Arinkokid

Small ant gunslinger riding a grasshopper

A small ant gunslinger riding a grasshopper, wielding two pistols filled with special chemical solutions.

Quotes

  • “Don't underestimate my pistols!”
  • “Defeating evil is the ant's duty!”

Trivia

  • The weapon guns have special effects: red liquid shrinks the opponent, blue liquid restores to original size.
  • Initially a villain at debut, but joined the allies after dueling Anpanman.
  • Despite small size, often gets into trouble like having pistols taken by enemies multiple times.
  • The grasshopper doesn't speak words but can communicate intentions.
  • Rare for an ant, has a gunslinger style with pistols.

Alternate names

Arinkokid ありんこキッド アリんこキッド

Tags

Anpanman Soreike! Anpanman Ant Gunslinger Grasshopper Gun For children Baikinman's ally Uncle Jam's ally

Profile

Species
Ant
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has a very small ant appearance, straddling a grasshopper on its back. Carries two unique pistols, characterized by barrels filled with red and blue liquids.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Special gun filled with red liquid
  • Special gun filled with blue liquid
  • Moves by straddling a grasshopper
Iconic items
  • Arinko Gun (red pistol)
  • Modosu Alkaline Gun (blue pistol)
  • Grasshopper

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Brave and quick-witted in battle against enemies, skillfully using unique weapons. Loyal to friends but sometimes mistaken for an enemy.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Quick-witted
  • Loyal to friends
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Rebellious
Talents
  • Operation of special liquid pistols
  • Riding highly mobile grasshopper
  • High combat ability despite small size
Skills
  • Marksmanship
  • Distinguishing use of liquids to shrink enemies to child size and restore them
  • Crisis evasion ability
Motivation
To punish evil and protect the town together with friends.
Habits
Often has pistols taken away
Favorite foods
Medicinal liquid with sugar water
Hobbies
Moving with grasshopper

History

Backstory
A small ant gunslinger who opposes Baikinman, traveling on a grasshopper to confront evil. Initially appeared as a villain but became a hero ally after dueling Anpanman.
Debut date
October 16, 1989
Work title
Soreike! Anpanman
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV Episode 53B "Anpanman and Arinkokid"

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appeared in TV anime as a villain confronting Anpanman.

Turn to justice

Significant event
Turn to justice
Description
Joined as a hero ally through a duel with Anpanman.

Weapon seizure

Significant event
Weapon seizure
Description
Special liquid-filled pistols are often seized by enemies multiple times.

Relationships

Anpanman

Teammate

Became an ally after dueling Anpanman.

Grasshopper

Best friend

Constantly rides as a partner in action.

Anpanman's allies

Anpanman's allies: teammate

Media appearances

Soreike! Anpanman

Anime / Protagonist

First appearance in 1989 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Ken Yamaguchi

Voice actor
Ken Yamaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original TV anime version

Kiyohiro Yamaguchi

Voice actor
Kiyohiro Yamaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA version and later

Takashi Yanase

Creator name
Takashi Yanase
Role
Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name
TMS Entertainment
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Arinkokid figure

Item name
Arinkokid figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Arinkokid plush

Item name
Arinkokid plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular