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Shonen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan
32 Episodes
9 min each
SPRING 2016
Synopsis
The anime is based on the 4-panel comic strip drawn by Morishita Hiromi and published in Young Jump. The story describes the daily life of Ashibe (an elementary school boy) and his family and friends, including a pet white sea lion.
Comedy
Slice of Life
Format
Unknown
Episodes
32
Per Episode
9 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
32 / 32 Episodes
1
Episode 1
Goma-chan Is Here!
Ashibe-kun and his Pa are starving after moving to their new place. Wondering where Ma is, Ashibe-kun goes outside to look for her when a mysterious fish falls from the moving truck...
2
Episode 2
Swim! Goma-chan!
Ashibe-kun goes to the public bath with his pa, Yuma-kun, Mao-chan, and Goma-chan. Paying the old lady, Goma-chan is allowed to enter. The boys get excited about the spacious bath, but Goma-chan is even more excited! It’s warm, but Goma-chan is happy to swim in the bath. But, make sure you don’t bother the other customers. Eating a popsicle after the bath is delicious!
3
Episode 3
I Want to Eat an Ice Pop!
That white and square thing… Ice pop. I want to eat it! Goma-chan cannot forget about the ice pop at the public bath. Even the clouds look like ice pops and Goma-chan sighs by the window. Ashibe-kun is worried, so he decides to take Goma-chan for a walk. During the walk, they see an ice pop store! Kyu-, kyu-! How do I get that!?
4
Episode 4
I Want to See Ashibe-kun!
Ashibe-kun made lots of friends in his new town, but he still thinks about Sugao-kun. “I wonder how he is.” Meanwhile, Sugao-kun cries everyday thinking about Ashibe-kun. One day, his Papa tells him they’re relocating to Ashibe-kun’s town!! Now, Sugao-kun cries every day from happiness. While dreaming about the day he can see Ashibe-kun again, it turns out Papa has lied about the location...
5
Episode 5
Exciting Aquarium!
Ashibe-kun’s class is going on a field trip to the aquarium! There are so many sea creatures to see and Goma-chan is excited. Ashibe-kun hears the announcement about the killer whale show and decides to watch with his friends.
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Episode 6
I Want Goma-chan!
Sakata’s big brother wants Goma-chan and is always daydreaming about the baby seal. Sakata suggests giving Goma-chan a present so Goma-chan will want to be his pet instead of Ashibe’s. His plan to give Goma-chan a chocolate covered fish goes awry when he gets splashed with cold water by Goma-chan...
7
Episode 7
Sugao-kun's Teacher
Realizing Sugao-kun needs to learn a new language due to the relocation, Sugao-kun’s dad hires a private tutor. However, Sugao-kun’s parents are concerned if they hired the right person. One day, Sugao-kun and his dad finds a camera crew from Japan investigating a Yeti...
8
Episode 8
Peppeppe-san's Blues
Ashibe-kun has given all the food in the fridge to Goma-chan. He even gave Goma-chan the canned crab which was a gift! How should they keep feeding Goma-chan? That’s right! They can go ask help to Grandpa who owns a large company! Ashibe-kun makes friends with Grandpa’s secretary, Peppeppe-san, but she has left. Is it because of the request Ashibe-kun has made to Grandpa? Where did you go, Peppeppe-san?!
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Episode 9
Liangliang of Wang Wang Ken
Ryanryan is in trouble during her route back to her restaurant, Wang Wang Ken, after her delivery. Ashibe-kun saves her with his awesome(?) singing ability. Ryanryan invites Ashibe-kun to her restaurant to thank him, but her fiancé(?) shows up, much to her dismay...
10
Episode 10
A Letter from Ashibe-kun
Ashibe-kun’s ma is surprised to see Goma-chan in the mailbox. Ashibe-kun tells Goma-chan that the mail is not an ice pop, but he is sad when he realizes there’s no letter from Sugao-kun. Ashibe-kun has sent a postcard to Sugao-kun earlier, but he has yet to hear back from him...
11
Episode 11
It's Summer! It's the Pool! It's Goma-chan!
The 1st day of the swimming lesson! Even Goma-chan looks happy to be swimming in a large pool! Sakata-kun decides to cheat and grabs on Goma-chan’s tail to win the race, but the surprised Goma-chan starts to swim fast! Mr. Tendou tries to help Sakata-kun, but he starts to race Goma-chan instead. Meanwhile, Ashibe-kun and Yuma-kun decides to teach Yumiko-chan and Mao-chan how to swim. Will the two learn how to swim?
12
Episode 12
Everyone's Sleepy
As usual, Goma-chan tries to wake up Ashibe-kun in the morning. But Ashibe-kun is having a tough time waking up. Even at school, Ashibe-kun keeps yawning. Ashibe-kun asks Mr. Tendou, “why do people yawn?” Mr. Tendou gets sleepy thinking about that question. Ashibe-kun’s grandpa and even Wang-san from the Chinese restaurant are sleepy... Goma-chan is getting sleepy too. But Goma-chan’s nap is always interrupted! Where can Goma-chan sleep?
13
Episode 13
Episode 13
To help Goma-chan cool down, the Ashibe Family decides to go to the beach with the Wang Wang Ken staff. Pa has built the beach house, but they’re only allowed to use the attic space. However, the attic turns out to be spacious and luxurious! Goma-chan is happy to swim in the sea. The group is ready to go back to the room... But, where is Goma-chan? Is Goma-chan going back to the sea?!
14
Episode 14
Ashibe's Open House
Ashibe-kun’s school is having an open house and both ma and pa are there to watch his class. Mr. Tendou enters the class to teach math, but it’s not going so well. Instead of using the blackboard, Mr. Tendou uses Goma-chan and stuffed animals. With all the Goma-chan look-alike stuffed animals, where did the real Goma-chan go?!
15
Episode 15
Goma-chan vs. Cat
Goma-chan is taking a nap when a cat drops by. Goma-chan remembers being used as a scratching post and tries to run away, but it’s too late. Ashibe and Pa try to come up with a solution for Goma-chan’s cat problems so Goma-chan can have a peaceful nap.
16
Episode 16
Say Cheese!
Ashibe and his friends are on a field trip to the mountains. Looks like Yumiko-chan’s dad has followed them to take pictures of his daughter. Not being able to take good pictures, Ashibe is determined to learn...
17
Episode 17
Fly! Fly! Goma-chan!
Goma-chan wants to fly after watching the birds, but Ashibe doesn’t understand. Once Ashibe finds out what Goma-chan wants to do, he tells Goma-chan that seals can’t fly... Meanwhile, Sugao-kun is stuck in a hole with his friends. What will they do...?
18
Episode 18
Ready, Go!
It’s Sport’s Day in Ashibe’s school. While Ashibe is getting excited, Sugao’s teacher is getting ready for his own Sport’s Day with his master. For some reason, Sugao and his family needs to participate in the event too...
19
Episode 19
Mr. Tendou's Marriage Meeting
Mr. Tendou is going to a marriage meeting, but Ashibe and his friends are concerned it won’t work out. They team up with Ms. Minami to teach him etiquettes on meeting new people, but Mr. Tendou seems to know them already... Will it work out?
20
Episode 20
Smile! Kanji-kun!
Goma-chan is being used as a scratching post by cats again. Ashibe heads to see his grandpa to ask for some guard dogs, but encounters a man getting picked on mean looking men. Before Ashibe can go save him, a grumpy looking man appears...
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Episode 21
Come Back Home, Ma!
It’s late and Ma is still not back yet. Ashibe starts getting worried she may never come back. Ashibe, Pa, and Goma-chan try to remember if there was anything Ma was upset about that made her want to leave...
22
Episode 22
Yuma-kun's Family Secrets
Yuma-‘s mom is a famous actress, but she can’t do any housework. She bakes cookies per Yuma’s request, but Yuma quickly regrets it. While she doesn’t want anyone to know about her flaws, Yuma seems to have a secret of his own...
23
Episode 23
I Wanna Be Goma-chan!
Sakata makes a Goma-chan suit to make his brother happy, but before he can put his plans to action, Big Bro takes the suit to show it to Goma-chan. As he walks the neighborhood wearing a Goma-chan suit, everyone thinks he’s the real Goma-chan. Meanwhile, Sakata finds the real Goma-chan but thinks he found his brother in the suit...
24
Episode 24
Goma-chan Goes to the Fish Market
Ashibe’s class is taking a field trip to the fish market. Even though Ms. Minami told Ashibe not to bring Goma-chan, Goma-chan is right next to Ashibe, as usual. Goma-chan goes missing and Ms. Minami is in desperate search for the baby seal!
25
Episode 25
Goma-chan and the Snow
Peppeppe is on her way to make a delivery to Ashibe’s house, but she drops her cell phone in the river. Meanwhile, Ashibe is playing with his friends at the park and finds Mao-chan’s uncle making a snow sculpture. While they admire his creation, they see Snow Queen walking by…
26
Episode 26
Year's End! Goma-chan's Singing Competition!
Ashibe enters a singing competition with Goma-chan. He practices to sing loud every day, loud enough for Sugao-kun to hear. But on the day of the competition, Ashibe is unable to sing!
27
Episode 27
I Really Hate Goma-chan!
Ashibe gets angry when Goma-chan doodles over his drawing and they get into a fight. Sakata and Big Bro finds Goma-chan on the street. Big Bro gives Goma-chan ice pops and suggests Goma-chan should stay with them to which Goma-chan agrees...
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Episode 28
Teacher's Training
Sugao-kun’s teacher realizes he has gained weight since he started living with the Anan Family. He decides to train in the mountain to get rid of his worldly desires, but he cannot win against hunger... Meanwhile, Pa notices Goma-chan is gaining weight too and decides to put Goma-chan on a diet.
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Episode 29
Everyone Goes to a Hot Spring
Ashibe’s grandpa takes everyone to the hot springs. Saotome-kun wants to get closer to Peppeppe-chan, but he’s too shy. Ashibe and Goma-chan to the rescue!
30
Episode 30
Make It to Ashibe-kun!
It’s almost Ashibe’s birthday and Sugao wants to send him a present. It turns out Sugao is a very talented woodcarver and Teacher is unusually eager to support him. But Chit and Yeti feel left out...
31
Episode 31
Ashibe's Birthday
Grandpa is hosting Ashibe’s birthday party and everyone is invited! There’s even a raffle to determine the next president of Grandpa’s company?! Meanwhile, Sugao meets a man who’s returning to Japan...
32
Episode 32
Let's Go See Sugao-kun!
Ashibe’s Grandpa brings Ashibe and all the employees to see Sugao, but they get lost along the way. Unable to wait, Sugao and his father go looking for them but they get lost as well. Ashibe finally arrives at Sugao’s house only to find out Sugao is not there...
Characters
Voice Actors
Nao Touyama (japanese)
Goma-chan
Main
Voice Actors
Rie Kawamura (japanese)
Ashibe Ashiya
Main
Voice Actors
Kenjirou Tsuda (japanese)
Ashibe no Tou-chan
Supporting
Voice Actors
Nao Touyama (japanese)
Sugao Anan
Supporting
Voice Actors
Chinatsu Akasaki (japanese)
Chit
Supporting
Voice Actors
Ayane Sakura (japanese)
Yuma Asahara
Supporting
Staff
Hiromi Morishita
Original Creator
Nobuhiro Kondou
Director
Toshimitsu Takeuchi
Series Composition
Chiemi Kurosaki
Character Design
Kenji Katoh
Music
Comments
Information
Aired
Apr 04, 2016
to Feb 20, 2017
Season
SPRING 2016
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
Bridge
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