Bakabon
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TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 25, 1971 – June 24, 1972
- Season
- Fall 1971
- Source
- Original story
- Music
- Takeo Watanabe
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
16h 40m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Family Life60%Male Protagonist60%Slapstick20%Surreal Comedy20%
overview details
Synopsis
Tensai Bakabon is the tale of a child prodigy and his "philosophical" father. Bakabon‘s father has his own philosophy and he leaves no stone unturned in his quest for answers. Despite his ability to trouble Trouble, for some reason, Papa Bakabon is regarded as "The Great Philosopher," and is sought after for advice, which of course ends up in disastrous results. Tensai Bakabon joins his father in his philosophical quests which drives the people in their town crazy. (Source: Animation Xpress)
Should you watch Tensai Bakabon?
Tensai Bakabon has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 43% of 171 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 363 AniList users who started it, 19.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 224 have finished it.
At roughly 16 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially family life, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
40 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Music
- Takeo Watanabe
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Tensai Bakabon is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Ganso Tensai Bakabon (1975)
- Optional extras: Late night! The Genius Bakabon
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Tensai Bakabon FAQ
How many episodes does Tensai Bakabon have?
Tensai Bakabon has 40 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 16 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Tensai Bakabon?
About 16 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Tensai Bakabon finished?
Yes. Tensai Bakabon has finished airing — the final episode aired June 24, 1972.
Is there a season 2 of Tensai Bakabon?
Yes — the story continues in Ganso Tensai Bakabon (1975).
Where do I start Tensai Bakabon?
Start here: Tensai Bakabon is the first entry, followed by Ganso Tensai Bakabon.
Is Tensai Bakabon based on a manga?
No. Tensai Bakabon is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.