TV / Fall 1971
Tensai Bakabon
The story
Synopsis
Tensai Bakabon follows the misadventures of a precocious young boy, Bakabon, and his eccentric, self styled philosopher father, Papa. The pair set off on one ill considered scheme after another, as Papa's quirky reasoning and Bakabon's earnestness collide with everyday life in their town. Their unconventional methods and offbeat conversations draw in neighb…
Characters
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Bakabon no Papa
Main | Japanese VA: Tomita, Kousei
Rerere no Ojisan
Main | Japanese VA: Saikachi, Ryuuji
Bakabon
Main | Japanese VA: Hayashibara, Megumi
Bakabon no Mama
Main | Japanese VA: Masuyama, Eiko
Hajime-chan
Main | Japanese VA: Sakamoto, Chika
Unagi-Inu
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sakurai, Takahiro
Relations
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Ganso Tensai Bakabon
Sequel | 1975
Tensai Bakabon Pilot
Alternative Version
Staff
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Saitou, Hiroshi
Director
Akatsuka, Fujio
Original Creator
Watanabe, Takeo
Music
Abe, Masami
Key Animation
Hoshiyama, Hiroyuki
Script
Kobayashi, Osamu
Key Animation