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Papuwa-kun: The Southern Boy

南国少年パプワくん

“Boy and dog live peacefully until pursued man arrives, sparking lifelong rivalry over a stolen jewel and bizarre adventures.”

42 episodes25 min

Adventure, Comedy, ShounenFall 1992Nippon AnimationPG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Synopsis

Boy and dog live peacefully until pursued man arrives, sparking lifelong rivalry over a stolen jewel and bizarre adventures.

Papuwa-kun is a young boy living a quiet life with his dog, Chappy, on a small island located somewhere in South Pacific, when Shintaro, who is being pursued by gangsters, invades their happy existence. Chappi takes Shintaro's precious Jewel, thereby making the two main characters lifelong rivals. Together they experience a series of bizarre adventures and situations. (Source: AnimeNfo)