01/02/1977 - 12/25/1977 Finished
Araiguma Rascal (あらいぐまラスカル)
Also known as: Raccoon Rascal
Life in Brailsford Junction, Wisconsin, is simple and quiet for Sterling North, who spends most of his free time caring for animals. With his mother in the hospital and his brother fighting on the Western Front, the boy lives only with his father and his dog Hauser. One weekend, cutting away from his usual chores, Sterling, his friend Oscar, and Hauser head off on a fishing trip. On their way to the river, his dog catches a scent at the base of a tree. Unearthing a raccoon's nest, the two boys find an orphaned kit. A passing hunter has killed the kit's mother to make a fur hat, leaving Sterling to adopt and care for the orphaned raccoon. Torn by his fracturing family, a brother in the trenches, along with the ailing health of his mother, Sterling's bonds with life and the world around him are kept together and strengthened by life with his new friend, the "ring-tailed wonder" and scoundrel, whom he names Rascal.
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Araiguma Rascal has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Araiguma Rascal doesn't have a single filler episode: all 52 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 52 episodes of Araiguma Rascal aired in 1977 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Araiguma Rascal is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Araiguma Rascal episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cute fella with the black mask01/02/1977 | 01/02/1977 | Canon |
| 2 | My new friend01/09/1977 | 01/09/1977 | Canon |
| 3 | Friendship01/16/1977 | 01/16/1977 | Canon |
| 4 | Milwaukee moon01/23/1977 | 01/23/1977 | Canon |
| 5 | A gift to Oscar01/30/1977 | 01/30/1977 | Canon |
| 6 | Goodbye, skunks02/06/1977 | 02/06/1977 | Canon |
| 7 | Which is faster: horse or car02/13/1977 | 02/13/1977 | Canon |
| 8 | Frog boxing02/20/1977 | 02/20/1977 | Canon |
| 9 | Mother's return02/27/1977 | 02/27/1977 | Canon |
| 10 | First exploration03/06/1977 | 03/06/1977 | Canon |
| 11 | Vanishing sugar cube03/13/1977 | 03/13/1977 | Canon |
| 12 | A book and a penny03/20/1977 | 03/20/1977 | Canon |
| 13 | First day of summer vacation03/27/1977 | 03/27/1977 | Canon |
| 14 | A motherless child04/03/1977 | 04/03/1977 | Canon |
| 15 | If Alice and I could be friends04/10/1977 | 04/10/1977 | Canon |
| 16 | Night of the lively party04/17/1977 | 04/17/1977 | Canon |
| 17 | Rascal's adventure04/24/1977 | 04/24/1977 | Canon |
| 18 | Marvelous young man we met in the forest05/01/1977 | 05/01/1977 | Canon |
| 19 | Rascal and the corn05/08/1977 | 05/08/1977 | Canon |
| 20 | Sterling's grief05/15/1977 | 05/15/1977 | Canon |
| 21 | Look out, Rascal05/22/1977 | 05/22/1977 | Canon |
| 22 | Animals of the forest and lake05/29/1977 | 05/29/1977 | Canon |
| 23 | Carl's disaster06/05/1977 | 06/05/1977 | Canon |
| 24 | Go, go, my canoe06/12/1977 | 06/12/1977 | Canon |
| 25 | Young deer found in the forest06/19/1977 | 06/19/1977 | Canon |
| 26 | Summer festival in the forest and lake06/26/1977 | 06/26/1977 | Canon |
| 27 | Collar and leather leash07/03/1977 | 07/03/1977 | Canon |
| 28 | In the cage07/10/1977 | 07/10/1977 | Canon |
| 29 | Let's fly through the starry sky07/17/1977 | 07/17/1977 | Canon |
| 30 | Don't be stingy07/24/1977 | 07/24/1977 | Canon |
| 31 | Day of the fireworks07/31/1977 | 07/31/1977 | Canon |
| 32 | When the migrant birds return08/07/1977 | 08/07/1977 | Canon |
| 33 | Donny Brook's victory08/14/1977 | 08/14/1977 | Canon |
| 34 | A mean letter08/21/1977 | 08/21/1977 | Canon |
| 35 | Karl and Flora08/28/1977 | 08/28/1977 | Canon |
| 36 | The old man who was waiting09/04/1977 | 09/04/1977 | Canon |
| 37 | Morning milking09/11/1977 | 09/11/1977 | Canon |
| 38 | A lovely memory09/18/1977 | 09/18/1977 | Canon |
| 39 | Forgotten birthday09/25/1977 | 09/25/1977 | Canon |
| 40 | Night of the snowstorm10/02/1977 | 10/02/1977 | Canon |
| 41 | An unusual patient10/09/1977 | 10/09/1977 | Canon |
| 42 | Almost Christmas10/16/1977 | 10/16/1977 | Canon |
| 43 | A wonderful gift10/23/1977 | 10/23/1977 | Canon |
| 44 | Battle on the ice10/30/1977 | 10/30/1977 | Canon |
| 45 | Mother's slap11/06/1977 | 11/06/1977 | Canon |
| 46 | Father's sad face11/13/1977 | 11/13/1977 | Canon |
| 47 | The calf stood up11/20/1977 | 11/20/1977 | Canon |
| 48 | The wild colt11/27/1977 | 11/27/1977 | Canon |
| 49 | Snow house12/04/1977 | 12/04/1977 | Canon |
| 50 | Launching the canoe12/11/1977 | 12/11/1977 | Canon |
| 51 | One week left12/18/1977 | 12/18/1977 | Canon |
| 52 | Time of separation and departure12/25/1977 | 12/25/1977 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Araiguma Rascal have?
Araiguma Rascal has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Araiguma Rascal have?
In total, Araiguma Rascal has 52 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Araiguma Rascal?
It is recommended to watch Araiguma Rascal in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Araiguma Rascal online?
Araiguma Rascal is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Araiguma Rascal a complete anime?
Yes, Araiguma Rascal is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Araiguma Rascal have?
No, Araiguma Rascal does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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