Bakabon
main character
TV
5.8
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Episode: 0 / 103
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 103
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 41 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 1975 – September 26, 1977
- Season
- Fall 1975
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Fujio Akatsuka
- Music
- Takeo Watanabe
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
41h 12m
⚡ 21 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Surreal Comedy60%
overview details
Synopsis
A comedy about a former genius who has now become very eccentric and senile. His family deals with all the crazy problems he and his old friends cause around the neighborhood.
Should you watch Ganso Tensai Bakabon?
Ganso Tensai Bakabon has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 58/100 — 36% of 170 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 374 AniList users who started it, 21.9% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 194 have finished it.
At roughly 41 h 12 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 6 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially surreal comedy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
103 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Fujio Akatsuka
- Music
- Takeo Watanabe
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Tensai Bakabon (1971)
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Ganso Tensai Bakabon FAQ
How many episodes does Ganso Tensai Bakabon have?
Ganso Tensai Bakabon has 103 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 41 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ganso Tensai Bakabon?
About 41 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 52 days; at one hour a day, about 42 days.
Is Ganso Tensai Bakabon finished?
Yes. Ganso Tensai Bakabon has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 1977.
Is there a season 2 of Ganso Tensai Bakabon?
No sequel is listed for Ganso Tensai Bakabon as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Ganso Tensai Bakabon?
Watch Tensai Bakabon first — Ganso Tensai Bakabon is a direct sequel.
Is Ganso Tensai Bakabon based on a manga?
No. Ganso Tensai Bakabon is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.