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Hello! Spank 1981

Name: Hello! Spank
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Duration: 24 min
Cast: Kei Tomiyama, Mari Okamoto, Noriko Tsukase

★ 6.5/10 AnimationComedyFamily 1 seasons · 63 eps Ended

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What is Hello! Spank?

Hello! Spank is a television series first released in 1981.

Type: TV series
Year: 1981
Status: Ended
Episodes: 63
Runtime: 24 minutes
First aired: Mar 7, 1981
Networks: TV Tokyo, Tokyo Channel 12
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
Updated: Aug 18, 2026

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82 /100 Solid Watch

⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10

🧠 Narrative Depth7.4/10

🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10

🎬 Production Scale8.2/10

🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Comedy #Family

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Overview

Hello! Spank is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by TV Tokyo, Tokyo Channel 12. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 63 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“A lonely junior‑high girl finds joy when a stray dog named Spank appears.”

#comedy #family #heartwarming

Reasons to watch

bright animation style
uplifting story about friendship
suitable for all ages

Keep in mind

simple narrative focus
limited character variety

Watch it if you enjoy gentle, feel‑good tales of companionship and recovery.

The series is light‑hearted and appropriate for children and families.

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Cast

Kei Tomiyama Fujinami

Mari Okamoto Aiko

Noriko Tsukase Spank

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Hello! Spank?

The show follows junior‑high student Aiko, whose life brightens after a stray dog named Spank appears.

Who looks after Aiko in the series?

Aiko is cared for by her uncle, Mr Fujinami, after her mother moves to Paris.

Why is Aiko’s father absent?

He disappeared on a yacht ten years earlier and his whereabouts remain unknown.

What happened to Aiko’s original pet?

Her first dog, Papi, died in a car accident.

What tone does the series have?

It is a comedic, family‑oriented story with an uplifting, heartwarming tone.

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