Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Nchao! Wakuwaku Heart no Natsuyasumi

Aired: 1994

A short-feature theatrical anime from the Dr. Slump franchise by Akira Toriyama, screened at the Toei Anime Fair in July 1994. Set in Penguin Village during summer vacation, the film follows Arale-chan and her friends through a series of slapstick adventures, featuring Gatchan's antics, Senbei Norimaki's bizarre inventions, a village summer festival and beach outings. Old favorites from the series make return appearances as the story celebrates Penguin Village's boisterous daily life, friendship and family bonds with Arale's signature chaotic gags and warm atmosphere.