Wowser (TV series)
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is an anime
based on the Belgian comic strip Cubitus
. It consisted of 52 two-part episodes, and originally aired from April 5, 1988 to March 27, 1989.
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Professor Dingy (Sémaphore in French, Ron in Japanese and Polish, Semafoor in Dutch, Professore in Italian and Abqarino in Arabic) is Wowser's owner who has a big white moustache and wears a pink sweater. He is a genius inventor, although his eccentric creations usually backfire on him. Japanese voice actor: Kaneta Kimotsuki
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Ratso (Sénéchal in French, Blackie in Japanese and Polish, Balthazar in Dutch and Spanish, Gatto in Italian and Mushakess in Arabic) is Wowser's rival/sometimes friend. He is an annoying black cat who often sabotages the Professor's inventions. Japanese voice actress: Rica Matsumoto
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Linda Lovely (Cherry in Japanese, Dutch and Polish, and Nadine in Arabic; her name is also Linda in Italian version) is a teenager who seems to take quite a fancy to Wowser. Japanese voice actress: Miina Tominaga
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Betrice (Beatrix in Japanese and Polish, Bea in Italian) is a rather bossy woman who is often rude to Wowser. Japanese voice actress: Kazuko Sugiyama
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Officer Whistle is a policeman who keeps a whistle in his mouth which is used to tell people off when there is trouble. Japanese voice actor: Koichi Yamadera
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. The dub changed the names of the characters and replaced the original music.
In the UK it aired on Channel 4
in the early 90s and 2 videos of the series were released in 2 volumes.
The series were also dubbed to Arabic
in Jordan
, and released throughout many parts of the Arab world
. This version named Ka'abool (Arabic: كعبول).
"Fly away - Yume no Hikouki" sung by Mitsuko Horie
Ending song
"GO! GO! My Friend" sung by Mitsuko Horie
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
based on the Belgian comic strip Cubitus
Cubitus
Cubitus is a Franco-Belgian comics series, and the basis for the Wowser cartoon series appearing in the United States. Cubitus was created by the cartoonist Dupa, and features Cubitus, a large anthropomorphic dog, who lives with his owner Semaphore...
. It consisted of 52 two-part episodes, and originally aired from April 5, 1988 to March 27, 1989.
Plot
Wowser is a big white dog who lives with his owner, the Professor. In each episode, Wowser's appetite and the Professor's inventions, along with the interference of their wacky neighbors, results in chaos.Characters
Wowser (Cubitus in French, Dommel in Japanese, Dutch, Polish and Spanish, Teodoro in Italian and Kaaboul in Arabic) is the main character. A large white dog, he has a good-natured personality but a humongous appetite. Japanese voice actor: Naoki TatsutaNaoki Tatsuta
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.He is most known for the roles of Buta Gorilla , Daima Jin , Oolong , Ashibe's Father , and Scoop-kun ....
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Professor Dingy (Sémaphore in French, Ron in Japanese and Polish, Semafoor in Dutch, Professore in Italian and Abqarino in Arabic) is Wowser's owner who has a big white moustache and wears a pink sweater. He is a genius inventor, although his eccentric creations usually backfire on him. Japanese voice actor: Kaneta Kimotsuki
Kaneta Kimotsuki
is a Japanese voice actor who was born in Kagoshima.He is most known for the roles of Suneo Honekawa , Dracula , Pāyan , Iyami , Tom , Benzou Karino , Horrorman , Conductor and Jiminy Cricket is a Japanese voice actor who was born in Kagoshima.He is most known for the roles of Suneo Honekawa...
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Ratso (Sénéchal in French, Blackie in Japanese and Polish, Balthazar in Dutch and Spanish, Gatto in Italian and Mushakess in Arabic) is Wowser's rival/sometimes friend. He is an annoying black cat who often sabotages the Professor's inventions. Japanese voice actress: Rica Matsumoto
Rica Matsumoto
is a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rika Matsumoto. She was one of the original members of the popular vocal group JAM Project. After the way of the stage, she embarked on voice acting and a singing career...
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Linda Lovely (Cherry in Japanese, Dutch and Polish, and Nadine in Arabic; her name is also Linda in Italian version) is a teenager who seems to take quite a fancy to Wowser. Japanese voice actress: Miina Tominaga
Miina Tominaga
, better known by her stage name of is a Japanese seiyū and tarento from Nishi-ku, Hiroshima. She is currently attached to Mint Avenue....
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Betrice (Beatrix in Japanese and Polish, Bea in Italian) is a rather bossy woman who is often rude to Wowser. Japanese voice actress: Kazuko Sugiyama
Kazuko Sugiyama
, born is a voice actress who was born in Nagoya and works for Aoni Production.In February 2010, she received a "Merit Awards" from the 4th Seiyū Awards....
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Officer Whistle is a policeman who keeps a whistle in his mouth which is used to tell people off when there is trouble. Japanese voice actor: Koichi Yamadera
Koichi Yamadera
is a Japanese voice actor, actor, tarento, narrator, master of ceremonies and impressionist from Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. He graduated from Tohoku Gakuin University's economics school, and is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment. Before that, he was affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's...
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Foreign versions
The English version was created by Saban Entertainment. Retitled Wowser, it aired in 1990 on The Family ChannelABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
. The dub changed the names of the characters and replaced the original music.
In the UK it aired on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
in the early 90s and 2 videos of the series were released in 2 volumes.
The series were also dubbed to Arabic
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
in Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
, and released throughout many parts of the Arab world
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
. This version named Ka'abool (Arabic: كعبول).
Japanese version
Opening song"Fly away - Yume no Hikouki" sung by Mitsuko Horie
Mitsuko Horie
is a Japanese seiyū and singer. She was born on March 8, 1957 in Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan. She has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl...
Ending song
"GO! GO! My Friend" sung by Mitsuko Horie
Mitsuko Horie
is a Japanese seiyū and singer. She was born on March 8, 1957 in Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan. She has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl...