Norakuro-kun

のらくろクン

Aired: 1987 - 1988

A comedy anime reimagining 'Norakuro,' the iconic national character created by Tagawa Suihou before World War II, transplanted into modern Japan. Set in a fictional contemporary Japan where humans and dogs coexist, the series follows grandfather Kurokichi and his grandson Norakuro-kun, who move from the countryside to Tokyo and move in with the ordinary Kinoshita family, creating a string of amusing incidents. A bold reinvention that pivots from the original's military comedy into a family sitcom satirizing the bubble-era society. Popular artists of the time such as BaBe and MEGU performed the theme songs, presenting a fresh vision of 'Norakuro' accessible to viewers across generations.