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Osomatsu Matsuno, the eldest of six identical sextuplets, bears a name derived from the Japanese word for "poor" or "lousy," reflecting his mischievous and irresponsible tendencies. During his childhood ("-kun" era), typically portrayed at age ten or occasionally twelve, he acts as the self-proclaimed leader among his brothers. His physical traits include a bowl-cut hairstyle with two curled strands at the back, larger closely-set eyes, and a small rounded nose. Early designs featured freckles and a snubbed nose, later minimized. He often wears a three-buttoned uniform coat with a white collar, while recurring dental cavities sometimes visually distinguish him.
His personality blends fiery confidence, gluttony, and greed. He frequently devises schemes or mischief but displays unreliability, betraying his brothers—especially to pursue Totoko's affection or personal gain, like accepting adoption by wealthy parents. Despite this, he sporadically shows remorse or loyalty, such as shaving his head in repentance or expressing concern for his parents. He embodies a complex duality: demonstrating strength and craftiness in one moment, vulnerability in another. He despises green peppers, has blood type A, and endures mockery for bedwetting, which rivals like Chibita exploit for blackmail.
Osomatsu often clashes with characters like Iyami (a buck-toothed conman) and Chibita (a short-tempered rival), though their roles fluctuate between antagonism and uneasy alliance. His brotherly relationships vary: Choromatsu follows him most closely, Jyushimatsu shares playful camaraderie, Karamatsu engages in rivalry, Ichimatsu faces bullying, and Todomatsu receives minimal mutual attention.
The 1993 one-shot "Osomatsu-kun Grows Up" reimagines him as an adult salaryman, unmarried and living conventionally. Conversely, the 2015 spin-off "Osomatsu-san" depicts an alternate adulthood where he remains crude and unmotivated, retaining a "sixth-grade mentality." As a NEET, he idles, gambles excessively on horse racing and pachinko, and steals brothers' savings to fund this habit. He stalks Totoko with lewd remarks yet inconsistently clings to his "leader" status and vague responsibility toward his brothers. Though he voices annoyance at sextuplet life, he fears isolation and acts out during brothers' absences, revealing dependence on the family unit.
His narrative prominence wanes across media. Central in early manga and the 1966 anime, later adaptations like the 1988 anime shift focus to Iyami and Chibita, reducing Osomatsu and his brothers to supporting roles.
His personality blends fiery confidence, gluttony, and greed. He frequently devises schemes or mischief but displays unreliability, betraying his brothers—especially to pursue Totoko's affection or personal gain, like accepting adoption by wealthy parents. Despite this, he sporadically shows remorse or loyalty, such as shaving his head in repentance or expressing concern for his parents. He embodies a complex duality: demonstrating strength and craftiness in one moment, vulnerability in another. He despises green peppers, has blood type A, and endures mockery for bedwetting, which rivals like Chibita exploit for blackmail.
Osomatsu often clashes with characters like Iyami (a buck-toothed conman) and Chibita (a short-tempered rival), though their roles fluctuate between antagonism and uneasy alliance. His brotherly relationships vary: Choromatsu follows him most closely, Jyushimatsu shares playful camaraderie, Karamatsu engages in rivalry, Ichimatsu faces bullying, and Todomatsu receives minimal mutual attention.
The 1993 one-shot "Osomatsu-kun Grows Up" reimagines him as an adult salaryman, unmarried and living conventionally. Conversely, the 2015 spin-off "Osomatsu-san" depicts an alternate adulthood where he remains crude and unmotivated, retaining a "sixth-grade mentality." As a NEET, he idles, gambles excessively on horse racing and pachinko, and steals brothers' savings to fund this habit. He stalks Totoko with lewd remarks yet inconsistently clings to his "leader" status and vague responsibility toward his brothers. Though he voices annoyance at sextuplet life, he fears isolation and acts out during brothers' absences, revealing dependence on the family unit.
His narrative prominence wanes across media. Central in early manga and the 1966 anime, later adaptations like the 1988 anime shift focus to Iyami and Chibita, reducing Osomatsu and his brothers to supporting roles.