TV / Fall 1975
Ikkyuu-san
The story
Synopsis
Ikkyuu san follows a clever young boy training at a temple whose quick wit and playful antics keep daily life lively. Though his schemes often exasperate the monks guiding him, they also reveal creative solutions to everyday problems. Each episode blends gentle humor with simple lessons about kindness, curiosity, and thinking for oneself. Designed for child…
Characters
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Gaikan-Osho
Supporting | Japanese VA: Miyauchi, Kouhei
Ikkyuu
Main | Japanese VA: Fujita, Toshiko
Narrator
Supporting | Japanese VA: Masuyama, Eiko
Rihei Kikyoya
Supporting | Japanese VA: Ogata, Kenichi
Sayo-chan
Main | Japanese VA: Katsura, Reiko
Shinemon Ninagawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Noda, Keiichi
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Ikkyuu-san before opening the full watch-order flow.
Ikkyuu-san to Yancha Hime
Side Story
Ikkyuu-san: Haru Da! Yancha Hime
Side Story
Ikkyuu-san: Ooabare Yancha-hime
Side Story
Congming de Yixiu Zhi Fan Dou Gongzhu
Alternative Version
Ikkyuumono-san
Other
Staff
Meet the people behind Ikkyuu-san.
Nitta, Yoshikata
Director
Yabuki, Kimio
Director
Fujikawa, Keisuke
Script, Screenplay
Ishiguro, Megumu
Chief Animation Director
Wagatsuma, Hiroshi
Character Design, Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation
Uno, Seiichirou
Music