Character
Obotchamanオボッチャマン
- appearances
- 8
- appearances
- main roles
- 1
- main roles

Obotchaman at a glance
Obotchaman is a supporting character in Dragon Ball.
Also known as Caramelman #4.
Obotchaman: quick facts
- Anime
- Dragon Ball
- Role
- Supporting character
- Also known as
- Caramelman #4
- First appearance
- Dr. Slump: Arale-chan (1981)
- Latest appearance
- Dragon Ball Super (2015)
- Japanese name
- オボッチャマン
Who is Obotchaman?
Robot built by Dr Mashirito using the plans for Arale, but male. Arale calls him Obotchiman-kun (�����ん�, Obotchiman-kun). Extremely polite and well-mannered. He later becomes a love interest for Arale. Initially dubbed "Caramelman #4" by Dr Mashirito, his creator.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Obotchaman in numbers
- Appearances
- 8
- 1 as a main character
- On screen
- 1981–2015
- 35 years
Appearances by format
8 titles in total
- TV Series4 · 50%
- Movie4 · 50%
Appearances per year
Grouped by five years
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 titles |
| 1985s | 2 titles |
| 1990s | 2 titles |
| 1995s | 1 title |
| 2000s | 0 titles |
| 2005s | 0 titles |
| 2010s | 0 titles |
| 2015s | 1 title |
Appearances

Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
TV Series · 1981 · supporting

Dr. Slump Movie 04: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Nanaba Shiro no Hihou
Movie · 1984 · supporting

Dr. Slump Movie 05: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Yume no Miyako Mechapolis
Movie · 1985 · supporting

Dragon Ball
TV Series · 1986 · supporting

Dr. Slump Movie 07: Arale-chan N-cha! Penguin Mura yori Ai wo Komete
Movie · 1993 · supporting

Dr. Slump Movie 08: Arale-chan Hoyoyo!! Tasuketa Same ni Tsurerarete...
Movie · 1994 · main

Dr. Slump
TV Series · 1997 · supporting

Dragon Ball Super
TV Series · 2015 · supporting
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Obotchaman FAQ
What anime is Obotchaman from?
Obotchaman is a character in Dragon Ball and appears in 8 titles in total, including Dr. Slump: Arale-chan and Dr. Slump Movie 04: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Nanaba Shiro no Hihou.
What else is Obotchaman called?
Obotchaman is also known as Caramelman #4.
When did Obotchaman first appear?
Obotchaman first appeared in Dr. Slump: Arale-chan (1981) and most recently appeared in Dragon Ball Super (2015).
What is Obotchaman's Japanese name?
Obotchaman is written オボッチャマン in Japanese.
Where can I watch Obotchaman?
Open the Dragon Ball page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.











