A thorough analysis of Dr. Slump Arale's charm and the treasure of Nanaba Castle!

"Dr. Slump Arale-chan Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle" - A movie version that lets you enjoy the world of Akira Toriyama

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 22, 1984 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toei

■ Eirin Number

24912

■Frequencies

48 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Akira Toriyama

■ Director

・Director: Hiroki Shibata

■ Production

・Production: Toei (animation)

■ Story

1929, Himayana Mountains. The wealthy Norimacky Senbei and his party accidentally discovered the legendary secret "Rainbow Eyes" of the Nanaba Kingdom, which existed 2000 years ago, which has a mysterious magical power to grant any wish. New Ojins. The Hoyoyo Gang, a group of thieves consisting of Arale, Akane, and Gacchan, were stealing roasted sweet potatoes from a rich man's safe and giving them to children at an orphanage. The Hoyoyo Gang had their eye on the "Rainbow Eyes". They successfully stole them, but a man who called himself Visna snatched them away. Visna was the only survivor of the Nanaba Kingdom, and he was planning to take over the world using the magical power of the "Rainbow Eyes". The Hoyoyo Gang caught up with Visna's airship, but in the midst of the chaos of the battle for the "Rainbow Eyes", they dropped the "Rainbow Eyes" into the sea. Visna boarded a submarine, picked up the "Rainbow Eye", and escaped into a huge limestone cavern. Deep inside stood a great palace - Nanaba Castle...

■Explanation

This is the movie version of the TV anime about the chaos caused by the robot Arale-chan. The original work is the manga of the same name serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump by Akira Toriyama. The screenplay was written by Mitsuru Shimada and Yoshifumi Yuki, and the director was Hiroki Shibata. Dr. Slump Arale-chan is a work filled with Akira Toriyama's unique humor and the charm of the characters, and it is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the world view. In particular, this movie version makes use of the essence of the original work while depicting new adventures and character growth. Arale-chan's innocence and strength, and the bond with her friends are at the center of the story, providing viewers with emotion and laughter. Furthermore, the appearance of a new enemy character, Visna, adds tension and thrills to the story. It is a work that allows you to enjoy Akira Toriyama's world view throughout.

■Cast

Kenji Utsumi, Mami Koyama, Kazuko Sugiyama, Toshio Furukawa, Naomi Jinbo, Seiko Nakano, Mitsuko Horie, Mariko Mukai, Yuko Mita, Hiroshi Otake, Shigeru Chiba, Tetsuaki Genda

■ Main staff

・Producer: Tomonori Imada ・Planning: Keizo Shichijo ・Original story: Akira Toriyama ・Screenplay: Mitsuru Shimada, Yoshifumi Yuki ・Director: Hiroki Shibata ・Chief animation director: Minoru Maeda ・Music: Shunsuke Kikuchi ・Art: Mataji Urata

■Detailed story and character analysis

"Dr. Slump Arale-chan Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle" is a work that draws out the charm of the original work to the fullest while depicting new adventures and character growth. The story begins in the Himayana Mountains in 1929. The story unfolds from the scene where the wealthy Norimacky Senbei and his party discover the legendary secret method "Rainbow Eyes." This "Rainbow Eye" is said to have the mysterious magical power to grant any wish, and becomes the central item in the story.

Meanwhile, in New Ojins, the Hoyoyo Gang of Phantom Thieves, consisting of Arale, Akane, and Gacchan, are active. They perform a good deed by stealing roasted sweet potatoes from a rich man's safe and distributing them to children at an orphanage. However, their target is the "Rainbow Eyes", which they successfully steal. However, right afterwards, they are snatched away by a man named Visna. Visna is the sole survivor of the Nanaba Kingdom, and he is plotting to take over the world by using the magical power of the "Rainbow Eyes".

The Hoyoyo Gang catches up with Visna's airship, but after a big fight for the "Rainbow Eye," they drop it into the ocean. Visna boards a submarine, retrieves the "Rainbow Eye," and escapes into a huge limestone cavern. At the back of the cavern stands Nanaba Castle. The story unfolds from here, depicting the adventures and growth of Arale and her friends.

In terms of character analysis, Arale's innocence and strength stand out. Her pure heart and great strength are central elements of the story, providing viewers with emotion and laughter. Her bond with Akane and the Gacchans is also deeply portrayed, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. The appearance of a new enemy character, Visna, adds tension and thrills to the story. Visna's ambition and Arale and her friends' sense of justice clash, playing an important role in adding excitement to the story.

■ Production background and roles of staff

The background to the production of "Dr. Slump Arale-chan Hoyoyo! The Hidden Treasure of Nanaba Castle" was to make the most of the popularity of the original work and its worldview. The original work is a manga of the same name serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" by Akira Toriyama, and its unique humor and charm of the characters have attracted many fans. The movie version was required to depict new adventures and character growth while retaining the essence of the original work.

The screenplay was written by Shimada Mitsuru and Yuki Yoshifumi, who developed a new story while respecting the worldview of the original work. Director Shibata Hiroki directed the film with attention to detail in order to bring out the best in the original work. Animation director Maeda Minoru carefully depicted the movements and expressions of the characters, enhancing the visual appeal. Music was handled by Kikuchi Shunsuke, who provided moving background music that matched the development of the story. Art director Urata Mataji realistically depicted the backgrounds of Nanaba Castle, the limestone caves, and other places, enriching the worldview of the story.

■ Viewer reactions and ratings

"Dr. Slump Arale-chan Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle" was highly praised by fans of the original work. In particular, scenes depicting Arale-chan's innocence and strength, as well as the bond with her friends, touched many viewers. The appearance of a new enemy character, Visna, was also praised for adding tension and thrills to the story. Many viewers commented that they were able to fully enjoy the worldview of the original work, and Arale-chan's character was especially beloved.

The film was also highly praised for its completeness, with each staff member from the scriptwriter, director, animation, music, art, etc., fulfilling their roles well. In particular, the realistic portrayal of the backgrounds of Nanaba Castle and the limestone caves, and the inspiring background music that matched the development of the story were well received by viewers.

■ Recommendations and related works

"Dr. Slump Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Nanaba Castle's Treasure" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to everyone who loves anime and comedies. In particular, the scenes depicting Arale-chan's innocence and strength, as well as the bond with her friends, will surely impress many viewers. In addition, the appearance of a new enemy character, Visna, adds tension and thrill to the story, so it is also recommended for those who enjoy adventure and action.

Related works include the original "Dr. Slump Arale-chan" and the "Dragon Ball" series, also created by Akira Toriyama. These works are also filled with Akira Toriyama's unique humor and the charm of his characters, providing viewers with emotion and laughter. Other anime works also produced by Toei can also be useful in understanding the production background and the roles of the staff.

Other works in the same genre that are also recommended are "Crayon Shin-chan" and "Sazae-san." These works also have appealing stories and characters that combine comedy and emotion, and will provide viewers with entertainment.

Conclusion

"Dr. Slump Arale-chan Hoyoyo! The Hidden Treasure of Nanaba Castle" is a work filled with Akira Toriyama's unique humor and the charm of his characters, and is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the world view. In particular, this movie version depicts new adventures and character growth while making use of the essence of the original work. Arale-chan's innocence and strength, as well as the bond with her friends, are at the center of the story, providing viewers with emotion and laughter. In addition, the appearance of a new enemy character, Visna, adds tension and thrills to the story. As it is a work that allows you to enjoy Akira Toriyama's world view throughout, it is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to everyone who loves anime and comedies.