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"Fight! Dokan-kun" - A quirky story about a robot and his family

"Tatakae! Dokan-kun" is an anime series that was broadcast on TV Tokyo in 2008 and was produced by DLE and Frogman Co. This anime depicts the story of a mysterious, high-performance, clay pipe-shaped robot named Dokan-kun who becomes a member of the main character's family and solves various problems. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as related works.

Overview

"Tatakae! Dokan-kun" was broadcast for a total of 26 episodes from April 5 to September 27, 2008. It was aired every Saturday from 7:00 to 7:30 as part of TV Tokyo's "Phi Tension☆TV". This work is an original anime and does not have an original work.

The film is directed by FROGMAN, written by FROGMAN and Mamoru Nakano, and directed by Inushige. The animation is by Kotaro Yamawaki, Shinpei Tsutsumi, and Inushige, and the music is by manzo. Copyright belongs to DLE/Phi Tension TV Production Committee and TV Tokyo.

story

The setting of "Fight! Clay Pipe" is the Carnegie family home. One day, a mysterious clay pipe robot named Clay Pipe suddenly appears in front of Dad and Peter, and by chance becomes a member of the family. Clay Pipe is a super high-performance robot that can freely transform into anything imaginable and from which anything pops out. By operating the state-of-the-art touch panel attached to his chest, he can solve any problem with ease.

Mr. Clay Pipe's exploits enrich the daily life of the Carnegie family and deepen the family bond. Peter is amazed by Mr. Clay Pipe's transformations and abilities, but he calmly comments on them even when he gets into trouble, and grows into a central figure in the family.

character

The main characters are as follows.

• Dokan-kun : A mysterious robot with a clay pipe. The desktop on his stomach comes standard with the latest Dokandoows. By installing various applications, he can transform and exert his abilities.
• Pilot : The person who sits on top of Dokan-kun and controls him. Dokan-kun's movements are not only violent, but sometimes he also deforms, so he always ends up in a terrible situation.
• Peter : The main character of the story. A fourth-grader at Kumadegawa Private Academy. He always gets caught up in the mishaps caused by his dad and Dokan-kun. He's a reliable guy who calmly points out the jokes of those around him.
• Dad : Peter's dad and head of the Carnegie family. He has a very naive personality and is known for his unconventional behavior, such as calling his son "Genta" for some reason. However, he is also a dad who loves Peter more than anyone else.
• Mr. Pascal : Peter's homeroom teacher. He thinks of himself as a fashionable, stylish, and intelligent teacher. His favorite subject is geography. He is always the target of Principal Kumadegawa's blowgun.
• Principal Kumadegawa : The principal of the private Kumadegawa Academy. He looks like a big shot in his kimono, but for some reason he's wearing roller skates. When things get bad for him, he immediately blows a blowgun and runs away.

episode

In each episode, Dokan-kun transforms into various objects and solves problems. Below are the subtitles for each episode.

• Episode 1: Hotpot Robot (2008/04/05)
• Episode 2: Signal Robot (2008/04/12)
• Episode 3: Satellite Robot (2008/04/19)
• Episode 4: Futon Robo (2008/04/26)
• Episode 5: May Doll Robot (2008/05/03)
• Episode 6: Refrigerator Robot (2008/05/10)
• Episode 7: TV Robot (2008/05/17)
• Episode 8: Public Telephone Robot (2008/05/24)
• Episode 9: Gymnasium Robot (2008/05/31)
• Episode 10: Flowerpot Robot (2008/06/07)
• Episode 11: Microwave Robot (2008/06/14)
• Episode 12: Fire Extinguisher Robot (2008/06/21)
• Episode 13: Iron Pipe Robot (2008/06/28)
• Episode 14: Opening Ceremony (2008/07/05)
• Episode 15: Judo (2008/07/12)
• Episode 16: Discus Throw (2008/07/19)
• Episode 17: Latest gymnastics (2008/07/26)
• Episode 18: 100M freestyle (2008/08/02)
• Episode 19: The Pole (2008/08/09)
• Episode 20: Scavenger hunt (2008/08/16)
• Episode 21: Curling (2008/08/23)
• Episode 22: Synchronized Swimming - Part 1 (2008/08/30)
• Episode 23: Synchronization: Part 2 (2008/09/06)
• Episode 24: Diving (2008/09/13)
• Episode 25: Archery (2008/09/20)
• Episode 26: Goodbye Clay Pipe (2008/09/27)

Related Titles

"Fight! Dokan-kun" is one of the Dokan-kun series, and includes the following related works:

• Cyber ​​Warrior Dokan-kun
• Go ahead!! Clay Pipe
• Teach me! Dokan-kun
• Dokankun Drawing Song
• Jump out! Clay Pipe
• Dokankun Extra Edition Champ Dokan
• Dokan-kun Extra: The deteriorating human relationships at the school lunch center
• Dokankun Extra Edition: The Tale of the Public Telephone Robot
• Clay Pipe-kun Extra Edition: Soba Clay Pipe

In particular, "Jump Out! Dokan-kun" was a new TV series broadcast on NHK Educational TV, and was aired as part of the popular TV program "Digista Teens." It aired every Wednesday from 7:25pm (rebroadcast the following Tuesday at 12:25am), and was the series that saw Frogman Company make its debut as a regular on NHK.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Fight! Dokan-kun" has been loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults, for its unique setting and humorous story. Dokan-kun's transformations and abilities provide surprises and laughs every time, and the story of family ties is heartwarming. FROGMAN's unique style and DLE's high-quality animation have also been praised.

This work is recommended as an anime that the whole family can enjoy. In particular, children will be interested in Dokan-kun's transformations and abilities, which may spark their interest in science and technology. In addition, parents and children can learn a lot from watching the story together, which depicts the importance of family ties and problem solving.

You can also enjoy the world of Dokan-kun even more by checking out the other works in the Dokan-kun series. In particular, Dokan-kun Jumps Out is broadcast on NHK, so it will appeal to a wider audience.

"Fight! Dokan-kun" is a wonderful anime filled with humor and emotion. Please watch it and experience the charm of Dokan-kun.