PaRappa the Rapper Video Package

Like most anime, the PaRappa the Rapper anime recieved a home video release during and after the anime's airing. The PaRappa anime released in two formats: VHS and DVD, with the VHS releases being priced higher in order to encourage people to purchase the DVD version.

In addition to 3 to 4 episodes of the anime, every volume of the PaRappa anime's home release also contained a special complation of clips called "Special Stage" that featured a specific character and a character design sheet for this character.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.1

Cover for Volume 1
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: October 24, 2001 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4800 yen (DVD)/7500 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1531 (DVD)/SVWV-1351 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 1 through 4
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for Paula and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.2

Cover for Volume 2
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: October 24, 2001 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4800 yen (DVD)/7500 ten (VHS) ,excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1532 (DVD)/SVWV-1352 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 5 through 8
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for PaRappa and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.3

Cover for Volume 3
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: January 23rd, 2002 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4300 yen (DVD)/7000 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1533 (DVD)/SVWV-1353 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 9 through 11
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for Katy and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.4

Cover for Volume 4
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: January 23rd, 2002 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4800 yen (DVD)/7500 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1535 (DVD)/SVWV-1355 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 12 to 15
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for Matt and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.5

Cover for Volume 5
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: February 20th, 2002 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4800 yen (DVD)/7500 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1535 (DVD)/SVWV-1355 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 16 to 19
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for Gaster and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.6

Cover for Volume 6
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: February 20th, 2002 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4800 yen (DVD)/7500 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1536 (DVD)/SVWV-1356 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 20 to 23
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for Pinto and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.7

Cover for Volume 7
of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: March 20th, 2002 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4300 yen (DVD)/7000 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1536 (DVD)/SVWV-1356 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 24 to 26
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for PJ Berri and a character design sheet.

PaRappa The Rapper TV Animation Stage.8

Cover for the final
volume of the PaRappa anime's home video release

Release Date: March 20th, 2002 (Japan)
Formats: VHS and DVD
Label: Aniplex
Price: 4800 yen (DVD)/7500 yen (VHS), excluding sales tax
Catalogue Number: SVWB-1538 (DVD)/SVWV-1358 (VHS)
Episodes Contained: Episodes 27 to 30
Extra Content: Special Stage segment for Sunny Funny and Boxy Boy, plus character design sheets.