Character
Tarou Soramame空豆 タロウ
- appearances
- 11
- appearances
- main roles
- 2
- main roles
Tarou Soramame at a glance
Tarou Soramame is a supporting character in Dragon Ball.
Also known as Butch.
Tarou Soramame: quick facts
- Anime
- Dragon Ball
- Role
- Supporting character
- Also known as
- Butch
- First appearance
- Dr. Slump: Arale-chan (1981)
- Latest appearance
- Dr. Slump Movie 11: Dr. Mashirito & Abale-chan (2007)
- Japanese name
- 空豆 タロウ
Who is Tarou Soramame?
Arale's "bad boy" friend at school who tries to act cool. After graduating from high school, he becomes a police officer (because he is allowed to carry a gun and wear dark glasses all the time).
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Tarou Soramame in numbers
- Appearances
- 11
- 2 as a main character
- On screen
- 1981–2007
- 27 years
Appearances by format
11 titles in total
- Movie7 · 64%
- TV Series3 · 27%
- Special1 · 9%
Appearances per year
Grouped by five years
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 titles |
| 1985s | 1 title |
| 1990s | 2 titles |
| 1995s | 1 title |
| 2000s | 0 titles |
| 2005s | 1 title |
Appearances
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
TV Series · 1981 · supporting
Dr. Slump Movie 01: Arale-chan Hello! Fushigi Shima
Movie · 1981 · supporting
Dr. Slump Movie 02: "Hoyoyo!" Uchuu Daibouken
Movie · 1982 · main
Dr. Slump Movie 03: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Sekai Isshuu Dai Race
Movie · 1983 · supporting
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan - Penguin Mura no Shouboutai
Special · 1984 · supporting
Dr. Slump Movie 04: Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Nanaba Shiro no Hihou
Movie · 1984 · main
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 09: Arale-chan N-cha!! Wakuwaku Hot no Natsuyasumi
Movie · 1994 · supporting
Dr. Slump
TV Series · 1997 · supporting
Dr. Slump Movie 11: Dr. Mashirito & Abale-chan
Movie · 2007 · supporting
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Tarou Soramame FAQ
What anime is Tarou Soramame from?
Tarou Soramame is a character in Dragon Ball and appears in 11 titles in total, including Dr. Slump: Arale-chan and Dr. Slump Movie 01: Arale-chan Hello! Fushigi Shima.
What is Tarou's full name?
Tarou's full name is Tarou Soramame (空豆 タロウ in Japanese). Tarou Soramame is also known as Butch.
When did Tarou Soramame first appear?
Tarou Soramame first appeared in Dr. Slump: Arale-chan (1981) and most recently appeared in Dr. Slump Movie 11: Dr. Mashirito & Abale-chan (2007).
What is Tarou Soramame's Japanese name?
Tarou Soramame is written 空豆 タロウ in Japanese.
Where can I watch Tarou Soramame?
Open the Dragon Ball page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.