TV Special
Description
Iyami originated in Fujio Akatsuka's "Osomatsu-kun" manga and recurs throughout adaptations like the "Osomatsu-san" franchise. His full name, written 井矢見, is commonly rendered イヤミ—a pun on the Japanese word "嫌味" (iyami), meaning "unpleasant" or "disagreeable," reflecting his traits.
He appears tall and slender with a prominent overbite featuring three large front teeth extending approximately 8.5 centimeters, a point of pride. His signature attire includes a purple or pink suit patterned with a number ten (十) design, tattered socks he claims are French-made, and a bob cut hairstyle with a straight fringe, often accessorized with a small hat or cane. A red bow-tie appeared in earlier iterations but was later omitted.
Iyami frequently claims he is from France or has "just returned" from there, likely a fabrication rooted in Francophilia. He peppers his speech with French phrases like "bonjour," uses "me" (ミー) for himself and "chimi" (チミ) for others, and ends sentences with "zansu" (〜ザンス), a contraction of "de gozaimasu." His signature exclamation is "Sheeh!" (シェー!), accompanied by a pose where one arm raises while the other crosses his chest, often causing his sock to spring loose.
He exhibits a childish, self-centered, and opportunistic personality. Iyami schemes, steals, and deceives to fund goals like returning to France or surviving poverty, though his plans typically fail. He displays cowardice, shifting blame to others, and poor hygiene like eating from trash cans. Despite this, he shows occasional kindness, such as secretly providing a futon and food to Chibita when Chibita cared for an abandoned baby. His relationships are largely antagonistic, particularly with the Matsuno sextuplets whom he scams or pranks, while his dynamic with Chibita alternates between mentorship and exploitation.
In the "Osomatsu-san: Ouma de Kobanashi" special (a Japan Racing Association collaboration), Iyami features in two segments. In "Horse Owner," he and Chibita seek a cheap horse (5 yen) for profit and fame, encountering six dilapidated horses at a ranch who reject Iyami and defecate toward both. In "Check," he tries to enter a racecourse with a normal horse but is singled out and denied entry by Choromatsu, who permits characters like Totoko and Nyaa to pass.
Iyami's background includes sporadic early "Osomatsu-kun" manga appearances as a minor nuisance to the Matsunos, evolving into a central figure, notably as a protagonist in the 1988 anime. His age is inconsistent, often cited as mid-30s (e.g., 36.5 years) though he claims 23. His family—a mother, daughter, wife (all sharing his overbite), and an unnamed older brother resembling him but with five teeth—also appear.
He appears tall and slender with a prominent overbite featuring three large front teeth extending approximately 8.5 centimeters, a point of pride. His signature attire includes a purple or pink suit patterned with a number ten (十) design, tattered socks he claims are French-made, and a bob cut hairstyle with a straight fringe, often accessorized with a small hat or cane. A red bow-tie appeared in earlier iterations but was later omitted.
Iyami frequently claims he is from France or has "just returned" from there, likely a fabrication rooted in Francophilia. He peppers his speech with French phrases like "bonjour," uses "me" (ミー) for himself and "chimi" (チミ) for others, and ends sentences with "zansu" (〜ザンス), a contraction of "de gozaimasu." His signature exclamation is "Sheeh!" (シェー!), accompanied by a pose where one arm raises while the other crosses his chest, often causing his sock to spring loose.
He exhibits a childish, self-centered, and opportunistic personality. Iyami schemes, steals, and deceives to fund goals like returning to France or surviving poverty, though his plans typically fail. He displays cowardice, shifting blame to others, and poor hygiene like eating from trash cans. Despite this, he shows occasional kindness, such as secretly providing a futon and food to Chibita when Chibita cared for an abandoned baby. His relationships are largely antagonistic, particularly with the Matsuno sextuplets whom he scams or pranks, while his dynamic with Chibita alternates between mentorship and exploitation.
In the "Osomatsu-san: Ouma de Kobanashi" special (a Japan Racing Association collaboration), Iyami features in two segments. In "Horse Owner," he and Chibita seek a cheap horse (5 yen) for profit and fame, encountering six dilapidated horses at a ranch who reject Iyami and defecate toward both. In "Check," he tries to enter a racecourse with a normal horse but is singled out and denied entry by Choromatsu, who permits characters like Totoko and Nyaa to pass.
Iyami's background includes sporadic early "Osomatsu-kun" manga appearances as a minor nuisance to the Matsunos, evolving into a central figure, notably as a protagonist in the 1988 anime. His age is inconsistent, often cited as mid-30s (e.g., 36.5 years) though he claims 23. His family—a mother, daughter, wife (all sharing his overbite), and an unnamed older brother resembling him but with five teeth—also appear.