Title

Dr. Slump

Also known as: ドクタースランプ, Dr. Slump and Arale-Chan, 機器娃娃, Dr.スランプ, 닥터 슬럼프

by Akira Toriyama

Score from AniList: 75/100finished18 volumes236 chapters

Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi Slice of Life More like Dr. Slump

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Basking in the glow of his scientific achievement, Senbei scrambles to get Arale in working order so the rest of Penguin Village won't have reason to suspect she's not really a girl. But first Senbei needs to find her a pair of glasses and some clothes... (Source: VIZ Media)

Chapters available: 236
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A zany, slapstick classic in which a boyish inventor builds a robot girl and tries to keep the village from discovering her secret, with a joyful, surreal tone.

Pros

Joyful, surreal comedy
Iconic, memorable characters
A long, complete 236-chapter run

Cons

Slapstick can feel dated
The episodic structure can feel loose

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Dr. Slump begins with a scientist basking in his achievement. Senbei has built Arale, a robot girl, and scrambles to get her in working order so the rest of Penguin Village will not suspect she is not really a girl. First she needs a pair of glasses and some clothes. The premise is a wild, surreal comedy with a child-like heroine at its heart, and the village's bemused reactions are a constant source of laughs.The series is at its most fun in its slapstick and its endless invention. Arale's wild energy and the village's oddball residents make for lively, joyful comedy, and the gags land with cheerful timing.The weaknesses are slapstick that can feel dated to some readers and an episodic structure that can drift. Readers who love classic gag comedy will find a joyous read. Those wanting a continuous story may find it loose, though its warmth is infectious.