---
title: "Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark..."
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-slump-and-arale-chan-hoyoyo-follow-the-rescued-shark-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 146093
imdb_id: "tt3466642"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-slump-and-arale-chan-hoyoyo-follow-the-rescued-shark-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... is a 1994 animated comedy film directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto. The production features the voice talents of Kenji Utsumi, Mami Koyama, Naokazu Adachi, and Wakako Shimazaki. The story begins when the character Arale Norimaki rescues a shark while visiting the beach. As a gesture of gratitude, the shark invites Arale and the rest of the Norimaki family to visit an underwater city, also referred to as the Underwater Kingdom. During their visit to this aquatic location, Arale encounters Urashima Taro, who accompanies her to an amusement park. While the Norimaki family explores the city, the character Suppaman pursues them with the intention of seeking revenge. The film has a runtime of twenty-five minutes and was released in Japan on March 12, 1994. This entry in the Dr. Slump and Arale-chan franchise serves as a short animated feature that expands on the adventures of the Norimaki family in an unusual, submerged setting.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mitsuo Hashimoto
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kenji Utsumi** as *Senbei Norimaki (voice)*
- **Mami Koyama** as *Arale Norimaki (voice)*
- **Naokazu Adachi** as *Taro Urashima (voice)*
- **Wakako Shimazaki** as *Mermaid Queen / Obotchaman (voice)*
- **Takeshi Aono** as *Urashima Taro(voice)*
- **Hiroko Emori** as *Turbo Norimaki(voice)*
- **Toru Furuya** as *Suppaman(voice)*
- **Hirohiko Kakegawa** as *Eel(voice)*
- **Yoko Kawanami** as *Midori Norimaki(voice)*
- **Chie Sato** as *Child Shark (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...?
Streaming availability for Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... worth watching?
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Animation for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... and when was it released?
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... is a feature film with a runtime of 25 minutes. It was released in 1994. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...?
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... was directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/146093)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/146093-dr)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3466642/)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dr/7csE6dSt87aq7lcJdMaJv1/credits/)

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