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Animated comedy

PaRappa the Rapper (2001): Cast

PaRappa the Rapper (2001) movie poster

PaRappa the Rapper is a 2001 animated comedy directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Takayuki Hamana, starring Miyu Irino as PaRappa (voice), Kunihiko Yasui and Rina Nakayama.

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PaRappa the Rapper (2001) movie poster
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is PaRappa the Rapper About?

The premise of PaRappa the Rapper without spoilers.

The series follows PaRappa, an upbeat dog who loves music and dancing, spending time with friends PJ Berri, Katy Kat, and his crush Sunny Funny. Familiar faces from the games return, while the anime adds exclusive characters such as Matt Major, PJ’s Club Fun buddy; Paula Fox, Sunny’s rival‑turned‑friend of Katy; Pinto, PaRappa’s little sister; and the mischievous duo Gaster and Groober.

PaRappa the Rapper Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • anime animation
  • parappa the rapper character
  • lamb
  • cat
  • dog
  • based on video game
  • rapper
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Cast & crew

PaRappa the Rapper Cast & Characters

Miyu Irino leads the cast as PaRappa (voice), with Kunihiko Yasui as Papa PaRappa (voice) and Rina Nakayama as Katy Kat (voice). Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Takayuki Hamana; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in PaRappa the Rapper

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From the directors

More from Kazuya Tsurumaki and Takayuki Hamana

More films directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Takayuki Hamana, best-rated first: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone and Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance.

Details

PaRappa the Rapper Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “动感小子” and “Parappa, a rapper”.

Also known as
  • 动感小子
  • Parappa, a rapper
  • 啪啦啪啦啪

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FAQ

PaRappa the Rapper FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of PaRappa the Rapper, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed PaRappa the Rapper?

PaRappa the Rapper was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Takayuki Hamana.

More films by Kazuya Tsurumaki

Who is in the cast of PaRappa the Rapper?

PaRappa the Rapper stars Miyu Irino as PaRappa (voice), Kunihiko Yasui as Papa PaRappa (voice) and Rina Nakayama as Katy Kat (voice), among 15 credited actors.

Does PaRappa the Rapper have a post-credit scene?

No. PaRappa the Rapper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is PaRappa the Rapper in?

The original language of PaRappa the Rapper is Japanese.

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