TV-Series
Description
"Dokkoida?!" is a comedic science fiction anime that revolves around Suzuo Sakurazaki, a young man who becomes an undercover superhero in a futuristic setting. Suzuo is recruited by the Superhero Association, a secret organization tasked with protecting Earth from alien threats. To maintain his anonymity, Suzuo is given a transforming suit that turns him into Dokkoida, a pink-suited, rabbit-eared superhero. However, the suit’s design is intentionally ridiculous, leading to frequent comedic situations as Suzuo struggles to balance his superhero duties with his personal life.

The series is set in an apartment complex where Suzuo lives alongside other tenants who are also secretly superheroes or villains. These include Tanpopo, a cheerful and energetic girl who transforms into the superheroine Tanpopo; Kumiko, a stoic and serious warrior who becomes the armored hero Zetsu; and Pyunma, a laid-back and carefree individual who transforms into the hero Gekkou. Despite their heroic roles, the characters often clash due to their contrasting personalities and conflicting missions, creating a chaotic yet humorous dynamic.

The plot primarily focuses on Suzuo’s attempts to adapt to his new role as Dokkoida while dealing with the absurdity of his situation. The Superhero Association assigns him various missions to combat alien threats, but these tasks often escalate into comedic misunderstandings or over-the-top confrontations. The series also explores the interactions between the residents of the apartment complex, blending slice-of-life elements with superhero action. Romantic subplots occasionally surface, particularly involving Suzuo and Tanpopo, adding a layer of interpersonal drama to the narrative.

The tone of "Dokkoida?!" is lighthearted and satirical, poking fun at traditional superhero tropes while maintaining a sense of adventure. The series balances its comedic moments with occasional action sequences, though the focus remains on the characters’ humorous misadventures rather than intense battles. The interplay between the main cast, their dual identities, and the absurdity of their missions drive the story forward, creating a unique blend of comedy, science fiction, and superhero genres.
Information
Dokkoida?!
住めば都のコスモス荘・すっとこ大戦ドッコイダー
Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sou Suttoko Taisen Dokkoider
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 07/05/2003 – 09/20/2003
Categories
Genre
AdventureActionComedy
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Enter Dokkoida!
2Purple Hair, How Hip Can Ya Get?
3Dokkoida vs. Edelweiss!
4The Strange Neighbor, Sayuri
5Mission: Allowance Increase
6The Pool Cycle Race
7Kurika's Dream
8Little Sister Love
9I Like it Hot
10Mogumokkuru's Make-Over
11Cosmos House's Last Hour?
12Battle of Zealousness!
Cast
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Takuya Nonaka
  • Script
    Kazuharu Sato
    Waji Sato
    Hisaya Takabayashi
    Ryūnosuke Kingetsu
    Mai Kouda
  • Episode Director
    Atsushi Okuda
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Shintaro Inokawa
    Mitsuru Obunai
    Keiichi Sasajima
    Haruo Sotozaki
    Takuya Nonaka
    Yayoi Minazuki
    Hiroatsu Agata
  • Music
    Kuniaki Haishima
  • Original Character Design
  • Art Director
    Tadashi Kudo
  • Mecha design
    Yasutoshi Niwa
  • Cgi Director
    Takeshi Nagata
    Ryu Suzuki
  • Producer
    Tsuneo Takechi
    Atsushi Yamamori
    Hitoshi Kawamura
    Shinji Arinaga
    Masahito Arinaga
  • Director
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Takuya Nonaka
  • Storyboard
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Tetsu Kimura
    Shintaro Inokawa
    Mitsuru Obunai
    Keiichi Sasajima
    Katsumi Terahigashi
    Takuya Nonaka
  • Unit Director
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Takuya Nonaka
    Kumiko Ōhori
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Jun Shibata
  • Animation Director
    Atsushi Okuda
    Toshimitsu Kobayashi
    Yoshitaka Kōno
    Mitsuru Obunai
    Jun Shibata
    Haruo Sotozaki
    Naoto Hosoda
    Satoshi Takahashi
    Atsushi Ogasawara
    Satoru Nakaya
    Futoshi Higashide
  • Sound Director
    Hiromi Kikuta
  • Director of Photography
    Tadashi Kitaoka
Production
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    MediaWorks
    Media Factory
    Toshiba Entertainment
    Memory-Tech
  • Animation Production
    ufotable
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