Kotowaza House

ことわざハウス
Kotowaza House
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Studios: Eiken
Rating: 5.59 / 10
Rank: #12119
Popularity: #15975
Users Listed: 700
Users Scored: 194
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/05/2020
Aired: April 4, 1987 – September 28, 1994 (Spring)
Type: tv
Episodes: 773

Synopsis:

This series centers on Peter, an office worker whose life is defined by cyclical struggles with health and well-being. Each episode presents a new public service message disguised within the narrative of his daily routine – a pattern of neglect followed by often comical attempts at self-improvement. The animation style emphasizes realistic depictions of everyday life, contrasting sharply with Peter’s internal turmoil and frustrating physical limitations.

The show explores themes of personal accountability and the difficulty in establishing healthy habits, framed through relatable struggles with motivation and bodily discomfort. Rather than offering simple solutions, it subtly examines the complexities of self-care and the challenges of breaking ingrained patterns, all delivered with a grounded and understated tone. Viewers can expect an introspective and somewhat dryly humorous look at the effort involved in prioritizing physical health within a demanding modern world.

Characters:

  • Doctor (Main) - Voice Actors: Takemura, Hiroshi
  • Grandma (Main) - Voice Actors: Saito, Sho
  • Nurse (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Ai
  • Peter (Main) - Voice Actors: Takemura, Hiroshi
  • Saeko (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Ai

Staff:

  • Yoshida, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Wakabayashi, Tadao (Animation Director)