Tensai Bakabon (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Tensai Bakabon is an animation, comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Based on Fujio Akatsuka's subversive family comedy, the series follows naive 10-year-old Bakabon and his folks: Papa, the patriarch and idiot supreme, Mama, Bakabon's darling mother and voice of reason, and Hajime, the newly-born baby boy who, due to being in the womb for an extended period, gained super-intelligence and an extensive bevy of worldly knowledge. Much of the comedy revolves around the idiotic natures of Bakabon and his Papa, and the people who have to put up with it.
Who’s in it. Tensai Bakabon stars Keiko Yamamoto as バカボン, Eiko Masuyama as バカボンのママ, Takako Sasuga as ハジメ and Isamu Tanonaka as おまわりさん, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tensai Bakabon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tensai Bakabon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tensai Bakabon tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tensai Bakabon (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tensai Bakabon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tensai Bakabon worth watching?
- Tensai Bakabon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tensai Bakabon?
- Tensai Bakabon stars Keiko Yamamoto, Eiko Masuyama, Takako Sasuga, Isamu Tanonaka and Ryuji Saikachi.
- When was Tensai Bakabon released?
- Tensai Bakabon was released in 1971.