Dr. Slump Senbei Norimaki Romantic Inner Dialogue Production Cel

Dr. Slump Senbei Norimaki Romantic Inner Dialogue Production Cel

Continuing our week-long special dedicated to Sensei Akira Toriyama, we present this absolutely adorable piece from our collection: an original hand-painted production cel with stuck douga of Senbei Norimaki in the midst of a romantic inner dialogue!

This hilariously expressive cel captures the lovesick inventor in one of his characteristic fantasy daydreams about Midori Yamabuki, showcasing Toriyama’s genius for comic facial expressions. Senbei’s hopeless romantic side—constantly undermined by his own social awkwardness—created some of Dr. Slump’s most endearing and relatable comedy moments.

What makes Toriyama’s character expressions so effective is how they combine exaggerated emotions with subtle details that communicate exactly what the character is thinking. This cel perfectly preserves that balance—showing Senbei’s inner romantic turmoil through carefully painted details that translate the energy of Toriyama’s original drawings into vibrant animation.

The rare production anomaly of having the cel and douga physically stuck together offers collectors a fascinating window into the traditional animation process—preserving this moment of comedic brilliance exactly as it existed during production at Toei Animation’s studio.

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