Inumaru Yomota
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OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 3 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 5, 1989 – January 25, 1990
- Season
- Summer 1989
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Original creator
- Mamoru Oshii
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
3h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Family Life95%Acting95%Satire88%Meta87%Tragedy83%Fugitive76%Surreal Comedy72%Slapstick65%Time Manipulation60%Bar40%
overview details
Synopsis
The Yomota family is small and typical: father Kinekuni (42), mother Tamiko (38), and son Inumaru (17). One day, a beautiful girl appears at their front door, calling herself "Maroko Yomota," granddaughter of Inumaru who travels back in time with a time machine to visit her ancestors. Even with Tamiko's strong objection, Kinekuni and Inumaru welcome her to stay with them, and the structure of a happy family has begun to collapse. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!?
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 57% of 1,729 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.6K AniList users who started it, 5.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.1K have finished it.
At about 3 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Sci-Fi — especially family life, acting, satire, meta.
Where to Watch Officially
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Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mamoru Oshii
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Character design
- Satoru Utsunomiya
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: MAROKO
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
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Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! FAQ
How many episodes does Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! have?
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! has 6 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 3 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!?
About 3 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! finished?
Yes. Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! has finished airing — the final episode aired January 25, 1990.
Is there a season 2 of Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!?
No sequel is listed for Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! as of October 2026.
Is Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! based on a manga?
No. Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!?
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Mamoru Oshii.
Who sings the opening of Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!?
The opening, "Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!", is performed by an uncredited artist.