Obocchama-kun

おぼっちゃまくん / Obotchama-kun
Obocchama-kun
Genres: Comedy, Parody
Themes: Parody
Studios: Shin-Ei Animation
Producers: TV Asahi
Rating: 6.17 / 10
Rank: #9238
Popularity: #13721
Users Listed: 1,276
Users Scored: 406
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 07/08/2025
Aired: January 14, 1989 – September 26, 1992 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 164
Broadcast: Saturday at 19:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set in a secluded, rural village steeped in folklore, this series follows the quiet life of a young boy named Ren. His ordinary existence is subtly disrupted by the arrival of strange occurrences and unsettling whispers carried on the wind. As Ren begins to uncover hidden truths about his community’s past, he’s drawn into a world where the boundaries between reality and myth blur. The narrative explores themes of inherited burdens, the weight of tradition, and the search for identity within a close-knit society. The animation style emphasizes natural landscapes and understated character expressions, fostering an atmosphere of gentle mystery and quiet contemplation. It's a story that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional resonance over action, inviting viewers to piece together a compelling narrative through subtle details.

Characters:

  • Obocchama (Main) - Voice Actors: Koujiro, Chie
  • Binbo, Taizou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Rica
  • Chanshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko
  • Moo, Doctor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
  • Obou Kamemitsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ginga, Banjou
  • Ojou, Samayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawamura, Maria

Staff:

  • Yasumi, Tetsuo (Director, Script)
  • Daichi, Akitarou (Episode Director, Script)
  • Endou, Takuji (Episode Director)
  • Hata, Yoshito (Episode Director)
  • Kinoshita, Yuuki (Episode Director, Animation Director)
  • Kobayashi, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Matano, Hiromichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Mutou, Yuuji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Satou, Masato (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Watanabe, Shinichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Nishizono, Satoru (Script)
  • Matsuura, Johei (Storyboard)
  • Nakano, Yorimichi (Storyboard)
  • Suzuki, Yoshio (Storyboard)
  • Yabuki, Tsutomu (Storyboard)
  • Aizawa, Kagetsu (Key Animation)
  • Aoki, Shinichirou (In-Between Animation)
  • Arai, Yutaka (Animation Director)
  • Bach, Johann Sebastian (Music)
  • Hasebe, Atsushi (In-Between Animation)
  • Hoshina, Yasuo (In-Between Animation)
  • Kamijou, Osamu (Animation Director)
  • Kaneko, Hitoshi (Director of Photography)
  • Kawamura, Akio (Animation Director)
  • Kobayashi, Yoshinori (Original Creator)
  • Kuhara, Shigeki (Key Animation)
  • Mizushima, Seiji (Special Effects)
  • Murakami, Tsutomu (Key Animation)
  • Okumura, Yoshiaki (Key Animation)
  • Onji, Masayuki (Animation Director)
  • Shimizu, Akira (Animation Director)
  • Shishido, Kumiko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Suzuki, Rumiko (Color Setting)
  • Takagi, Shinichirou (Animation Director)
  • Takeuchi, Akira (Animation Check)
  • Tanaka, Yoshihiro (In-Between Animation)
  • Yamamoto, Sawako (Animation Director)
  • Yokoyama, Masakazu (Sound Effects)