Dr. Slump: Arale-chan watch order

Updated October 2026 · 2 seasons, 10 movies and 3 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Dr. Slump: Arale-chan in release order: Dr. Slump: Arale-chan.

in the main story: 1 season

243

episodes

~101 h

to watch the main story

Or watch Dr. Slump (1997) instead: it retells the story in another version, so pick one.

Optional: 1 season, 10 movies and 3 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.

Release order

1
Dr. Slump: Arale-chanMain story
TV · Spring 1981 · 243 ep · ~101 hours · score 3.5/5
2
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder IslandSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Summer 1981 · ~25 minutes · score 3.0/5
3
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space AdventureSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Summer 1982 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.0/5
4
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan no Koutsuu AnzenSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
OVA · Spring 1983 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 2.5/5
5
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World RaceSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Winter 1983 · ~50 minutes · score 3.0/5
6
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Penguin Mura no ShouboutaiSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Special · Winter 1984 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 2.4/5
7
Dr. Slump & Arale-chan The Secret of Nanaba CastleSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Fall 1984 · ~50 minutes · score 3.0/5
8
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! Dream Metropolitan Mecha PoliceSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Summer 1985 · ~40 minutes · score 3.0/5
9
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin VillageSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Spring 1993 · ~40 minutes · score 3.0/5
10
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Love Comes From Penguin VillageSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Summer 1993 · ~30 minutes · score 3.0/5
11
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...Side story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Winter 1994 · ~25 minutes · score 3.0/5
12
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Ncha!! Trembling Heart of the SummerSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Movie · Summer 1994 · ~20 minutes · score 3.0/5
13
Dr. SlumpAlternate version of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
TV · Fall 1997 · 74 ep · ~31 hours · score 3.4/5
14
Dr. Slump: Robot Taiketsu! Shukuteki Dr. Mashirito Toujou / Keen de Yuushou!? Penguin Grand PrixSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump
Special · Spring 1998 · 1 ep · ~45 minutes · score 3.3/5
15
Dr. Slump Movie 10: Arale no BikkurimanSide story · optional, after Dr. Slump
Movie · Winter 1999 · ~50 minutes · score 2.7/5

How long is Dr. Slump: Arale-chan?

Part	Seasons and movies	Episodes	Watch time
Main story	1 season	243	about 101 hours
Everything released	2 seasons, 10 movies and 3 OVAs and specials	330	about 141 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Is Dr. Slump: Arale-chan finished?

As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Dr. Slump: Arale-chan, came out in 1981. Nothing new is announced yet.

Do I need to watch the Dr. Slump: Arale-chan movies and OVAs?

Optional: Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island, Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure, Dr. Slump: Arale-chan no Koutsuu Anzen, Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race, Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Penguin Mura no Shouboutai, Dr. Slump & Arale-chan The Secret of Nanaba Castle and 7 more. Dr. Slump retells the story in another version; pick one.

How many episodes does Dr. Slump: Arale-chan have?

The main story is 243 episodes over 1 season, about 101 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 330 episodes (about 141 hours).

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.