Papuwa-kun is a young boy living a quiet life with his dog, Chappy, on a small island located somewhere in South Pacific, when Shintarou, who is being pursued by gangsters, invades their happy existence. Chappi takes Shintarou's precious Jewel, thereby making the two main characters lifelong rivals. Together they experience a series of bizarre adventures and situations.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for tears, romance or scares.

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Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

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Produced by
Kenji Oota

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Facts

October 10, 1992 · October 2, 1993 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 1992
Last aired
October 2, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 42 episodes
Genres
Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?"

Questions about Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?

18 h

About 18 hours: 42 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 1993.

Can I half-watch Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?

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.

Will I feel good after watching Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.