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Ichimatsu Matsuno, the fourth-born Matsuno sextuplet, resents the common misspelling of his name's "Ichi" (一, meaning "one") as "市松" (a checkered pattern). Childhood depictions consistently show him blending visually with his brothers while standing out as the most serious, intelligent, and practical. He demonstrates strong willpower and endurance, exemplified by nearly reaching the top of a skyscraper while chasing Chibita when his brothers failed. Though he participates in bullying Chibita, he displays unexpected kindness and concern towards younger children, attempting an older brother role in stories like "Chibita Wants a Brother". He saves more money than his siblings, reflecting his thrifty nature, and frequently pairs with Jyushimatsu for mischief or duo-focused plots, occurring roughly eight times in the manga.
As an adult in "Osomatsu-san", Ichimatsu becomes reclusive and socially anxious, adopting a "lone wolf" persona. He spends most time with stray cats, avoiding human interaction. His brothers perceive him as incapable of friendship, stemming from deep-seated insecurity and difficulty expressing emotions, not genuine misanthropy. A symbolic depiction shows his heart as glass labeled "fragile", underscoring his sensitivity. He maintains a close bond with Jyushimatsu, supporting him even in uncomfortable situations like serving as a weight for Jyushimatsu’s baseball bat. He exhibits open disdain for Karamatsu, rejoicing when Karamatsu is kidnapped. Ichimatsu typically wears purple casual clothing—a hoodie with sweatpants—and has droopy eyes, a hunched posture, and unkempt hair.
The film "Mr. Osomatsu: The Movie" reveals Ichimatsu’s high school persona, "Ichi", where he masked insecurities with a confident, outgoing facade. This persona collapsed under social pressure, causing lasting shame. As an adult attending a reunion, he confronts this past, attempting suicide and later trying to kill his teenage self before accepting his true nature, explaining his adult withdrawal and self-deprecation.
His relationships are complex: alongside his closeness to Jyushimatsu, he is visibly intimidated by Choromatsu’s pursuit of conventional success. He resents Karamatsu, dancing gleefully during Karamatsu’s kidnapping. Despite aloofness, he occasionally joins family schemes, reflecting latent loyalty. Alternate future scenarios (e.g., "Osomatsu-kun after 30 Years") depict him as a bespectacled businessman mocked by Osomatsu; other versions show him bedridden or as a mustachioed company president enjoying cigars and beer.
Trivia notes include his dislike of green peppers, blood type A, and May 24th birthday. When asked what he would take to a deserted island, he answered "a cat," citing cat paws as a "fetish" in a magazine interview.
As an adult in "Osomatsu-san", Ichimatsu becomes reclusive and socially anxious, adopting a "lone wolf" persona. He spends most time with stray cats, avoiding human interaction. His brothers perceive him as incapable of friendship, stemming from deep-seated insecurity and difficulty expressing emotions, not genuine misanthropy. A symbolic depiction shows his heart as glass labeled "fragile", underscoring his sensitivity. He maintains a close bond with Jyushimatsu, supporting him even in uncomfortable situations like serving as a weight for Jyushimatsu’s baseball bat. He exhibits open disdain for Karamatsu, rejoicing when Karamatsu is kidnapped. Ichimatsu typically wears purple casual clothing—a hoodie with sweatpants—and has droopy eyes, a hunched posture, and unkempt hair.
The film "Mr. Osomatsu: The Movie" reveals Ichimatsu’s high school persona, "Ichi", where he masked insecurities with a confident, outgoing facade. This persona collapsed under social pressure, causing lasting shame. As an adult attending a reunion, he confronts this past, attempting suicide and later trying to kill his teenage self before accepting his true nature, explaining his adult withdrawal and self-deprecation.
His relationships are complex: alongside his closeness to Jyushimatsu, he is visibly intimidated by Choromatsu’s pursuit of conventional success. He resents Karamatsu, dancing gleefully during Karamatsu’s kidnapping. Despite aloofness, he occasionally joins family schemes, reflecting latent loyalty. Alternate future scenarios (e.g., "Osomatsu-kun after 30 Years") depict him as a bespectacled businessman mocked by Osomatsu; other versions show him bedridden or as a mustachioed company president enjoying cigars and beer.
Trivia notes include his dislike of green peppers, blood type A, and May 24th birthday. When asked what he would take to a deserted island, he answered "a cat," citing cat paws as a "fetish" in a magazine interview.