The appeal and evaluation of the Heisei version of "Tensai Bakabon": The essence of humor revived in modern times

Heisei Genius Bakabon - Heisei Genius Bakabon

"Heisei Tensai Bakabon", which aired during the Heisei era, is a TV anime series based on the original work by Fujio Akatsuka, and was broadcast for a total of 46 episodes from 1990 to the same year. This work was loved by many viewers as a comedy anime that depicts family ties and humor. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Heisei Tensai Bakabon" was broadcast on Fuji TV from January 6 to December 29, 1990, every Tuesday from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. Each episode was 30 minutes long, and a total of 46 episodes were produced. It was based on a manga by Fujio Akatsuka, directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa, and produced by Fuji TV, Yomiuri Advertising Agency, and Pierrot. The copyright belongs to Fujio Productions and Studio Pierrot.

cast

The main cast includes:

• Bakabon's dad: Kosei Tomita
• Bakabon: Megumi Hayashibara
• Bakabon's mother: Eiko Masuyama
• Hajime: Chinatsu Sakamoto

Main Staff

The key staff members are:

• Original author: Fujio Akatsuka
• Produced by: Studio Pierrot
• Literary setting: Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
• Screenplay: Hiroyuki Hoshiyama, Keiji Terui
• Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa
• Direction, storyboard: Hiroshi Sasagawa
• Character design: Yoshiyuki Kishi
• Art director: Setsuko Ishizu
• Director of photography: Takahashi Hiroto
• Sound Director: Mizumoto Kan

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1A: Bakabon's Dad (1989/01/06)
• Episode 1B: Lies are for the good of the world and for the good of people
• Episode 2A: He's a junior at Bakada University (1990/01/13)
• Episode 2B: It's not a cat burglar, I picked it up
• Episode 3A: Genius Hajime-chan (1990/01/20)
• Episode 3B: The sunset is Mademoiselle in a red dress
• Episode 4A: It's so hot (1990/01/27)
• Episode 4B: I'll decide who the culprit is
• Episode 5A: He's like a storage person (tentative) (1990/02/03)
• Episode 5B: TENSAI BAKABON (tentative)
• Episode 6A: Night Patrols Are Day Patrols (tentative) (1990/02/10)
• Episode 6B: It's God's eyelash shoulder strap (tentative)
• Episode 7A: The Great Master of the Airhead (1990/02/17)
• Episode 7B: It's a reservation for a robbery and murder
• Episode 8A: Eel Dog Appears (1990/02/24)
• Episode 8B: The Secret of Eel Dog
• Episode 9A: I Want to Become a Stone (1990/03/03)
• Episode 9B: My Dad is the Minister of Cleaning
• Episode 10A: My Dad Became a Police Officer (working title) (1990/03/10)
• Episode 10B: Mynah Bird Prince (tentative)
• Episode 11A: Shoe Shining is Scary (1990/03/17)
• Episode 11B: Where Did the Mummy Lord Go?
• Episode 12A: A Chair Like a Dog (1990/03/24)
• Episode 12B: Police Station Interrogation Diary
• Episode 13A: America's Dad! (1990/03/31)
• Episode 13B: America is full of foreigners
• Episode 14A: It's the Policeman's Pole (provisional title) (1990/04/07)
• Episode 14B: Bakabon's teacher comes to attack (tentative)
• Episode 15A: A Triple Feature Dream (1990/04/14)
• Episode 15B: The Entertainment Policeman
• Episode 16A: The Thief Comes Twice (1990/04/21)
• Episode 16B: Once Upon a Time, the Thief Comes Fourth Time
• Episode 17A: The Senior of the Teleport Machine (1990/04/28)
• Episode 17B: The Secret Society of the Red Lizard
• Episode 18A: Life is about risking anything (1990/05/05)
• Episode 18B: He's a god for people in trouble
• Episode 19A: Daddy's Running Away! (1990/05/12)
• Episode 19B: I ran away from home and got lost!
• Episode 20A: The Strong Wife is Scary (1990/05/19)
• Episode 20B: Win 1 million yen!
• Episode 21A: A long tongue is a good thing (1990/05/26)
• Episode 21B: Daddy fills everything
• Episode 22A: Daddy is a favorite! (1990/06/02)
• Episode 22A: Daddy is a favorite! (1990/06/16)
• Episode 22B: I want the rain even though it's unpleasant (1990/06/02)
• Episode 22B: I want the rain even though it's unpleasant (1990/06/16)
• Episode 23A: Drink one and get fat (1990/06/30)
• Episode 23B: The culprit is weak to kindness
• Episode 24A: Who caught the fish? (1990/07/07)
• Episode 24B: Being kind will kill me
• Episode 25A: The Robot is My Dad (1990/05/14)
• Episode 25B: I'll do anything for watermelons
• Episode 26A: It's a Fake Bakabon (1990/07/21)
• Episode 26B: Papa is Wan and Bakabon is Nya
• Episode 27A: My dad is a master driver! (1990/07/28)
• Episode 27A: My dad is a master driver! (1990/08/11)
• Episode 27B: Gegege no Ge no Nanda with the violin
• Episode 27B: Gegege no Ge no Nanda with the violin
• Episode 28A: The Sea of ​​Distress (1990/08/04)
• Episode 28A: The Sea of ​​Distress (1990/08/18)
• Episode 28B: Dad's Memories Diary
• Episode 28B: Dad's Memories Diary
• Episode 29A: Mom likes Japanese products (1990/08/25)
• Episode 29B: If you wake up, you'll be a scary criminal
• Episode 30A: It's Dad's Carpenter's House (1990/09/08)
• Episode 30B: I'm your substitute
• Episode 31A:
• Episode 31B:
• Episode 32A: Hospitalization depends on money! (1990/09/15)
• Episode 32B: When I put on makeup, I feel like it
• Episode 33A: Honest people see naked bodies (1990/09/22)
• Episode 33B: Pretending to be dead, I'm about to die
• Episode 34A: Lelele's Souji is a Demon (1990/09/29)
• Episode 34B: When you forget your debts, you remember them
• Episode 35A: The promise is to get hungry (1990/10/06)
• Episode 35B: Gyoza in the constellations. I'm starving.
• Episode 35A: The promise is to get hungry (1990/10/13)
• Episode 35B: Constellations, gyoza, and plum blossoms are all I want
• Episode 36A: A 10,000 yen house!? (1990/10/20)
• Episode 36B: Is Debt Tori just a coincidence?
• Episode 37A: My Dad Has Become Smaller (1990/10/27)
• Episode 37B: It's the police officer's Shinmai
• Episode 38A: My Father is a Wizard! (1990/11/03)
• Episode 38B: My dad is a wizard again
• Episode 39A: Subtitle TBA (1990/11/10)
• Episode 39B: Subtitle TBA
• Episode 40A: It's Dad who forgets in three steps (1990/11/17)
• Episode 40B: I am Hideyo Noguchi and I am a doctor
• Episode 41A: My Tutor is My Dad (1990/11/24)
• Episode 41B: Faking illness and being nice to others
• Episode 42A: Mokyama-san's No Smoking, Part 1 (1990/12/01)
• Episode 42B: Mokyama-san's No Smoking, Part 2
• Episode 43A: The Dragon Palace Turtle is Mine (tentative title) (1990/12/08)
• Episode 43B: The Policeman's Promise (tentative)
• Episode 44A: Skiing empty-handed! (1990/12/15)
• Episode 44B: Who's going to hell?
• Episode 45A: Praise the Iron Beetle (1990/12/22)
• Episode 45B: If it melts and flows, it will explode
• Episode 46A: My Dad Has Become a Cat (1990/12/29)
• Episode 46B: He's like a dad, but he's a cat

Evaluation and characteristics of the work

"Heisei Genius Bakabon" is known as a work that depicts Fujio Akatsuka's unique humor and love of family. Below, we will take a closer look at the evaluation and characteristics of this work.

Humor and satire

The greatest appeal of this work is Fujio Akatsuka's humor and satire. Bakabon Papa's unique way of speaking, such as "Noda" and "I am ____", provides laughs to the audience. Social satire and parodies are also sprinkled throughout the work, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. For example, "I'm a junior at Bakada University" depicts an episode that satirizes university studies.

Depicting family love

"Heisei Genius Bakabon" is also a work that depicts family ties. Through the daily lives of the four members of the family - Bakabon Papa, Bakabon, Bakabon Mama, and Hajime - the love and support of the family is depicted. In particular, Bakabon Papa's line "I am ____" is used as a way to express his love for his family. Additionally, episodes such as "Daddy Runs Away!" and "Daddy Shows Favors!" depict the importance of communication and understanding between family members.

Character design and animation

The character designs are by Yoshiyuki Kishi, and are faithful to the original work by Fujio Akatsuka. The atmosphere of the original work, such as Bakabon Papa's distinctive beard and Bakabon's round face, are faithfully reproduced in the animation. In addition, under the direction of Hiroshi Sasagawa, the direction and storyboards are carefully crafted, making this a work that is enjoyable from a visual standpoint as well.

Music and Sound

The sound director is Kan Mizumoto, and the music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening and ending themes have memorable melodies that further enhance the worldview of the work. The background music for each episode also effectively creates humor and emotion.

Recommended points

"Heisei Genius Bakabon" is a recommended work for the following reasons:

Fun for all ages

This work is enjoyable for a wide range of generations, from children to adults. Adults can enjoy the humor and satire, while children can easily understand the depiction of family love. Also, each episode is independent, so you can enjoy it no matter which story you start with.

You can enjoy Fujio Akatsuka's worldview

You can enjoy Fujio Akatsuka's unique worldview through animation. While keeping the atmosphere of the original, humor and satire are sprinkled throughout. The character design and animation also faithfully reproduce the original, making this a must-see for fans of Fujio Akatsuka.

Great for family viewing

As a work that depicts family ties, "Heisei Genius Bakabon" is perfect for watching with the family. Through the humorous actions of Bakabon Papa and Bakabon, you can reaffirm the smiles and bonds in your family. Also, since each episode is short, it is easy to make time to watch it together as a family.

summary

"Heisei Tensai Bakabon" was loved by many viewers as a work that depicts Fujio Akatsuka's humor and love for family. The 46 episodes are filled with humor, satire, and family ties, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The character design, animation, and music also enhance the charm of the work, allowing you to fully enjoy Fujio Akatsuka's worldview. We recommend this work as a perfect piece to watch with the family.