---
title: "Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-slump-and-arale-chan-hoyoyo-the-treasure-of-nanaba-castle-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 146084
imdb_id: "tt7811492"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 48
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle is a 1984 animated comedy film. The story begins when Senbei Norimaki discovers a secret treasure known as the Eye of Rainbow, which is hidden within the legendary Nanaba Castle located in the mountains. This artifact is said to possess the power to make any dream come true. The plot follows Arale Norimaki and Gatchan as they attempt to steal the treasure. Their plans are interrupted by Bisna, a descendant of the Nanaba Kingdom, who seizes the Eye of Rainbow. Bisna intends to use the treasure to revive both the devil and the fallen Nanaba Kingdom. In response to these events, Arale and her friends embark on a journey toward the secret Nanaba Castle in an effort to recover the treasure. The film has a runtime of 48 minutes and was released in Japan on December 22, 1984. It is categorized as an anime film and is part of the Dr. Slump series of motion pictures.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hiroki Shibata
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kenji Utsumi** as *Senbei Norimaki (voice)*
- **Mami Koyama** as *Arale Norimaki (voice)*
- **Kazuko Sugiyama** as *Akane Kimidori (voice)*
- **Naomi Jinbo** as *Peasuke Soramame (voice)*
- **Toshio Furukawa** as *Tarou Soramame (voice)*
- **Hiroshi Otake** as *Nikochan Daiou (voice)*
- **Isamu Tanonaka** as *Gala (voice)*
- **Shigeru Chiba** as *Nikochan's Servant (voice)*
- **Mitsuko Horie** as *Obotchaman (voice)*
- **Masaharu Sato** as *Pagos (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle?
Streaming availability for Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle 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! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle worth watching?
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 4 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! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle and when was it released?
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle is a feature film with a runtime of 48 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle?
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle was directed by Hiroki Shibata.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/146084)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba ...](https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Dr._Slump_and_Arale-chan:_Hoyoyo!_The_Treasure_of_Nanaba_Castle&redirect=no)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/146084/cast)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle](https://cynyma.com/title/251781635/dr-slump-and-aralechan-hoyoyo-the-treasure-of-nanaba-castle/cast)
- [Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dr-slump-and-arale-chan-hoyoyo-the-treasure-of-nanaba-castle/RfkPfZc3aJxHKAK38GXhF4/credits/)

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