Osomatsu Matsuno
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 86
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 34 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 13, 1988 – December 30, 1989
- Season
- Winter 1988
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Akira Shigino
- Original creator
- Fujio Akatsuka
- Music
- Yuusuke Honma
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
34h 24m
⚡ 18 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic92%Slapstick90%Male Protagonist88%Kids79%Primarily Male Cast79%Twins77%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things20%
overview details
Synopsis
The would-be hijinks of the mischievous Matsuno sextuplets are hijacked from episode one by colorful buck-toothed con man Iyami and Chibita, his bald munchkin sidekick. Nearly every episode is a standalone comedy cavalcade with the above cast as well as other quirky locals who show up in a number of different roles as the series shifts effortlessly between time periods and genres, but in most cases, Iyami and Chibita are front and center as partners in crime, a couple of sad sacks scraping by but carrying out scammy schemes in order to get rich quick. (Source: Discotek Media)
Should you watch Osomatsu-kun (1988)?
Osomatsu-kun (1988) has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 35% of 466 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.1K AniList users who started it, 19.0% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 563 have finished it.
At roughly 34 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 5 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially episodic, slapstick, male protagonist, kids.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
86 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Fujio Akatsuka
- Director
- Akira Shigino
- Character design
- Yoshiyuki Kishi
- Music
- Yuusuke Honma
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Osomatsu-kun (1988) is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Mr. Osomatsu (2015)
- Optional extras: Osomatsu-kun, Osomatsu-kun: Suika no Hoshi kara Konnichiwa zansu!
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Osomatsu-kun (1988) FAQ
How many episodes does Osomatsu-kun (1988) have?
Osomatsu-kun (1988) has 86 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 34 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Osomatsu-kun (1988)?
About 34 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 43 days; at one hour a day, about 35 days.
Is Osomatsu-kun (1988) finished?
Yes. Osomatsu-kun (1988) has finished airing — the final episode aired December 30, 1989.
Is there a season 2 of Osomatsu-kun (1988)?
Yes — the story continues in Mr. Osomatsu (2015).
Where do I start Osomatsu-kun (1988)?
Start here: Osomatsu-kun (1988) is the first entry, followed by Mr. Osomatsu.
Is Osomatsu-kun (1988) based on a manga?
Yes. Osomatsu-kun (1988) adapts the manga by Fujio Akatsuka.
Who animated Osomatsu-kun (1988)?
Osomatsu-kun (1988) was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Akira Shigino.
Where can I watch Osomatsu-kun (1988)?
Osomatsu-kun (1988) is listed on Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.