Osomatsu-kun
おそ松くん
The adventures of Iyami, a con artist who's always looking for a quick buck, and Chibita, his short-statured kid partner-in-crime, as they make trouble for their town and constantly cause friction with the Matsuno…
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Synopsis
The adventures of Iyami, a con artist who's always looking for a quick buck, and Chibita, his short-statured kid partner-in-crime, as they make trouble for their town and constantly cause friction with the Matsuno sextuplets, a clan of rowdy identical 10-year-old brothers led by the eldest, Osomatsu.
About
Osomatsu-kun premiered on February 13, 1988. It falls under the Animation, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 86 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on December 30, 1989.
Why viewers enjoy Osomatsu-kun
Osomatsu-kun targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Osomatsu-kun was animated by Pierrot, Fuji Television Network, YOMIKO Advertising, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Osomatsu-kun include: money, scam, based on manga, social status, madcap comedy, buddy comedy, street kid, eccentric family. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Mayumi Tanaka
Tōru Ōhira
Production credits
- Direction
- Akira Shigino · Hidehito Ueda · Kazunori Mizuno
- Writing
- Hiroyuki Hoshiyama · Fujio Akatsuka · Yoshio Urasawa
Release dates
Premiered
February 13, 1988
Last aired
December 30, 1989
Seasons & episodes
Season1
February 13, 1988·86episodes
Season1
February 13, 1988·86episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- money
- scam
- based on manga
- social status
- madcap comedy
- buddy comedy
- street kid
- eccentric family
- anime
- kid gang
- interlocked lives
- con artists
- gag comedy
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Frequently asked questions
When did Osomatsu-kun premiere?
Osomatsu-kun premiered on February 13, 1988.
How many seasons does Osomatsu-kun have?
Osomatsu-kun has 1 season and 86 episodes in total.
What genre is Osomatsu-kun?
Osomatsu-kun is classified under Animation, Comedy.
What networks did Osomatsu-kun air on?
Osomatsu-kun aired on Fuji TV.
Is Osomatsu-kun finished?
Yes, Osomatsu-kun concluded its run on December 30, 1989.
How long is each episode of Osomatsu-kun?
Each episode of Osomatsu-kun runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Osomatsu-kun from?
Osomatsu-kun is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Osomatsu-kun?
Osomatsu-kun holds a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
