Hello! Spank
Series Overview
Morimura Aiko is a junior high school student who is short for her age. Her father went on a yacht ten years ago and his whereabouts remained in obscurity. Her mother, a designer for hats, left for Paris, leaving Aiko in the care of her uncle, Mr Fujinami. Aiko had a pet dog, Papi, but it died in a car accident. Around the same time, another dog, Spank, appears before her. Having gone through so many unfortunate events in her life, Spank's presence begins to brighten up Aiko's life and put a smile on her face.
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1 Season • 63 Episodes
24 min per episode
1981 – 1982
Premiered: Sat, Mar 7, 1981
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 63: “Goodbye Spank, please come again!”
Mom came back from Paris after a long time. It is said that Med has opened a hat shop in Tokyo. But Aiko says she doesn't want to leave this sea where her dad will come back someday. Mom tells such a serious fact to Aiko." No matter how long I wait, my dad won't come back", "Actually, the distressed Seagull was found a long time ago", "I immediately flew away and confirmed my dead dad", "I thought I would shut up until Aiko grows up someday", "There is still a father's grave on a hill with a view of the sea on the island," but when Aiko heard it, she suddenly ran out of the house. " I definitely don't want to believe it! I can't believe my dad died." Aiko is alone, crouching on the beach at night and thinking of her dad...
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shizue Takanashi, Shunichi Yukimuro
Koji Makaino
Masao Miyauchi
Hiroshi Ogino
Department Leadership Roster
Masao Miyauchi
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Ogino
Producer
Koji Makaino
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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6: FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Hello! Spank about?
Morimura Aiko is a junior high school student who is short for her age. Her father went on a yacht ten years ago and his whereabouts remained in obscurity. Her mother, a designer for hats, left for Paris, leaving Aiko in the care of her uncle, Mr Fujinami. Aiko had a pet dog, Papi, but it died in a car accident. Around the same time, another dog, Spank, appears before her. Having gone through so many unfortunate events in her life, Spank's presence begins to brighten up Aiko's life and put a smile on her face.
How many seasons does Hello! Spank have?
Hello! Spank comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hello! Spank?
Key cast members in Hello! Spank include Kei Tomiyama, Mari Okamoto, Noriko Tsukase.
Who created or directed Hello! Spank?
Hello! Spank was developed and directed by Not specified.