Tsurupika Hagemaru-kun
Tsurupika Hagemaru-kun

Tsurupika Hagemaru-kun

つるピカハゲ丸くん Finished

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In the world of Tsurupika Hagemaru-kun, fourth-grader Hagemaru Hageda is a boy with a singular, all-consuming family trait: extreme frugality. This anime humorously explores the daily life of Hagemaru, his equally miserly parents, and their pet dog Pesu, whose witty asides highlight the family's penny-pinching antics.

The plot revolves around Hagemaru's attempts to navigate school, friendship, and his innocent crush on a classmate named Midori, all while his family's comically thrifty mindset leads to one inventive, money-saving scheme after another. From his interactions with his best friend Masaru to his long-suffering teacher, every situation is an opportunity for hilarious, budget-conscious creativity.

At its heart, this is an anime about family, friendship, and finding humor in the most mundane aspects of life, all filtered through the unique lens of hilarious and over-the-top frugality.

Format

TV

Episodes

59

Duration

24 min/ep

Start date

3 Mar 1988

End date

6 Oct 1989

Status
Finished

Staff

Tetsuo Yasumi

Tetsuo Yasumi

Director
Kawachi Kuni

Kawachi Kuni

Music