Peasuke Soramame (空豆ピースケ) is a resident of Penguin Village. He is a classmate and close friend of Arale Norimaki and Akane Kimidori as well as the younger brother of Taro Soramame.
He is a main supporting character in Akira Toriyama's previous series, Dr. Slump as well as a minor character in the Dragon Ball manga, anime and Dragon Ball Super.
Appearance
He always wears an animal hat similar to his mother Mame Soramame. Peasuke is short like Arale and maintains being the same height even when he gets older which disappoints him.
Personality
Peasuke Soramame is always criticized by Taro when he wears the hat around them because it "cramps his style." Peasuke wishes to be like Taro when he gets older. He also likes to collect the autographs of people and beings he finds interesting.
Biography
Dr. Slump
Peasuke first meets Arale on her first day of school at Penguin Village Middle School in Midori Yamabuki's class. He becomes friends with her once she breaks a tree in front of him, Taro and Akane welcoming her into their friend group.
Dragon Ball
Peasuke yelling at his dad in "Dragon Ball"
In the manga, Peasuke is seen leaving Penguin Village High School with everybody else for their vacation. In the anime, Peasuke is shown having a drink at the coffee pot and tells Akane that he will be doing homework over the school vacation.
Interlude
Ten years later in Age 759, he is married to his girlfriend Hiyoko and has a kid named Poosuke.
Peasuke along with the rest of Earth's population was killed during the Majin Buu conflict but were all later resurrected by the Namekian dragon Porunga. He died again later when Frieza destroyed the Earth in an attempt to kill the Z Fighters, but his death was undone when Whis used his Temporal Do-Over technique. It is confirmed that Peasuke lives past the age of 73 in Age 805 but doesn't get any taller.
Dragon Ball Super
Peasuke's design in Dragon Ball Super
He is seen at the Coffee Pot when Arale busts in to say hi to everyone on her way home. His appearance has reverted back to his younger look even though over 30 years having passed by.
Other Media
Dr. Slump remake
Peasuke in the Dr. Slump remake
In the 1997 remake of Dr. Slump, the only change to Peasuke's appearance is that his animal hat is gray instead of being white. When Goku visits Penguin Village, Peasuke tries to ride the Flying Nimbus but is rejected.
Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission
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Taro, Peasuke, and Akane in Victory Mission
Taro Soramame, Peasuke Soramame, and Akane Kimidori make a cameo in the sixth chapter of Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission, in their 1997 remake appearance. They are at Satan Mall, in the Heroes Stadium, during the Dragon Ball Heroes tournament final match between Beat and Froze.
Live-action commercial
Live-action version of Akane, Peasuke and Taro
Kengo Kora plays Peasuke in a live-action Dr. Slump themed commercial for GU clothing store. In the commercial he is standing next to Akane and Taro in front of the Coffee Pot watching Arale transform into an outfit from the store.
Video game appearances
Voice actors
- Japanese Dub: Naomi Jinbo (1980's series), Megumi Urawa (1997 series)
Trivia
Reference to Peasuke in Owarimonogatari
- He is initially 13 years old at the beginning of Dr. Slump, 19 years old in his appearance in Dragon Ball and 49 years old in his appearance in Dragon Ball Super.
- In the anime adaptation of Owarimonogatari special Hitagi Rendezvous, there is a brief shot where the protagonist Koyomi Araragi is dressed as Peasuke.
Gallery
References
- ↑ Dr. Slump chapter 47, "The Dumbfounded Doctor"
- ↑ Dr. Slump chapter 9, "1980: Living For Tomorrow!"
External links
| Penguin Village residents | |
|---|---|
| Norimaki Family | |
| Kimidori Family | |
| Soramame Family | Kurikinton Soramame • Taro Soramame • Peasuke Soramame |
| Tsun Family | |
| Penguin Village Police Force | |
| Extraterrestrial Residents | |
| Other Residents | |
| Poops | |
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