TV-Series
Description
"Obocchama-kun" is a comedic anime series centered around the daily life of a young boy named Obocchama, who comes from an extremely wealthy family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Obocchama is portrayed as naive and oblivious to the realities of the world outside his luxurious bubble. His family’s immense wealth and eccentric lifestyle often lead to absurd and humorous situations, as Obocchama interacts with people from different walks of life, including his loyal butler, classmates, and various quirky characters.

The series explores the stark contrast between Obocchama’s sheltered existence and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. His lack of understanding about money, social norms, and basic life skills creates a series of comedic misunderstandings. For instance, he might mistake common household items for rare artifacts or assume that everyone lives in mansions with servants. These scenarios are often exaggerated for comedic effect, highlighting the absurdity of his worldview.

Obocchama’s butler, who serves as a grounding presence, frequently attempts to educate him about the real world, though his efforts are often met with confusion or indifference. The butler’s patience and resourcefulness are tested as he navigates the challenges of managing Obocchama’s whims and ensuring his well-being. Other recurring characters include Obocchama’s classmates, who are often bewildered by his behavior, and various individuals who cross paths with him, each contributing to the series’ comedic tone.

The narrative structure is episodic, with each episode presenting a new scenario or misadventure. The humor arises from Obocchama’s interactions and the contrast between his perception of the world and reality. The series does not delve deeply into dramatic or emotional arcs, instead focusing on lighthearted, situational comedy. Through its exaggerated portrayal of wealth and privilege, "Obocchama-kun" offers a satirical take on class differences and the absurdities of extreme affluence.
Information
Obocchama-kun
おぼっちゃまくん
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 164
Date: 01/14/1989 – 09/26/1992
Categories
Genre
Comedy
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Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Tetsuo Yasumi
  • Storyboard
    Yūji Mutō
    Hiromichi Matano
    Ryō Yasumura
    Fumio Ikeno
    Jōhei Matsuura
    Tetsuji Takayanagi
    Tetsuo Yasumi
    Yoshio Suzuki
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Masayuki Ōzeki
    Tsutomu Yabuki
    Takuji Endo
    Yūki Kinoshita
    Akiko Matsushima
    Masato Satō
    Yukio Suzuki
    Hiroshi Kawashima
    Yorimichi Nakano
    Yoshito Hata
    Kōichi Fujiwara
    Takechika Narikawa
    Kiichi Suzuki
    Masuo Ani
    Yūichi Shinpo
    Chinami Nanba
    Kiyotaka Kantake
    Koichi Nagaoka
    Masa Yamao
    Shizuka Ogata
    Kei Hayashi
    Yoshihiro Aida
    Uchikura Inuno
  • Music
    Keita Miyahara
  • Character Design
    Munekatsu Fujita
  • Animation Director
    Akira Takeuchi
    Masayuki Onji
    Akira Shimizu
    Kiyoshi Matsumoto
    Satoshi Ohsawa
    Yūki Kinoshita
    Katsuma Kanazawa
    Sawako Yamamoto
    Masato Satō
    Akio Kawamura
    Kumiko Shishido
    Shinichiro Takagi
    Osamu Komurai
    Katsumi Ohnishi
    Nobukazu Sakuma
    Yutaka Arai
    Tatsuya Furukawa
    Seiichi Goto
    Ryōko Hata
    Shizuo Kawai
    Katsuhiko Yamazaki
    Tamotsu Tomaru
    Osamu Kamijō
    Munekatsu Fujita
    Atsushi Toba
    Masa Yamao
    Maki Fujita
  • Producer
    Junichi Kimura
    Sōjirō Masuko
  • Script
    Tetsuo Yasumi
    Satoru Nishizono
    Akiko Matsushima
    Saburō Ebinuma
    Toshiro Oyama
    Michiyo Kubota
    Ayuko Anzai
    Yūichi Shinpo
    Masaaki Sakurai
    Hiroko Takayama
    Yasuo Takajima
    Risaku Kiridōshi
    Kōji Tanaka
  • Episode Director
    Kōichi Fujiwara
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Takehiko Uchida
  • Director of Photography
    Tsuguo Ozawa
    Hitoshi Kaneko
    Eiichirō Okamoto
Production
  • Production
    TV Asahi
    Shin-Ei Animation
  • Animation Production
    Shin-Ei Animation
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Manga overview
Music
Opening
“Bai YaiYai -Obocchama-kun no Theme-" (ぶぁいYaiYai-おぼっちゃまくんのテーマ-)”
“Chama-sama" (茶魔さま)”
Ending
“Ichidodake I LOVE YOU -Samayo-chan ni Sasageru Uta-" (一度だけI LOVE YOU-沙麻代ちゃんに捧げるうた-)”
“Yōshanaku Itoshite" (容赦なく愛して)”
“EVERYBODY〜YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE”
“Hello! Hello! Hello!”
“Mūn'na Kimochi wa o Senchi" (む〜んな気持ちはおセンチ)”