Dokin-chan

Baikinman's lovestruck henchwoman

Baikinman's selfish and short-tempered henchwoman who harbors unwavering love for Shokupanman. One of the main antagonists in the Anpanman series.

Quotes

  • What are you doing to Shokupanman-sama!
  • I don't knooow
  • I'm heading home first, take care of the rest
  • Idiot!
  • Not bad, Baikinman!

Trivia

  • Name comes from the onomatopoeia 'dokidoki' for heartbeat.
  • Often engages in mischief to fulfill Baikinman's selfish requests.
  • Master of disguise with various disguise forms.
  • Voice actress Hiromi Tsuru uniquely crafted the character's speech pattern.
  • Has never been sole lead in a movie; co-lead with Baikinman to some extent.

Alternate names

Dokin Doki-ko Dokin

Tags

Dokin-chan Baikinman Shokupanman Anpanman Baikin Star Villain Trickster Master of Disguise Lovestruck Maiden

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Profile

Species
Mold
Gender
Female
Birthday
October 19

Appearance

Overall appearance
A petite 3-head-proportioned female baikin with a red body featuring white limbs and face. She has one soft horn on her head. Her eyes are green, she has no wings on her back, and an arrow-shaped tail. Unified in vermilion and pink color scheme.
Height
3-head-tall
Eye color
Green
Distinguishing features
  • Single horn on the head
  • White face and glove-like parts
  • Arrow-shaped tail
Iconic items
  • Polka-dot egg-shaped UFO
  • Extendable and retractable spear (early use)
  • Small red nose like a push button
  • Bottle-bottom glasses (when disguised)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Selfish
Detailed personality
Strong queenly temperament, selfish and short-tempered. Tends to demand others' things, dominates Baikinman, but occasionally shows a kind side. As a lovestruck maiden, she holds pure feelings for Shokupanman. Also narcissistic, believing herself to be cute. Clean freak who likes cleaning and bathing but is bad at cooking. Strong obsession with food and is a big eater. Has an aspiration for theater.
Keywords
  • Selfish
  • Short-tempered
  • Strong romantic feelings
  • Queenly temperament
  • Narcissist
  • Clean freak
  • Glutton
  • Master of disguise
  • Theater lover
Talents
  • Master of disguise
  • Heart rate control for dokidoki effect
  • Acting ability
Skills
  • Disguise
  • Cooking (mainly sweets)
  • Drawing
  • Cleaning and housework
Motivation
To achieve her love for Shokupanman. Also wants to fulfill Baikinman's selfish desires.
Habits
Catchphrases include 'Boring,' 'I'm hungry,' 'Idiot!' Commands to Baikinman are somewhat rough. Gets excited easily about Shokupanman-related matters.
Favorite foods
Chocolate, Sweets, Curry, Udon, Cake
Hobbies
Theater, Knitting, Drawing, Dress-up play

History

Backstory
A female baikin from Baikin Star who came to Earth as Baikinman's helper. While a villain in the Anpanman series, she is a trickster who harbors pure love for Shokupanman. She tries to fulfill Baikinman's selfish wishes and joins in mischief together.
Debut date
1984-12
Work title
Anpanman and Ringo-chan
Media type
Manga

TV anime debut

Significant event
TV anime debut
Description
First appearance on December 26, 1988, in TV anime 'Soreike! Anpanman' episode 13 part A 'Anpanman and Dokin-chan'.

Voice actress Hiromi Tsuru passes away and successor decided

Significant event
Voice actress Hiromi Tsuru passes away and successor decided
Description
After Hiromi Tsuru's sudden death in 2017, Rei Sakuma temporarily filled in, and from January 26, 2018, Mina Tomunaga became the official successor.

Character popularity poll

Significant event
Character popularity poll
Description
In 2018, ranked 4th in the Anpanman 30th anniversary character popularity poll, showing high fan popularity.

Relationships

Kokin-chan

Like a little sister; they often quarrel but cares for her deep down.

Baikinman

Partner

Dominates Baikinman but often joins in mischief together, occasionally showing kindness.

Shokupanman

Crush

Harbors unwavering love and often tries to protect him from Baikinman's villainy.

Horaman

AnnoyedBy

Receives affection from Horaman but finds him annoying.

Shiratama-san

Admire

Admires her acting, watches from the front row, and participates.

Baikin Trio

Baikin Trio: unknown

Media appearances

Soreike! Anpanman

Anime / Protagonist

1988 TV series debut

Dokin-chan's Heart-Pounding Calendar

Movie / Protagonist

1991 simultaneously screened film

Voice cast and creators

Hiromi Tsuru

Voice actor
Hiromi Tsuru
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version (1988 - January 19, 2018)
Notes
Original voice actress

Rei Sakuma

Voice actor
Rei Sakuma
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Christmas special (temporary role on December 22, 2017 only)
Notes
Stand-in

Mina Tomunaga

Voice actor
Mina Tomunaga
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version (January 26, 2018 - present)
Notes
Successor

Takashi Yanase

Creator name
Takashi Yanase
Role
Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name
TMS Entertainment
Role
Animation studio

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Dokin-chan plush toy

Item name
Dokin-chan plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Dokin-chan figure

Item name
Dokin-chan figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Dokin-chan stationery set

Item name
Dokin-chan stationery set
Category
Stationery
Availability
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