Tensai Bakabon
A child prodigy and his "philosophical" father embark on chaotic quests for answers, despite the father's advice often leading to disastrous results.
CHARACTERS
Bakabon no Papa
Bakabon's bumbling, yet iconic, father, known for his catchphrase "Kore de ii no da" and octopus-loving antics.
Portrayed by Furuta Arata, Amenomori Masashi, Tomita Kousei
Rerere no Ojisan
Bald, noseless neighbor always sweeping, known for saying 'Rerere!' in confusion.
Portrayed by Chiba Shigeru, Ishida Akira, Saikachi Ryuuji
Bakabon no Mama
Bakabon's mother; a Kuroyuri graduate, she's a patient wife and mother despite her family's antics.
Portrayed by Masuyama Eiko, Noriko Hidaka
Bakabon
Mischievous yet kind boy, Bakabon shines shoes to buy his mom a gift, often forgoing pants under his kimono.
Portrayed by Yamamoto Keiko, Irino Miyu, Megumi Hayashibara, Kamei Yoshiko
Hajime-chan
Hajime-chan, Bakabon's child prodigy brother, grasps complex theories from birth.
Portrayed by Sakamoto Chika, Nonaka Ai, Suzuki Akiko, Sasuga Takako
DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS
Studio
N/A
Season
Fall 1971
Start Date
1971-09-25
End Date
1972-06-24
Episodes
40
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