Osomatsu-kun

Osomatsu-kun

おそ松くん

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Ended First aired 13/Feb/1988 Japan Japanese 1 season(s) 86 episode(s)
The adventures of Iyami, a con artist who's always looking for a quick buck, and Chibita, his short-statured kid partner-in-crime, as they make trouble for their town and constantly cause friction with the Matsuno sextuplets, a clan of rowdy identical 10-year-old brothers led by the eldest, Osomatsu.

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Season 1 · Season 1
86 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Feb/1988
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S1E86
Iyami's Surefire Election Strategy-zansu!
Air date: 30/Dec/1989 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Former Diet members Iyami and Chibita are suffering through poverty, with a slim chance of getting re-elected. When regular campaigning doesn't seem to work, the two partner up for one last get-rich-quick scheme against the Matsunos.

Summary

Former Diet members Iyami and Chibita are suffering through poverty, with a slim chance of getting re-elected. When regular campaigning doesn't seem to work, the two partner up for one last get-rich-quick scheme against the Matsunos.

S1E85
The Aliens Have Come Again!
Air date: 23/Dec/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a clip-show episode, the Nanmaiders return for a full-scale invasion, but need a human as a judge of character. Iyami is abducted, and, through clips from "Hatabou Musters Up Courage", "An Honest Iyami is Dangerous!", "Genius Iyami's Transformation Potion-zansu!", and "God, Please Make My Wish Come True!", it doesn't look good for the innocent citizens of planet Earth.

Summary

In a clip-show episode, the Nanmaiders return for a full-scale invasion, but need a human as a judge of character. Iyami is abducted, and, through clips from "Hatabou Musters Up Courage", "An Honest Iyami is Dangerous!", "Genius Iyami's Transformation Potion-zansu!", and "God, Please Make My Wish Come True!", it doesn't look good for the innocent citizens of planet Earth.

S1E84
Hatabou in Mito Koumon!
Air date: 16/Dec/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a parody of the long-running period drama based on the life of the titular historical figure, Hatabou, taking the role of Tokugawa, hatches a plan to stop the crooked magistrate Iyami from conducting illegal business in a town that's suffering too much under his weight.

Summary

In a parody of the long-running period drama based on the life of the titular historical figure, Hatabou, taking the role of Tokugawa, hatches a plan to stop the crooked magistrate Iyami from conducting illegal business in a town that's suffering too much under his weight.

S1E83
Lions Are Scary When Angry-zansu!
Air date: 09/Dec/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami, the scummy ringmaster of a failing circus, gives away lion Tama to the Matsunos as part of a fake lottery. When the big cat is more than the family can handle, Tama's only pal, the oft-abused clown Chibita, comes to stay with his buddy, causing ideas of how to get rid of them both to transpire.

Summary

Iyami, the scummy ringmaster of a failing circus, gives away lion Tama to the Matsunos as part of a fake lottery. When the big cat is more than the family can handle, Tama's only pal, the oft-abused clown Chibita, comes to stay with his buddy, causing ideas of how to get rid of them both to transpire.

S1E82
I Don't Want Nightmares-zansu!
Air date: 02/Dec/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami, having accidentally awoken the spirit of vengeful samurai Chibita Juurozaemon Mitsutomo in a formerly-peaceful good night's dream, must play by "Elm Street" rules if he wants to survive: don't fall asleep. Unfortunately for him, the restless warrior has fallen for Totoko, with her seemingly under his ghostly power.

Summary

Iyami, having accidentally awoken the spirit of vengeful samurai Chibita Juurozaemon Mitsutomo in a formerly-peaceful good night's dream, must play by "Elm Street" rules if he wants to survive: don't fall asleep. Unfortunately for him, the restless warrior has fallen for Totoko, with her seemingly under his ghostly power.

S1E81
Raking It In As a Quack!
Air date: 25/Nov/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Osomatsu is sent to the capitalistic and hotel-like Dayon Hospital for an apple in his throat, but gets into trouble with the nurses who are supposed to be taking care of him. Meanwhile, would-be burglar Iyami is drafted into posing as the hospital's director, a ruse that works until he's forced to treat an already-dead yakuza boss.

Summary

Osomatsu is sent to the capitalistic and hotel-like Dayon Hospital for an apple in his throat, but gets into trouble with the nurses who are supposed to be taking care of him. Meanwhile, would-be burglar Iyami is drafted into posing as the hospital's director, a ruse that works until he's forced to treat an already-dead yakuza boss.

S1E80
Iyami's Hibernation Strategy-zansu
Air date: 18/Nov/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita, taking up vigilantism as Batman (that's what the "B" on his mask stands for), observes Iyami, who's trying to get into prison before the winter as a loophole for a warm place to stay. However, all of Iyami's crimes become good deeds within greater context.

Summary

Chibita, taking up vigilantism as Batman (that's what the "B" on his mask stands for), observes Iyami, who's trying to get into prison before the winter as a loophole for a warm place to stay. However, all of Iyami's crimes become good deeds within greater context.

S1E79
The Mother in Chibita's Imagination
Air date: 11/Nov/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a retelling of "The Kid", Chibita, a foundling raised by the poor Dekapan, is visited by a woman who claims to be his mother during his work as a shoeshine boy. However, this mystery lady will stop at nothing to have her boy back, even resorting to kidnapping.

Summary

In a retelling of "The Kid", Chibita, a foundling raised by the poor Dekapan, is visited by a woman who claims to be his mother during his work as a shoeshine boy. However, this mystery lady will stop at nothing to have her boy back, even resorting to kidnapping.

S1E78
God, Make My Wish Come True!
Air date: 04/Nov/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

God (Dekapan) comes to Earth to see how his creations are doing. In the mood for some action, he gives Chibita a mysterious phone card to call him up and ask for anything his heart desires. Naturally, if you're a little broke kid with tons of new stuff from out of nowhere, word travels fast.

Summary

God (Dekapan) comes to Earth to see how his creations are doing. In the mood for some action, he gives Chibita a mysterious phone card to call him up and ask for anything his heart desires. Naturally, if you're a little broke kid with tons of new stuff from out of nowhere, word travels fast.

S1E77
Cleany-kun, the Cleaning Robot!
Air date: 28/Oct/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

A robot vacuum invented by Dekapan that serves to identify and "eat" trash has its wires crossed, leading to its AI assuming anything discussed negatively to be trash. Violence and destruction ensues in a kaiju movie pastiche.

Summary

A robot vacuum invented by Dekapan that serves to identify and "eat" trash has its wires crossed, leading to its AI assuming anything discussed negatively to be trash. Violence and destruction ensues in a kaiju movie pastiche.

S1E76
Deformed in Front of the Camera-zansu!
Air date: 21/Oct/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The Dekapan Film Company is losing sales to companies with much higher-quality stock than what they supply. Salesman Iyami is hired to promote the film stock through a contest to catch him smiling, which leads to encounters with public nudity, BDSM, and an incurable illness, alongside mental deterioration from all involved.

Summary

The Dekapan Film Company is losing sales to companies with much higher-quality stock than what they supply. Salesman Iyami is hired to promote the film stock through a contest to catch him smiling, which leads to encounters with public nudity, BDSM, and an incurable illness, alongside mental deterioration from all involved.

S1E75
Iyami, 40 Years Later-zansu!
Air date: 14/Oct/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

40 years in the future, the sextuplets are 50-year-old salarymen working for Dekapan's pharmaceutical company. When their boss puts on airs to develop an anti-aging rejuvenation drug, trouble is afoot when the rest of the colorful cast wants in on such a lucrative opportunity.

Summary

40 years in the future, the sextuplets are 50-year-old salarymen working for Dekapan's pharmaceutical company. When their boss puts on airs to develop an anti-aging rejuvenation drug, trouble is afoot when the rest of the colorful cast wants in on such a lucrative opportunity.

S1E74
Detective Iyami versus Phantom Thief Dayon!
Air date: 23/Sep/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Inspector Chibita, on the hunt for Phantom Thief Dayon, teams up with the supposed "great detective" Iyami and his Junior Detectives Club to stop a planned thievery at Dekapan's manor for the Dragon's Drool, the shiniest sapphire in all of Asia.

Summary

Inspector Chibita, on the hunt for Phantom Thief Dayon, teams up with the supposed "great detective" Iyami and his Junior Detectives Club to stop a planned thievery at Dekapan's manor for the Dragon's Drool, the shiniest sapphire in all of Asia.

S1E73
Totoko, the Riddling Genius!
Air date: 16/Sep/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Monks of Dekapan's Riddle Temple, Iyami and Chibita, go about town stumping the locals with riddles, with an incorrect answer resulting in the recipient geting pantsed. Their match seems to be made, however, when Totoko proves her worth in correct riddle solutions.

Summary

Monks of Dekapan's Riddle Temple, Iyami and Chibita, go about town stumping the locals with riddles, with an incorrect answer resulting in the recipient geting pantsed. Their match seems to be made, however, when Totoko proves her worth in correct riddle solutions.

S1E72
Honeybee Chibita's Violin
Air date: 09/Sep/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a parody of "Honeybee Hutch" and various Aesop bug fables, honeybee Chibita is searching for his lost mother, but encounters the dangers of nature, including Dayon the Spider, who plans to have him as a meal, alongside Iyami the Katydid and the Matsuno Ants.

Summary

In a parody of "Honeybee Hutch" and various Aesop bug fables, honeybee Chibita is searching for his lost mother, but encounters the dangers of nature, including Dayon the Spider, who plans to have him as a meal, alongside Iyami the Katydid and the Matsuno Ants.

S1E71
Mom's a Born Saleswoman?!
Air date: 02/Sep/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

A mom-and-pop sales-off begins for Mr. and Mrs. Matsuno, when the family learns about Mrs. Matsuno's success in door-to-door sales and their dad's failure. The sextuplets get caught in the middle of their parents' work-focused spat, with an "I Love Lucy"-style (literal) house divided.

Summary

A mom-and-pop sales-off begins for Mr. and Mrs. Matsuno, when the family learns about Mrs. Matsuno's success in door-to-door sales and their dad's failure. The sextuplets get caught in the middle of their parents' work-focused spat, with an "I Love Lucy"-style (literal) house divided.

S1E70
Boxing Hurts-zansu!
Air date: 26/Aug/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In this parody of the classic boxing manga "Ashita no Joe", oden vendor Chibita takes up a career in boxing, with his anticipated rival being the constantly-gaining-and-losing-weight champ "Piston" Iyami.

Summary

In this parody of the classic boxing manga "Ashita no Joe", oden vendor Chibita takes up a career in boxing, with his anticipated rival being the constantly-gaining-and-losing-weight champ "Piston" Iyami.

S1E69
Using Magic to Become Younger-zansu
Air date: 19/Aug/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Mr. and Mrs. Matsuno take advantage of de-aging magic that turns them back into teenagers, but neither of them know each other's secret. Mom starts a career as idol singer Matsuko, while Dad masquerades as a less-talked-about relative. But what are their boys to do without their parents around, at least as their good Mom and Dad selves?

Summary

Mr. and Mrs. Matsuno take advantage of de-aging magic that turns them back into teenagers, but neither of them know each other's secret. Mom starts a career as idol singer Matsuko, while Dad masquerades as a less-talked-about relative. But what are their boys to do without their parents around, at least as their good Mom and Dad selves?

S1E68
Iyami's Fishy Beach House!
Air date: 29/Jul/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Mr. Matsuno and the sextuplets suffer pratfall after pratfall when they take up Iyami and Chibita's purportedly-cheap beach house as a day-trip rental, only to get nickeled and dimed at every opportunity.

Summary

Mr. Matsuno and the sextuplets suffer pratfall after pratfall when they take up Iyami and Chibita's purportedly-cheap beach house as a day-trip rental, only to get nickeled and dimed at every opportunity.

S1E67
Life is Tough for Prince Chibita!
Air date: 22/Jul/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Prince Chibiru, the young ruler of the Kingdom of Odenwanker, comes to Japan as part of a political trip. When his royal duties are too exhausting, he gives the slip and disguises himself as a normal boy, hangs out with the Matsunos, and gets caught up in a pickpocket scheme.

Summary

Prince Chibiru, the young ruler of the Kingdom of Odenwanker, comes to Japan as part of a political trip. When his royal duties are too exhausting, he gives the slip and disguises himself as a normal boy, hangs out with the Matsunos, and gets caught up in a pickpocket scheme.

S1E66
Iyami the Teacher's Throbbing Story!
Air date: 15/Jul/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

This animated tale is an investigation into the true meaning of education. What lies forth is the complicated relationship between Chibita, an incessantly-doting and borderline romantically-attracted student, and his teacher, Iyami, who gets tremendous pleasure from his students' suffering.

Summary

This animated tale is an investigation into the true meaning of education. What lies forth is the complicated relationship between Chibita, an incessantly-doting and borderline romantically-attracted student, and his teacher, Iyami, who gets tremendous pleasure from his students' suffering.

S1E65
Totoko, the Selfish Buddha!
Air date: 01/Jul/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In the second part of this intergalactic parody of "Journey to the West", Iyami-Sanzou sets off with his band of weirdos to steal Boddhisatva Totoko's sutras in the hopes he can start his own religion, unaware that she'd pawned off the scrolls containing them as part of a loan.

Summary

In the second part of this intergalactic parody of "Journey to the West", Iyami-Sanzou sets off with his band of weirdos to steal Boddhisatva Totoko's sutras in the hopes he can start his own religion, unaware that she'd pawned off the scrolls containing them as part of a loan.

S1E64
Munchkin Monkey Chibita's Big Adventure!
Air date: 24/Jun/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In the first part of this intergalactic parody of "Journey to the West", Chibita-Son Goku causes havoc in the heavens as a means to suit his little monkey ego. When he takes a leak on Boddhisatva Totoko's fingers after trying to escape the world in the Buddha's Palm, he's imprisoned under a mountain, with only the Golden Cicada's newest reincarnation, Iyami, to save him.

Summary

In the first part of this intergalactic parody of "Journey to the West", Chibita-Son Goku causes havoc in the heavens as a means to suit his little monkey ego. When he takes a leak on Boddhisatva Totoko's fingers after trying to escape the world in the Buddha's Palm, he's imprisoned under a mountain, with only the Golden Cicada's newest reincarnation, Iyami, to save him.

S1E63
Sextuplets Squared!
Air date: 17/Jun/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Professor Iyami and his lab assistant Chibita cook up a 3D color-copy machine (otherwise known as a cloning machine for you geeks) that they take for a test drive with a Chibita clone to confuse the sextuplets. When curiosity gets the better of the six, they break into the lab and accidentally give Iyami fuel for the fire to clone them.

Summary

Professor Iyami and his lab assistant Chibita cook up a 3D color-copy machine (otherwise known as a cloning machine for you geeks) that they take for a test drive with a Chibita clone to confuse the sextuplets. When curiosity gets the better of the six, they break into the lab and accidentally give Iyami fuel for the fire to clone them.

S1E62
Where Did Papa's Bonus Go?
Air date: 03/Jun/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Mr. Matsuno loses his big bonus from work, and all suspicions point to Iyami, who has seemingly turned over a new leaf. The sextuplets start shadowing him, looking for any signs of their dad's hard-earned cash.

Summary

Mr. Matsuno loses his big bonus from work, and all suspicions point to Iyami, who has seemingly turned over a new leaf. The sextuplets start shadowing him, looking for any signs of their dad's hard-earned cash.

S1E61
Which is More Important, Oden or Your First Love?
Air date: 27/May/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita falls head-over-heels in love with Hatabou's cousin Jajako, but likes way too many of the things she hates, including oden. In order to be just friends with her, Chibita tries his hardest to give up his one true love for someone who isn't food.

Summary

Chibita falls head-over-heels in love with Hatabou's cousin Jajako, but likes way too many of the things she hates, including oden. In order to be just friends with her, Chibita tries his hardest to give up his one true love for someone who isn't food.

S1E60
The Revenge of Flying Chibita-zansu!
Air date: 20/May/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita gets into R/C model planes after seeing the sextuplets' new expensive toy bomber. However, he's barred from the model shop and has to pay Osomatsu to play with theirs. After an accident causes the sextuplets' R/C to break, the kids chuck it out, leading Iyami to repurpose it into a new way for Chibita to get his revenge.

Summary

Chibita gets into R/C model planes after seeing the sextuplets' new expensive toy bomber. However, he's barred from the model shop and has to pay Osomatsu to play with theirs. After an accident causes the sextuplets' R/C to break, the kids chuck it out, leading Iyami to repurpose it into a new way for Chibita to get his revenge.

S1E59
Hatabō is a Champion of Justice-dajou!
Air date: 13/May/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

An upcoming election between Dayon and Iyami looks like it's over before it's even begun, with Iyami hiring hitman Joe Hatabou to take out his rival. However, when Iyami becomes President-Elect, Joe enacts a "Golgo 13"-style revenge on his soon-to-be administration and a hired mob.

Summary

An upcoming election between Dayon and Iyami looks like it's over before it's even begun, with Iyami hiring hitman Joe Hatabou to take out his rival. However, when Iyami becomes President-Elect, Joe enacts a "Golgo 13"-style revenge on his soon-to-be administration and a hired mob.

S1E58
Sheee! A 50,000 Yen a Day Allowance!
Air date: 06/May/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The Matsunos are in the red, and decide to take up an offer from billionaire Dekapan to sell off Osomatsu to cover their debts. However, since Dekapan was never a father, his means of trying to raise a 10-year-old are juvenile at best.

Summary

The Matsunos are in the red, and decide to take up an offer from billionaire Dekapan to sell off Osomatsu to cover their debts. However, since Dekapan was never a father, his means of trying to raise a 10-year-old are juvenile at best.

S1E57
That Bastard Pilot, Iyami-zansu!
Air date: 29/Apr/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami, flying as captain of a shoddy commercial jet with the promise of inheriting the airline, must avert a hijacking and keep all his passengers safe with the anticipated arrival to Hawaii.

Summary

Iyami, flying as captain of a shoddy commercial jet with the promise of inheriting the airline, must avert a hijacking and keep all his passengers safe with the anticipated arrival to Hawaii.

S1E56
The Super-Rich Chibita-sama-zansu!
Air date: 22/Apr/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita, a fantastically rich young man, orders the infrastructure and economy of the town to suit his whims. When he can't force the entire town to sell oden at every store and shop, trouble befalls him, and a Cinderella story unfolds for Iyami.

Summary

Chibita, a fantastically rich young man, orders the infrastructure and economy of the town to suit his whims. When he can't force the entire town to sell oden at every store and shop, trouble befalls him, and a Cinderella story unfolds for Iyami.

S1E55
Luck Ran Out on the Drive
Air date: 15/Apr/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After a failed auto robbery on a rickety bridge totals Mr. Matsuno's recently-acquired lemon and Iyami's expensive French import, Osomatsu and the rest are stranded at a cliffside restaurant with dwindling rations and no way out.

Summary

After a failed auto robbery on a rickety bridge totals Mr. Matsuno's recently-acquired lemon and Iyami's expensive French import, Osomatsu and the rest are stranded at a cliffside restaurant with dwindling rations and no way out.

S1E54
Iyami-san's Wedding!
Air date: 08/Apr/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

A wealthy woman becomes engaged to dirt-poor Iyami, who's asked about where he lives. Ashamed to say he lives in a shack under the bridge, Iyami asks Osomatsu and his brothers to rent out their house for ¥100,000 in the hopes that her wealth can pay them back.

Summary

A wealthy woman becomes engaged to dirt-poor Iyami, who's asked about where he lives. Ashamed to say he lives in a shack under the bridge, Iyami asks Osomatsu and his brothers to rent out their house for ¥100,000 in the hopes that her wealth can pay them back.

S1E53
Brown-nosing with Golf-zansu!
Air date: 01/Apr/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita, the son of Iyami and Mr. Matsuno's boss, must decide on which of the two will get a promotion to Section Chief through a game of golf. Luckily for Osomatsu, Choromatsu, and Todomatsu, they take the day off school to fill in for their dad.

Summary

Chibita, the son of Iyami and Mr. Matsuno's boss, must decide on which of the two will get a promotion to Section Chief through a game of golf. Luckily for Osomatsu, Choromatsu, and Todomatsu, they take the day off school to fill in for their dad.

S1E52
An Honest Iyami is Dangerous!
Air date: 25/Mar/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After Iyami's dishonesty spurs trouble for Dekapan's Restaurant, the Hatabou Research Institute creates an explosive lie-detector belt that's forced onto the serial liar. But when Iyami gets the town into warzone-level trouble for his honesty, Dekapan must stop the danger he has inadvertently caused.

Summary

After Iyami's dishonesty spurs trouble for Dekapan's Restaurant, the Hatabou Research Institute creates an explosive lie-detector belt that's forced onto the serial liar. But when Iyami gets the town into warzone-level trouble for his honesty, Dekapan must stop the danger he has inadvertently caused.

S1E51
What Happens at the Inn Stays at the Inn-zansu!
Air date: 18/Mar/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After the Matsunos accidentally stay at a ¥10,000 per person inn thinking it was for one zero less, they feign a lifestyle of the rich and famous, unaware that two criminals are hiding out there, and are wanted by Detective Iyami.

Summary

After the Matsunos accidentally stay at a ¥10,000 per person inn thinking it was for one zero less, they feign a lifestyle of the rich and famous, unaware that two criminals are hiding out there, and are wanted by Detective Iyami.

S1E50
Dinosaur Egg Omelet-zansu!
Air date: 11/Mar/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

During the stone age, Chibita finds a baby dinosaur that he wants to keep as a pet. But one thing leads to another, and he sends it away. Many years have gone by, and Chibita is now the wealthy owner of a successful omelette shop, but he's lost his kindness. What's the difference between dinosaurs and men if kindness is gone?

Summary

During the stone age, Chibita finds a baby dinosaur that he wants to keep as a pet. But one thing leads to another, and he sends it away. Many years have gone by, and Chibita is now the wealthy owner of a successful omelette shop, but he's lost his kindness. What's the difference between dinosaurs and men if kindness is gone?

S1E49
The Arrogant Police Officer-zansu!
Air date: 04/Mar/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami is a police officer who is not very good at his job, instead opting to take advantage of his role as the long arm of the law to find any excuse to not do work. When Osomatsu is kidnapped, however, Iyami must buck up and be the most bare-minimum cop he can be.

Summary

Iyami is a police officer who is not very good at his job, instead opting to take advantage of his role as the long arm of the law to find any excuse to not do work. When Osomatsu is kidnapped, however, Iyami must buck up and be the most bare-minimum cop he can be.

S1E48
Even the Sextuplets Become Good Boys at a Zen Temple!
Air date: 25/Feb/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After their dad decides it's time for them to learn some manners, the sextuplets are sent off to do zen training at Monk Iyami's temple, but get into trouble there too. When a mysterious drifter visits, the boys' mischief-making is put to the test.

Summary

After their dad decides it's time for them to learn some manners, the sextuplets are sent off to do zen training at Monk Iyami's temple, but get into trouble there too. When a mysterious drifter visits, the boys' mischief-making is put to the test.

S1E47
Wealthy from the Lottery-zansu!
Air date: 18/Feb/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami, having remembered that he made Chibita purchase a lottery ticket a year ago, learns that he has a winner on his hands. When he mouths off too much about his earnings, Totoko schemes to marry him, but his little buddy wants in on the wealth too. Their only problem is that the ticket has one day left to be cashed out.

Summary

Iyami, having remembered that he made Chibita purchase a lottery ticket a year ago, learns that he has a winner on his hands. When he mouths off too much about his earnings, Totoko schemes to marry him, but his little buddy wants in on the wealth too. Their only problem is that the ticket has one day left to be cashed out.

S1E46
The Hot-Blooded Detective Chibita-zansu!
Air date: 11/Feb/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a parody of prohibition-era gangster films, Detective Chibita is sent to destroy an illegal oden trade operation, and uncovers a conspiracy behind the people eating and bootlegging what once was his favorite treat.

Summary

In a parody of prohibition-era gangster films, Detective Chibita is sent to destroy an illegal oden trade operation, and uncovers a conspiracy behind the people eating and bootlegging what once was his favorite treat.

S1E45
Ski Trips Are Tough-zansu!
Air date: 04/Feb/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The sextuplets, Iyami, and Chibita go skiing and get caught up in adventures involving a black bear and her cub, a race to impress pro skiier Totoko, and a run-in with an onibaba in the mountains.

Summary

The sextuplets, Iyami, and Chibita go skiing and get caught up in adventures involving a black bear and her cub, a race to impress pro skiier Totoko, and a run-in with an onibaba in the mountains.

S1E44
Iyami's Gibberish Japan-zansu!
Air date: 28/Jan/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

French director Iyami and his cameraman Chibita travel to Japan to film a documentary. However, Iyami's orientalist and otherwise racist perspectives influence the direction the film takes, turning the shoot into a stereotyped disaster.

Summary

French director Iyami and his cameraman Chibita travel to Japan to film a documentary. However, Iyami's orientalist and otherwise racist perspectives influence the direction the film takes, turning the shoot into a stereotyped disaster.

S1E43
Win the Race by Cheating-zansu!
Air date: 21/Jan/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

A turn-of-the-century auto race unfolds in a newly-westernized Japan, with the grand prize being Totoko of the Yotsui Conglomerate's hand in marriage. Naturally, Iyami plans to cheat his way to the finish line.

Summary

A turn-of-the-century auto race unfolds in a newly-westernized Japan, with the grand prize being Totoko of the Yotsui Conglomerate's hand in marriage. Naturally, Iyami plans to cheat his way to the finish line.

S1E42
Iyami's Shifty Business!
Air date: 14/Jan/1989 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Scammer Iyami takes apprentice swindler Chibita under his wing to teach him the ins and outs of getting people to buy fraudulent goods, but once Chibita sees the effect Iyami's tactics have on others, his conscience takes the wheel.

Summary

Scammer Iyami takes apprentice swindler Chibita under his wing to teach him the ins and outs of getting people to buy fraudulent goods, but once Chibita sees the effect Iyami's tactics have on others, his conscience takes the wheel.

S1E41
White Christmas of the Skyline
Air date: 24/Dec/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita, a New York bellboy working at the Dayon Hotel, encounters the lovely yet suicidal singer Totoko and tries to convince her to play a show for the guests booked over the holidays when crooner Frank Hatabou's flight is delayed. Meanwhile, self-professed famous Japanese saxophonist Iyami scams his way into a luxury stay.

Summary

Chibita, a New York bellboy working at the Dayon Hotel, encounters the lovely yet suicidal singer Totoko and tries to convince her to play a show for the guests booked over the holidays when crooner Frank Hatabou's flight is delayed. Meanwhile, self-professed famous Japanese saxophonist Iyami scams his way into a luxury stay.

S1E40
Babysitting is Hard Work-zansu!
Air date: 17/Dec/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The sextuplets, under the threat of their dad losing his job, must watch his boss' violent sleep-deprived son, but the infamous Buck-Toothed Kid, a wanted serial burglar, just so happens to strike up Osomatsu's house during this ordeal.

Summary

The sextuplets, under the threat of their dad losing his job, must watch his boss' violent sleep-deprived son, but the infamous Buck-Toothed Kid, a wanted serial burglar, just so happens to strike up Osomatsu's house during this ordeal.

S1E39
Take Caution During a Raid-zansu!
Air date: 10/Dec/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a retelling of the tale of the 47 Ronin, Chibitanosuke gets revenge on Iyaminosuke for the death of his Lord Hatabou and the fall of his Lordship's kingdom.

Summary

In a retelling of the tale of the 47 Ronin, Chibitanosuke gets revenge on Iyaminosuke for the death of his Lord Hatabou and the fall of his Lordship's kingdom.

S1E38
Be Kind to the Elderly-zansu!
Air date: 03/Dec/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami and Chibita, after seeing how elderly people are treated with respect, pretend to be a poor old couple to take advantage of the Matsunos, and then rob them for all they're worth.

Summary

Iyami and Chibita, after seeing how elderly people are treated with respect, pretend to be a poor old couple to take advantage of the Matsunos, and then rob them for all they're worth.

S1E37
Chibita's Treasure Island
Air date: 26/Nov/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, Chibita takes on the role of Jimsy as he boards a ship searching for Treasure Island. Along the way, he meets the crew, encounters pirates, and runs afoul of cannibals.

Summary

In a retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, Chibita takes on the role of Jimsy as he boards a ship searching for Treasure Island. Along the way, he meets the crew, encounters pirates, and runs afoul of cannibals.

S1E36
It's Tough Being a Champion of Justice-zansu!
Air date: 19/Nov/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita becomes the masked vigilante Chibita Oden X, with Iyami wanting to get into the hero game for purely reputation-based reasons. When a fish with golden scales is a target of Dayon's mob gang, the two crimefighters must put an end to the cat-and-mouse game, even if Chibita's life is on the line.

Summary

Chibita becomes the masked vigilante Chibita Oden X, with Iyami wanting to get into the hero game for purely reputation-based reasons. When a fish with golden scales is a target of Dayon's mob gang, the two crimefighters must put an end to the cat-and-mouse game, even if Chibita's life is on the line.

S1E35
The Tomboy Princess of Dekapan Castle!
Air date: 12/Nov/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyamitarou, the scheming minister of Emperor Dekapan, attempts to assassinate ruling Princess Totoko so that his next-in-line Prince Hatabou can ursurp her. Under the guise of a competition for someone to protect her, a kidnapping plan unfolds, but would someone like Princess Totoko need a guard?

Summary

Iyamitarou, the scheming minister of Emperor Dekapan, attempts to assassinate ruling Princess Totoko so that his next-in-line Prince Hatabou can ursurp her. Under the guise of a competition for someone to protect her, a kidnapping plan unfolds, but would someone like Princess Totoko need a guard?

S1E34
Dad is Dad!
Air date: 05/Nov/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Mr. Matsuno calls it quits as the father to his six rambunctious sons, thinking that he's been mistreated. In his misplaced sorrow, he takes up interim son Chibita as a replacement.

Summary

Mr. Matsuno calls it quits as the father to his six rambunctious sons, thinking that he's been mistreated. In his misplaced sorrow, he takes up interim son Chibita as a replacement.

S1E33
Male Friendship is Hot-zansu!
Air date: 29/Oct/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

At a circus, Iyami and Chibita are death-defying trapeze artists. Ringmaster Dekapan stirs up trouble between them, with his daughter Totoko caught in a love triangle that's made worse when Chibita breaks his leg during an act gone wrong.

Summary

At a circus, Iyami and Chibita are death-defying trapeze artists. Ringmaster Dekapan stirs up trouble between them, with his daughter Totoko caught in a love triangle that's made worse when Chibita breaks his leg during an act gone wrong.

S1E32
Totoko is the Number One Idol-zansu!
Air date: 22/Oct/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

New girl Kumiko (a parody of idol singer Kumiko Goto) moves in next-door to the sextuplets, and spurs jealousy in Totoko for taking all the boys' eyes away from her. Alongside Totoko's woes, Kumiko's dad resembles her dog, and that he's the superior to Mr. Matsuno at his company.

Summary

New girl Kumiko (a parody of idol singer Kumiko Goto) moves in next-door to the sextuplets, and spurs jealousy in Totoko for taking all the boys' eyes away from her. Alongside Totoko's woes, Kumiko's dad resembles her dog, and that he's the superior to Mr. Matsuno at his company.

S1E31
Up to Here with the Spirit of the Flower-zansu!
Air date: 15/Oct/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a secluded mountain village in old Japan, a poverty-stricken Chibita is graced by the presence of the spirit of a rose in a garbage dump who arose from his generosity.

Summary

In a secluded mountain village in old Japan, a poverty-stricken Chibita is graced by the presence of the spirit of a rose in a garbage dump who arose from his generosity.

S1E30
Ninja Chibita is Here!
Air date: 08/Oct/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita, having been picked on by the sextuplets one too many times, learns ninjutsu from Dekapan up in the mountains. But when Iyami wants in, as well as Dekapan finding out that Chibita plans on using his skills for revenge, a battle unfolds to decide who becomes the new disciple.

Summary

Chibita, having been picked on by the sextuplets one too many times, learns ninjutsu from Dekapan up in the mountains. But when Iyami wants in, as well as Dekapan finding out that Chibita plans on using his skills for revenge, a battle unfolds to decide who becomes the new disciple.

S1E29
It's Do or Die for an Insurance Agent!
Air date: 01/Oct/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami, who starts an insurance company with the intention of frauding his unlucky customers out of their money, has his scheme put to the test when he bargains the Matsunos a new home if a typhoon hits Tokyo.

Summary

Iyami, who starts an insurance company with the intention of frauding his unlucky customers out of their money, has his scheme put to the test when he bargains the Matsunos a new home if a typhoon hits Tokyo.

S1E28
Watch Out for Wild Iyami!
Air date: 17/Sep/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The brothers, Chibita, and Totoko go camping in the sticks, and run afoul of lecherous ascetic Iyami who will stop at nothing to bite Totoko's rear end.

Summary

The brothers, Chibita, and Totoko go camping in the sticks, and run afoul of lecherous ascetic Iyami who will stop at nothing to bite Totoko's rear end.

S1E27
The Fairy Tale of Outie Island!
Air date: 10/Sep/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dekapan and Hatabou, two farmers on an island, make offerings to a stone god, and are shunned for being hard workers by the rest of the islanders. When a message from the god comes through to Hatabou to build a boat, the lazy villagers laugh it off. But could such a thing be true?

Summary

Dekapan and Hatabou, two farmers on an island, make offerings to a stone god, and are shunned for being hard workers by the rest of the islanders. When a message from the god comes through to Hatabou to build a boat, the lazy villagers laugh it off. But could such a thing be true?

S1E26
Dad Can Quit Smoking
Air date: 03/Sep/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Because of their lower income and not enough family time, the Matsunos try to convince their tobacco-addicted patriarch to quit smoking. But when the simple act of stopping isn't enough, they enlist the help of Iyami and Chibita and their barbarous anti-smoking program.

Summary

Because of their lower income and not enough family time, the Matsunos try to convince their tobacco-addicted patriarch to quit smoking. But when the simple act of stopping isn't enough, they enlist the help of Iyami and Chibita and their barbarous anti-smoking program.

S1E25
The Curse of Oden is Scary-zansu!
Air date: 27/Aug/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After Iyami steals all of an oden vendor's stock and pins it on oden-loving Chibita, the tortured boy sets his aim on the sextuplets and Iyami in a slasher-style game of revenge.

Summary

After Iyami steals all of an oden vendor's stock and pins it on oden-loving Chibita, the tortured boy sets his aim on the sextuplets and Iyami in a slasher-style game of revenge.

S1E24
Iyami's Body is Full of Germs!
Air date: 13/Aug/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Totoko becomes infected with personality-altering bacteria after Iyami sneezes on her, leading Osomatsu and Choromatsu, along with Dekapan, to find out the secret to Iyami's nastiness by taking a "Fantastic Voyage"-style trip inside his body.

Summary

Totoko becomes infected with personality-altering bacteria after Iyami sneezes on her, leading Osomatsu and Choromatsu, along with Dekapan, to find out the secret to Iyami's nastiness by taking a "Fantastic Voyage"-style trip inside his body.

S1E23
The Great Detective! Hatabō-da jou!
Air date: 06/Aug/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The ultra-rich Iyami's diamond dentures go missing, and it's up to Detective Hatabou to find the lost jewels and the culprit behind the thieving.

Summary

The ultra-rich Iyami's diamond dentures go missing, and it's up to Detective Hatabou to find the lost jewels and the culprit behind the thieving.

S1E22
Chibita is a Wandering Gunslinger
Air date: 30/Jul/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In this retelling of "Shane", Chibita, a wandering gunslinger in the Wild West, must protect the Dekapan Ranch from the marauding Matsunoki family and their nefarious benefactor, Iyami.

Summary

In this retelling of "Shane", Chibita, a wandering gunslinger in the Wild West, must protect the Dekapan Ranch from the marauding Matsunoki family and their nefarious benefactor, Iyami.

S1E21
Friendship! Chibita and the Cat Thief!
Air date: 23/Jul/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Paperboy Chibita makes friends with a notorious thieving cat, but trouble arises when the kitty must learn to be on the straight-and-narrow for his new human pal's health.

Summary

Paperboy Chibita makes friends with a notorious thieving cat, but trouble arises when the kitty must learn to be on the straight-and-narrow for his new human pal's health.

S1E20
Iyami, The Dangerous Watch Dealer!
Air date: 09/Jul/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami and Chibita mix up two fake watermelons: one full of valuables to give to the yakuza, and the other a bomb to give to the Matsunos as revenge for the destruction of Chibita's mosquito colony.

Summary

Iyami and Chibita mix up two fake watermelons: one full of valuables to give to the yakuza, and the other a bomb to give to the Matsunos as revenge for the destruction of Chibita's mosquito colony.

S1E19
Switched Psyches!
Air date: 02/Jul/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dekapan invents a mysterious liquid that causes anyone doused with it and who bumps heads to switch minds, leading to all sorts of chaos for the neighbors and their plans.

Summary

Dekapan invents a mysterious liquid that causes anyone doused with it and who bumps heads to switch minds, leading to all sorts of chaos for the neighbors and their plans.

S1E18
Chibita the Safecracker!
Air date: 25/Jun/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

In a retelling of the O. Henry tale "A Retrieved Reformation", Chibita, a safecracker recently released from a three-year-sentence, vows to never crack a safe again. His promise is tested, however, in a dangerous situation where his skills are needed most.

Summary

In a retelling of the O. Henry tale "A Retrieved Reformation", Chibita, a safecracker recently released from a three-year-sentence, vows to never crack a safe again. His promise is tested, however, in a dangerous situation where his skills are needed most.

S1E17
Hatabō Musters Up Courage
Air date: 11/Jun/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After getting framed for one of Iyami's tricks, Hatabou tries to stand up for himself with the help of shrine god Dekapan's courage-fortified water.

Summary

After getting framed for one of Iyami's tricks, Hatabou tries to stand up for himself with the help of shrine god Dekapan's courage-fortified water.

S1E16
Saving? Energy Conservation? Mini-Sextuplets!
Air date: 04/Jun/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita, along with his scientist uncle, hatch a plan to shrink the sextuplets to flea-size so that he's no longer shorter and can pick on them for a change.

Summary

Chibita, along with his scientist uncle, hatch a plan to shrink the sextuplets to flea-size so that he's no longer shorter and can pick on them for a change.

S1E15
Getting Your Life Saved is Expensive-zansu!
Air date: 28/May/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After Iyami stops Osomatsu from being hit by a car, he mooches off the Matsunos' generosity under the overabused pretense that he was a hero to their son.

Summary

After Iyami stops Osomatsu from being hit by a car, he mooches off the Matsunos' generosity under the overabused pretense that he was a hero to their son.

S1E14
Beat the Aliens!
Air date: 21/May/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Osomatsu and Choromatsu get kidnapped and replaced by aliens in a plot to take over the world, and it's up to the family to find out who the real kids are.

Summary

Osomatsu and Choromatsu get kidnapped and replaced by aliens in a plot to take over the world, and it's up to the family to find out who the real kids are.

S1E13
A Castle Moved In Next Door!
Air date: 14/May/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Lord Chibita, along with second-in-command Iyami, set up their Edo period-style headquarters in town, with the young Lord falling head-over-heels for Totoko.

Summary

Lord Chibita, along with second-in-command Iyami, set up their Edo period-style headquarters in town, with the young Lord falling head-over-heels for Totoko.

S1E12
The Great Iyami-sensei, the Popular Author!
Air date: 07/May/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami, an amateur author who lives in poverty, strikes it rich when he sends in manuscripts that expose the many strange things about the people in town.

Summary

Iyami, an amateur author who lives in poverty, strikes it rich when he sends in manuscripts that expose the many strange things about the people in town.

S1E11
Even Behind Bars, Iyami Never Learns!
Air date: 30/Apr/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami and Chibita, prison inmates, make a grand escape from their sentence, but only one problem is in their way, aside from the police on their tail: they're chained together at the waist.

Summary

Iyami and Chibita, prison inmates, make a grand escape from their sentence, but only one problem is in their way, aside from the police on their tail: they're chained together at the waist.

S1E10
Shinigami Salesman From Hell!
Air date: 23/Apr/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

A candle-watching shinigami comes to town, and Iyami enlists his help in culling Osomatsu, who has recently come down with a life-threatening illness.

Summary

A candle-watching shinigami comes to town, and Iyami enlists his help in culling Osomatsu, who has recently come down with a life-threatening illness.

S1E9
Making Easy Money with a Secondhand Store-zansu!
Air date: 09/Apr/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami and Chibita sell used junk, but when they buy a wooden cabinet from the Matsunos that's worth a fortune, a battle ensues for who gets to claim the cash.

Summary

Iyami and Chibita sell used junk, but when they buy a wooden cabinet from the Matsunos that's worth a fortune, a battle ensues for who gets to claim the cash.

S1E8
Transformation! Chibita's Amazing Hat
Air date: 02/Apr/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

On his way to becoming a first-grader, Chibita is caught between the expectations of being a good boy or being a troublemaker. With the help of Iyami's newly-developed personality-switching hat, he keeps a relatively clean appearance, but trouble ensues once he takes it off.

Summary

On his way to becoming a first-grader, Chibita is caught between the expectations of being a good boy or being a troublemaker. With the help of Iyami's newly-developed personality-switching hat, he keeps a relatively clean appearance, but trouble ensues once he takes it off.

S1E6
Profiting from Death Prayers-zansu!
Air date: 19/Mar/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

After dining and dashing for the umpteenth time, Iyami plans a scheme to fake his death and use the grievance money to skip town.

Summary

After dining and dashing for the umpteenth time, Iyami plans a scheme to fake his death and use the grievance money to skip town.

S1E5
Chibita's Love Falls with the Flowers
Air date: 12/Mar/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dekapan visits the sextuplets with his daughter -- not a human, but a pig. Osomatsu and Choromatsu cook up a scheme to trick Chibita, who has fallen in love with her not realizing what she truly is.

Summary

Dekapan visits the sextuplets with his daughter -- not a human, but a pig. Osomatsu and Choromatsu cook up a scheme to trick Chibita, who has fallen in love with her not realizing what she truly is.

S1E4
Sheee! I'm a Ballerina!
Air date: 05/Mar/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Chibita is training to become Prima Donna in Iyami's ballet studio's big show. When one thing leads to another and he's ousted from his role by Osomatsu, Chibita throws away his heart (literally) and causes mischief for the big recital.

Summary

Chibita is training to become Prima Donna in Iyami's ballet studio's big show. When one thing leads to another and he's ousted from his role by Osomatsu, Chibita throws away his heart (literally) and causes mischief for the big recital.

S1E3
Genius Iyami's Transformation Potion-zansu!
Air date: 27/Feb/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Iyami runs a shady clinic, but is pushed into failure by Dekapan's much more ethical office. To get revenge, him and Chibita cook up a scheme involving a transformation potion.

Summary

Iyami runs a shady clinic, but is pushed into failure by Dekapan's much more ethical office. To get revenge, him and Chibita cook up a scheme involving a transformation potion.

S1E1
Sheeh! Sextuplets-zansu
Air date: 13/Feb/1988 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The gaudy and untruthful Iyami comes to town, fashioning himself a salesman. After a botched robbery at the Matsuno house, he inadvertently becomes victim to teeth-regrowing medicine.

Summary

The gaudy and untruthful Iyami comes to town, fashioning himself a salesman. After a botched robbery at the Matsuno house, he inadvertently becomes victim to teeth-regrowing medicine.

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