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Akane Kimidori serves as a central supporting character in *Dr. Slump*, acting as Arale Norimaki's best friend and eventually becoming Tsukutsun Tsun's girlfriend. She lives at the Coffee Pot café run by her older sister, Aoi Kimidori.
Personality-wise, Akane embodies a rebellious, tomboyish spirit distinct from Aoi's compliance. She frequently breaks rules and orchestrates pranks against Senbei Norimaki and other Penguin Village residents. Despite typically poor academic performance, she displays notable cunning and intelligence when crafting elaborate schemes, often expressing frustration at others' perceived lack of understanding. Early manga chapters show her bringing alcohol to school, though this trait diminishes later. She possesses a volatile temper and reacts aggressively when provoked.
Akane first appears when paired as desk partners with Arale in Miss Yamabuki's seventh-grade class. Initially annoyed by Arale's persistent following, she develops respect and friendship after witnessing Arale's strength during an encounter with her cousins Taro and Peasuke Soramame. She participates in numerous escapades with Arale, including an identity swap where Akane experiences confusion over Arale's robotic limitations. Future-focused segments depict her at ages 23 and 73 via the Future Camera; her life is interrupted by Earth's destruction in *Dragon Ball Z* at age 43 before revival.
In *Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure*, Akane joins Arale, Senbei, Gatchan, Taro, and Peasuke on a space mission to rescue Midori Yamabuki from Dr. Mashirito, forming a self-contained narrative outside main continuity.
She crosses into the *Dragon Ball* universe during the Red Ribbon Army Saga, interacting with Goku and attempting to ride the Flying Nimbus—only to be rejected for her impure heart. She briefly reappears in *Dragon Ball Super* Episode 69, retaining her adolescent appearance despite time progression. Spin-off media like *Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission* feature her alongside Taro and Peasuke in tournaments.
Her documented abilities include the wrestling maneuver Cobra Twist. Design changes occur in the *Doctor Slump* remake where her hair shifts from blonde to brunette. A GU clothing commercial adapts her character live-action, portrayed by Yuki Uchida with Peasuke and Taro.
Akane's character arc explores relational development, particularly her romance with Tsukutsun Tsun. Her personality parallels Bulma from *Dragon Ball* in initial annoyance toward the protagonist (Arale/Goku), romantic dynamics resembling Bulma's early relationship with Yamcha, shared enthusiasm for scooters/motorcycles, and similar Flying Nimbus rejection.
Personality-wise, Akane embodies a rebellious, tomboyish spirit distinct from Aoi's compliance. She frequently breaks rules and orchestrates pranks against Senbei Norimaki and other Penguin Village residents. Despite typically poor academic performance, she displays notable cunning and intelligence when crafting elaborate schemes, often expressing frustration at others' perceived lack of understanding. Early manga chapters show her bringing alcohol to school, though this trait diminishes later. She possesses a volatile temper and reacts aggressively when provoked.
Akane first appears when paired as desk partners with Arale in Miss Yamabuki's seventh-grade class. Initially annoyed by Arale's persistent following, she develops respect and friendship after witnessing Arale's strength during an encounter with her cousins Taro and Peasuke Soramame. She participates in numerous escapades with Arale, including an identity swap where Akane experiences confusion over Arale's robotic limitations. Future-focused segments depict her at ages 23 and 73 via the Future Camera; her life is interrupted by Earth's destruction in *Dragon Ball Z* at age 43 before revival.
In *Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure*, Akane joins Arale, Senbei, Gatchan, Taro, and Peasuke on a space mission to rescue Midori Yamabuki from Dr. Mashirito, forming a self-contained narrative outside main continuity.
She crosses into the *Dragon Ball* universe during the Red Ribbon Army Saga, interacting with Goku and attempting to ride the Flying Nimbus—only to be rejected for her impure heart. She briefly reappears in *Dragon Ball Super* Episode 69, retaining her adolescent appearance despite time progression. Spin-off media like *Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission* feature her alongside Taro and Peasuke in tournaments.
Her documented abilities include the wrestling maneuver Cobra Twist. Design changes occur in the *Doctor Slump* remake where her hair shifts from blonde to brunette. A GU clothing commercial adapts her character live-action, portrayed by Yuki Uchida with Peasuke and Taro.
Akane's character arc explores relational development, particularly her romance with Tsukutsun Tsun. Her personality parallels Bulma from *Dragon Ball* in initial annoyance toward the protagonist (Arale/Goku), romantic dynamics resembling Bulma's early relationship with Yamcha, shared enthusiasm for scooters/motorcycles, and similar Flying Nimbus rejection.