Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun
南国少年パプワくん / Papuwa (1992) / Papuwa of the South Seas / Southern Country Boy Papuwa-kun
| Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Shounen | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Nippon Animation | |
| Producers: TV Asahi | |
| Rating: 6.32 / 10 | |
| Rank: #8363 | |
| Popularity: #13058 | |
| Users Listed: 1,531 | |
| Users Scored: 551 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/25/2021 | |
| Aired: October 10, 1992 – October 2, 1993 (Fall) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 42 | |
| Broadcast: Saturday at 19:30 (JST) |
Synopsis:
On a secluded South Pacific island, the peaceful existence of a boy named Papuwa-kun and his canine companion, Chappy, is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of Shintaro, a man fleeing dangerous pursuers. A stolen jewel becomes the catalyst for an unexpected rivalry between Shintaro and Chappy, forever altering the course of their lives. The narrative unfolds as a series of episodic encounters, blending elements of everyday life with increasingly unusual circumstances.
The story explores themes of companionship, freedom, and the unpredictable nature of fate against a backdrop of vibrant island scenery. It’s a character-driven exploration of how seemingly minor events can forge lasting bonds – or rivalries – and propel individuals into uncharted territory. The anime presents a gentle, observational tone, focusing on the evolving dynamic between its central figures as they navigate their shared adventures.
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Characters:
- Chappy (Main) - Voice Actors: Masuoka, Hiroshi
- Itou (Main) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
- Kotaro (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootani, Ikue
- Papuwa (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Mayumi
- Shintaro (Main) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru
- Arashiyama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shioya, Yoku
- Hakata, Donta (Supporting)
- Kubota (Supporting)
- Magic (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Show
- Miyagi, Touhoku (Supporting)
- Ninja Tottori (Supporting)
- Shimizu (Supporting)
- Tanno (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nanba, Keiichi
- Tedzuka (Supporting)
Staff:
- Hosoda, Masahiro (Director)
- Takagi, Jun (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Yabe, Akinori (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Hakamada, Yuuji (Key Animation)
- Hirabayashi, Takashi (In-Between Animation)
- Inoue, Toshiki (Series Composition)
- Kawai, Ken (Art Director)
- Kondou, Yuuji (Key Animation)
- Matsumoto, Tomoyuki (Animation Director)
- Natori, Shinichi (Editing)
- Onodera, Keiko (Editing)
- Shibata, Ami (Original Creator)
- Takeuchi, Akira (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Yagi, Motoki (Key Animation)
- Yanase, Yuuji (Key Animation)
- Yashima, Yoshitaka (Key Animation)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Papuwa (anime - Sequel)
- Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun (manga - Adaptation)
- Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun: Hoshifuru Yoru ni Aimashou (anime - Side Story)