The original Osomatsu-kun anime from 1988, a foundational work for the beloved Matsuno sextuplets franchise, has landed on Crunchyroll with both English dub and subtitle options. This 86-episode series, produced by Studio Pierrot, predates the massively popular 2015 reboot Mr. Osomatsu by decades, offering a glimpse into the characters' earlier, more chaotic adventures.
This iteration of Osomatsu-kun focuses on the six identical brothers and the eccentric residents of their town, leaning heavily into gag humor and episodic absurdity. Unlike its successor, which often satirizes modern life and otaku culture, the 1988 series is a more straightforward, slapstick comedy aimed at a younger audience, though its anarchic spirit laid the groundwork for the more mature humor that would follow.
Fans can now stream the complete series, exploring the origins of characters like Karamatsu, Choromatsu, Ichimatsu, Jyushimatsu, Todomatsu, and their perpetually scheming elder, Osomatsu, alongside recurring figures like Iyami and Chibita. It's a chance to see the franchise's roots before its massive revitalization.
