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Haré+Guu

Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu

2001, TV, 26 eps, 74%, Shin-Ei Animation

Recommended by 4 Papuwa fans on AniList. Both have Surreal Comedy.

Haré was a happy boy living out his days in the jungle with his mother, but then one day Guu showed up and became a member of their household. Throughout the series he faces many hardships as he tries to keep Guu out of trouble in the jungle.

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About Papuwa

2003, TV, 26 eps, 68%, Nippon Animation

In this sequel series, events continue four years after they left off in the first series. Papuwa-kun is a mysterious boy who lives on a new tropical island full of the same crazy creatures. Along with his maid, Liquid, and his new amnestic friend, "Rotarou", they lead nonsensical adventures as they try to evade and confuse the Ganma Army, Special Corps, and even the Shinsengumi from discovering Rotarou's real secret and taking him away.

(Source: Anime News Network)

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