Shounen Ashibe
OVAFinished

Shounen Ashibe

Young Ashibe

少年アシベ

Genres

  • Comedy

Genres: Comedy.

#20359

Ranked

#19133

Popularity

2

Favorites

20

Members

Episode Progress

Complete

3 / 3 episodes aired

All 3 episodes available

OVA3 / 3 epsFinished
Aired
Jan 21, 1991 – May 21, 1991
Duration
50 min
Time to Complete
50m
Rating
G - All Ages

Alternative Titles

ja少年アシベ

enYoung Ashibe

Synopsis

After moving to a new town, a young boy comes across a lone baby seal. They become fast friends and enjoy everyday life together.

Synopsis

After moving to a new town, a young boy comes across a lone baby seal. They become fast friends and enjoy everyday life together.

Platform Scores

MAL

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Canonical
Rank #20359

AniList

35 / 100

Mean 35Trend 0Popularity 20

Kitsu

66 / 100

Users 46Runtime 50m

AniList Trend

2

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Episode Guide

Aired so far: 3 / 3

Main Story

3 / 3

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 3

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

OVAs: 1

Status Breakdown

20users
Dropped945.0%
Planning630.0%
Paused315.0%
Completed210.0%

Relations

1991
Shounen Ashibe (TV)

Shounen Ashibe (TV)

Alt. VersionTV
Finished
·Spring 1991·37 eps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes is Shounen Ashibe?

Shounen Ashibe consists of 3 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 50 minutes.

Is Shounen Ashibe finished?

Yes, Shounen Ashibe is a finished OVA series. It has concluded its run and there are no upcoming episodes.

What is Shounen Ashibe about?

Shounen Ashibe is a comedy anime featuring themes of pets and friendship. It follows a young boy named Ashiya, Ashibe who finds a baby seal named Goma-chan after moving to a new town, and the two become inseparable companions.

Who directed the Shounen Ashibe OVA?

The OVA was directed by Ishiguro, Noboru. Other notable staff members involved in the production include Arakawa, Toshiyuki and Morishita, Hiromi.

What is the age rating for Shounen Ashibe?

Shounen Ashibe is rated G, making it suitable for all ages. Its lighthearted story about a boy and his pet seal is designed to be accessible to a wide audience.

Is Shounen Ashibe related to the TV series?

Yes, this OVA is an alternative version of the story found in Shounen Ashibe (TV). It serves as a standalone entry within the franchise.

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