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

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Unknown

Season

Fall 1971

Start Date

1971-09-25

End Date

1972-06-24

Episodes

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