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PaRappa the Rapper

PaRappa the Rapper
★ 6.8/10•2001•23m•Action & Adventure•Animation•Kids
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I gotta believe!

PaRappa Rappa, a happy talking dog, goes on wacky adventures and crazy missions with his friends, PJ Berri, Matt Major, Katy Kat, Sunny Funny and Paula Fox.

Hiroaki Sakurai · Director

Akatsuki Yamatoya · Writer

Hiroshi Hashimoto · Writer

Hiro Masaki · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 14, 2001

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Initial PE123m

The Initial P

PaRappa attempts to reconcile two different promises he made with two different friends. First, he tells his buddy PJ and PJ's friend Matt that he'll play basketball with them on this particular day, but also tells Katy and Sunny that he'll go with them to Sister Cone's garage sale. Things get worse when Paula shows up and angers Katy by questioning her fashion sense. Gaster also further ruins PaRappa's day by stealing his bike and the money from the garage sale.

Apr 14, 2001

Episode 2 - The Theater Will Be DestroyedE223m

The Theater Will Be Destroyed

Dorothy, who wanted to become friends with Katy, wants to become a dancer once again; however, she feels that she cannot because she is old. Katy and her friends find out that the theater is about to be taken down, so PaRappa and his friends fix everything up for Dorothy to have one last dance on stage.

Apr 28, 2001

Episode 3 - Tiring Class Work...E323m

Tiring Class Work...

Matt tries to help his teacher get over his jitters after he announces that he's getting married. Matt figures out a way to help by seeking the help of Boxy Boy. Matt, PJ, and PaRappa start to cure their teacher of his fright—but instead, he turns crazy and goes after PaRappa and his friends.

May 19, 2001

Episode 4 - Is This the Sigh of Love?E423m

Is This the Sigh of Love?

Paula goes to a club only to find a mysterious DJ, whom she falls in love with. Soon after, she starts to dream more and more about him, and eventually learns that the DJ is PJ. At first she won't admit to liking him, but then tries to set up a date with him to see if she truly loves him.

May 26, 2001

Episode 5 - You're Almost NakedE523m

You're Almost Naked

PaRappa and his friends decide to go on a nice picnic together; that is, until they find a pendant which causes them to move through time, getting them into all sorts of trouble. They meet and befriend a goblin and help him find the love of the girl he loves, who looks an awful lot like Sunny.

Jun 2, 2001

Episode 6 - Any Dish Will Taste GoodE623m

Any Dish Will Taste Good

PaRappa and friends visit a sushi shop, unknowing that is really a cover-up by Gaster and Groober to steal the next door bank's money. Through some unfortunate consequences, the money ends up getting blown up. Now PaRappa and company have to do all they can to keep all the bank's customers calm whilst a new shipment on money comes in.

Jun 9, 2001

Episode 7 - You Sure Are BourgeoisE723m

You Sure Are Bourgeois

PaRappa and the gang try to help Chief Puddle win the heart of the girl of his dreams. But when her father forbids them from being together, she runs away, and gets trapped in a wildfire at the park. While Puddle attempts to save her, PaRappa and co. attempt to put out the fire.

Jun 16, 2001

Episode 8 - Don't Let Anyone Find ItE823m

Don't Let Anyone Find It

PaRappa, PJ, and Matt are secretly building a rocket ship and plan on going to outer space until Sunny finds out and tells Katy, Paula, and a hippo teacher who is determined to stop them from launching the rocket.

Jun 23, 2001

Episode 9 - It's Too Early to Give Up!E923m

It's Too Early to Give Up!

The annual PaRappa Town dance is coming up, and PaRappa is determined to ask if Sunny will go to the Dance with him, but his attempts to ask her out don't go as planned. To make things worse, at the Dance, Gaster and Groober secretly rob everyone blind, and fail.

Jun 30, 2001

Episode 10 - I Smell BananasE1023m

I Smell Bananas

PaRappa's favorite baseball player, Schimdt, comes to town. But before he can even ask for an autograph, Schimdt is kidnapped by Gaster and Groober. PaRappa, PJ, and Matt attempt a rescue mission.

Jul 7, 2001

Episode 11 - That Was Pretty HeavyE1123m

That Was Pretty Heavy

Matt buys into the "Dictionary of Great Men", inspired by the dictionary and the author, Mr. Ieday, Matt goes on an adventure with PaRappa and PJ in an attempt to fulfill his dream... however, their luck quickly turns sour thanks to Gaster and Groober's meddling.

Jul 14, 2001

Episode 12 - Are You Perhaps Scared?E1223m

Are You Perhaps Scared?

When a gaggle of ghosts drag Sunny to an old, spooky mansion, PaRappa and friends must face their fears and rescue her.

Aug 11, 2001

Episode 13 - Acho! Acho!E1323m

Acho! Acho!

PaRappa and friends scramble to clean up the Fruits Dojo when Chop Chop Master Onion returns to town after a long training journey. However, when he gets back, the dojo falls down, so Chop Chop forces his students to clean up the dojo and to do an impromptu karate lesson, which showed that he was around the world to learn specific techniques. After much pestering from Paula, Chop Chop shows her to do "the Kilimangyro Chop". As she runs home, her friends follow her and find out that she learned it so she could slice oranges to make marmalade.

Aug 25, 2001

Episode 14 - Hey, Who Will You Vote For?E1423m

Hey, Who Will You Vote For?

School elections are coming up, and both Paula and Matt are on the ballot. PJ unexpectedly wins the ballot even though he helped both candidates.

Sep 1, 2001

Episode 15 - It's My Fault...E1523m

It's My Fault...

Gaster and Groober steal Boxy Boy in hopes of using it to their advantage. But PaRappa gets everyone in PaRappa town to chase down the duo and get Boxy boy back.

Sep 8, 2001

Episode 16 - I'll Work HardE1623m

I'll Work Hard

When PaRappa accidentally wrecks a nearby shop, he needs to find a way to earn $300 to pay for the repairs. Luckily, PJ, Sunny, Katy, Paula, and Matt decide to help him out.

Sep 22, 2001

Episode 17 - You're the Center of AttentionE1723m

You're the Center of Attention

Katy wants to show off her new wedding dress designs, but no one aside from her friends seem to notice, until Gaster and Groober show up with a deep sea plot. When they kidnap Katy, PaRappa and the gang are led on a high-speed water chase.

Sep 29, 2001

Episode 18 - You Seem DroopyE1823m

You Seem Droopy

After saving a flower from a bust street, and replanting it in the park, Sunny learns of another one of Gaster's and Groober's plot. In the midst of this incident, a weird pollen is spreading across town, and every flower in town is starting to droop.

Oct 5, 2001

Episode 19 - Kick It Up, PJ!E1923m

Kick It Up, PJ!

While the gang tries to make the best of things when a hurricane hits PaRappa Town, PJ prepares for a DJ contest. Meanwhile, Gaster and Groober plot to trap the entire town inside Club Fun.

Oct 12, 2001

Episode 20 - That's Quite Spectacular!E2023m

That's Quite Spectacular!

Katy, Sunny and Paula want to make Matt's birthday into a huge spectacular day, but Matt is not happy about it. Everyone in town wishes him a happy birthday, so Matt runs away and decides to hide until the day is over.

Oct 19, 2001

Episode 21 - Leave It to Jonathan the Policeman!E2123m

Leave It to Jonathan the Policeman!

PaRappa and co. help Jonathan, a police dog, look for his Chief's missing cat Julia, whom Gaster has found and is determined to make his pet.

Oct 27, 2001

Episode 22 - Ah, The Dinosaur Looked This WayE2223m

Ah, The Dinosaur Looked This Way

A Sports day is being held at the school, and one of the competitors proves to be quite intimidating. While in a close race, PaRappa gets help from his little sister's pet.

Nov 2, 2001

Episode 23 - Like a SurferE2323m

Like a Surfer

Prince Fleaswallow says he is waiting for Catherine, so PaRappa and his friends go look for her, but it seems they have no luck doing so. Meanwhile, Fleaswallow teaches PaRappa how to surf.

Nov 9, 2001

Episode 24 - Now! Where are the Directors?E2423m

Now! Where are the Directors?

Chop Chop Master Onion thinks he's going to become a movie star, but it's another one of Gaster's evil plans, which PaRappa quickly discovers and foils. However, to keep their sensei's dream alive, PaRappa and the gang try to make a movie themselves.

Nov 2, 2001

Episode 25 - You're Saying You Can't Sleep?E2523m

You're Saying You Can't Sleep?

After catching a cold from Gaster, PJ can't sleep, which has an adverse effect on him. What's worse, he starts to grow larger every time he eats. After being sucked into PJ's little world (via his nose), PaRappa and co. try to expunge the Gaster Virus and save their friend.

Nov 16, 2001

Episode 26 - I'm Sure I'll Have Muscular Pain TomorrowE2623m

I'm Sure I'll Have Muscular Pain Tomorrow

PaRappa and friends try their hands at hockey. Katy is a superb goalie and learns of their coach's wishes to win the upcoming hockey game. The day of the match arrives and it's tight, with the final result resting on Katy's shoulders.

Dec 7, 2001

Episode 27 - Nice Flavor TodayE2723m

Nice Flavor Today

Impressed by Hairdresser Octopus's new car, PaRappa decides to try it out for himself, resulting in getting chased all the way to the clouds.

Dec 14, 2001

Episode 28 - I Won't Hand You My Heart!E2823m

I Won't Hand You My Heart!

PaRappa and Sunny finally have their chance to be together at a Christmas party. But when Sunny's heart becomes stolen by a jealous witch, PaRappa tries to get it back with help from his friends, Santa Claus, and (reluctantly) Gaster and Groober.

Dec 21, 2001

Episode 29 - PJ is a FriendE2923m

PJ is a Friend

PaRappa is worried by an ominous car following him and his friends, but it turns out to be MC King Kong Mushi wanting to hire PJ under his record company. Mushi watches PJ live and is impressed by the performance and PJ is signed up... However, things take a downward turn.

Jan 11, 2002

Episode 30 - Give Me the PaRappa Hat!E3023m

Give Me the PaRappa Hat!

After caring for a couple of birds, PaRappa finds that his hat was used as their nest, and that it has four bird eggs inside it the next day. After the eggs hatch, PaRappa and the gang must find someone to care for the baby birds. In the meantime, PaRappa's hat becomes a fashion statement across town.

Jan 11, 2002

Actors

Miyu Irino

Miyu Irino

PaRappa (voice)

Masami Kikuchi

Masami Kikuchi

PJ Berri (voice)

Mika Kanai

Mika Kanai

Sunny Funny (voice)

Rina Nakayama

Katy Kat (voice)

Kenichi Suzumura

Kenichi Suzumura

Matt Major (voice)

Akiko Kobayashi

Akiko Kobayashi

Paula Fox (voice)

Ryou Naitou

Ryou Naitou

Gaster (voice)

Akio Suyama

Akio Suyama

Groober (voice)

Masashi Ebara

Masashi Ebara

Boxy Boy (voice)

Kunihiko Yasui

Kunihiko Yasui

Papa PaRappa (voice)

"Mikko"

Pinto (voice)

Ryu Watabe

Chop Chop Master Onion (voice)

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Sister Gon (voice)

Yoshito Yasuhara

Yoshito Yasuhara

Prince Fleaswallow (voice)

Yuji Mitsuya

Yuji Mitsuya

Takoyama (voice)

Norio Wakamoto

Norio Wakamoto

MC King Kong Mushi (voice)

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