Chimpui
Two aliens seek a bride for their prince on Earth.
Chimpui is a Japanese manga created by Fujiko F. Fujio in 1985, later adapted into an anime. The story follows two aliens who come to Earth seeking a girl to marry their prince, and they find a sixth-grade candidate named Eri. It is notable as the last children's manga created by Fujiko F. Fujio.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Fujiko F. Fujio
- Year created
- 1985
- Medium
- Manga, later adapted into anime
- Genre
- Children's manga
- Notability
- Last children's manga by Fujiko F. Fujio
Facts from the source article.
Characters
Chimpui is a mouse-like alien who informs Eri about the prince's marriage plans. He sometimes tries to persuade Eri to marry the prince and assists her on Earth or while on Mahl. Junko Hori voices Chimpui. Eri Kasuga, a 12-year-old Chinese-Japanese sixth-grade tomboy, is Chimpui's best friend; she is voiced by Megumi Hayashibara. Wanderyu, a dog-like alien and Chimpui's sidekick, also helps Eri, though she occasionally dislikes him and calls him "Grandpa Wada"; Jōji Yanami provides his voice. Uchiki Sho, a sixth-grade student strong in studies but weak in sports, is Eri's best friend and the object of her crush; he dreams of becoming an astronaut and is voiced by Sasaki Nozomu. Sunemi Koganeyama is Eri's wealthy friend. Masao Oeyama, a strong-willed sixth grader good at sports who bullies Uchiki, is voiced by Daiki Nakamura. Masao Koyama, a sixth-grade schoolboy with a similar name, is voiced by Jun'ichi Kanemaru. Hotaru Fujino and Sayaka Hata are Eri's classmates. Prince Lulealv is an unseen prince who appears only in Eri's dreams.
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