Watch Kaasan - Mom's Life

2009
2 Seasons

Kaasan - Mom's Life, is a popular Japanese TV show that airs on TV Tokyo. The show premiered in 2017 and has become a huge hit among audiences in Japan. The show is a comedy-drama, which centers around the everyday life of a family and their mother, who is the primary caregiver of the family.

The show portrays the life of a Japanese housewife who manages her household activities, kids, and work all alone, showcasing her never-ending struggle of managing everything. The show revolves around events in her life, along with her interactions with her family members and her best friends. It is a light-hearted show that highlights the difficulties of being a single mother and the reality of raising children.

The show is mainly set in a suburban Japanese town and focuses on the lives of the Shirakawa family. The family is led by their matriarch, Kaasan, who is a hardworking mother of two children, Mitsuo and Kurumi. Kaasan is portrayed as a working mother, who has to balance her job with her household obligations. She is shown as a middle-aged woman, who is dealing with the ups and downs of life. Throughout the show, the audience follows her as she navigates through life's obstacles with humor and grace.

The show also touches on themes such as family relationships, love, friendship, and societal expectations. Various characters- including Kaasan's husband, who runs a liquor store, her son who is a high school student, her daughter who is in middle school, and her best friends - play an essential role in the story's progression. Their characters reveal the struggles and challenges that come along with raising a family and managing day-to-day life.

The show is unique because of its realistic portrayal of how a Japanese housewife manages her daily activities. The show has become very popular in Japan because it represents the everyday life of Japanese women, who are struggling with managing their professional and personal lives. The show has also sparked a lot of discussions around the role of women in Japanese society, and how they balance work and family life.

Kaasan - Mom's Life is funny, entertaining, and relatable, as it depicts the lives of everyday Japanese families. It's not just limited to housewives but also highlights the relationships between fathers, children, and friends. The show does an excellent job of weaving humor into everyday life situations, which makes it an easy watch that audiences can relate to.

The show has received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDB. The show's popularity has spurred a spin-off based on its famous character, "Yoshie-chan," who is Kaasan's best friend.

In conclusion, Kaasan - Mom's Life is a fun, entertaining, and relatable show that provides insight into the life of an average Japanese housewife, who is trying to balance her work and family life. The show has become increasingly popular because of its relatability, humor, and its portrayal of real-life issues that Japanese families face. It is a must-watch for anyone who wants to get a glimpse of everyday life in Japan.

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Seasons

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99. Episode 99

May 22, 2011

Small green uncle One of the cards from Bunji's collection has gone missing. Puzzled over what is going on, he asks his friends. There is a rumor going on that a "small green uncle" is doing it. That's the story... Produce Mom peeked at Fumi's nursery school. During art class, Fumi doesn't make anything. Mom thinks it's strange, and when she finally finds Fumi, around her is a group of boys busy making art and... Button Bunji just wants to keep on pressing buttons. The other day he pressed the call button on the ticket counter and caused trouble for the ticket agent. When Moms talks about this dilemma to Dad... Snack Dad This is not the usual "Snack Moms" but "Snack Dad" instead. A night when the family goes to bed, a bartender Dad acts like he's working in a bar and Bunji walks into the place. It is a secret place where the two of them grumble about Mom.

98. Episode 98

May 15, 2011

Snack Moms is going on today. Today's theme is "it sounds unbelievable but it's true". The moms start to stories about their children that seem really unbelievable but are true, and when it kept going...; Recently Bunji has started to selfishly tell lies. When Mom asks him why, he says it's fun. At first, Mom was fed up with him, but eventually she got angry...; By coincidence, the two of them, Dad and Ai, Mom's assistant, were left at home. While Ai was busy working, Dad goes to extremes to try and provide service to her; Fumi said that she will make Mommy's lunch. When Mom looks at her cooking as well as preparing, Mom senses her growing, and while Mom is really happy with that...

97. Episode 97

May 8, 2011

Pinyari Dad This is the Pinyari family. Dad, Mom, son and daughter - the four of them live together in this house. Today, they fight over meal time - that is their usual way of family gathering. At that time, a big monster has appeared! Boy and Girl On a rest day, Mom took Bunji and Fumi to a department store to buy clothes. But Bunji didn't really care in choosing his clothes and gets excited in the toy store. Mom's special move Bunji and his friends get engrossed with their card games. They decided to make their own Moms on cards. Mom's element is thunder, her special move is "Nagging Falling Thunder" and so on. Dad vs Mom Dad and Mom are quarreling. Mom swears that she has never made a mistake and to counter that, Dad prepares a specific example but...

96. Episode 96

May 1, 2011

Beyoncé: Fumi has recently been engrossed with world superstar Beyoncé. She imitates Beyoncé, shows off her belly button, does Monroe walk - she starts to act like her. One day...; Mugi minus 1: The familiar five boys - the Mugi family. But for some reason today, there's one less! It looks like he ran away from home. While Bunji is out doing groceries, he coincedentally meets with the third Mugi boy. (3rd boy in family); Borsch (Ukraine dish): When Mom comes back late from work, Dad decides to cook dinner. What's on the menu is borsch. There was a time when Dad was in Siberia and he ate it with his body freezing - it was something that is out of the world. That is what he's trying to reproduce. ; What's in the warehouse (part of mom's jokes): Mom's funny story. Bunji happens to be in a fish and rice shop. (NOT fish and chips). Bunji has an interesting way of eating his favorite ramen but...

95. Episode 95

April 24, 2011

1. Fumi and friends are completely into Cinderella on TV. Mom blurts out about things starting to go downhill. Hearing that they… 2. Bunji and co are at a group study session at Gonda's house. They start making a ton of noise which causes Gonda's mom to run in. With the fear of being thumped by Gonda's Mom; Bunji and co discover the weakness... 3. Mom is stuck at home after failing to finish her work. She lets Jon into the house and has to feed, walk, and spend time with him but… 4. Bunji has recently been falling asleep anywhere and anytime: during karate practice, washing his hands, and at meals. One Sunday, mom leaves him alone and lets him sleep…

94. Episode 94

April 17, 2011

Marriage Hunting: While waiting for Mom to finish her document, Mr. Mizunuma was grinning. When asked, he said that he's going to a marriage hunting party. But Fumi crushes Mr. Mizunuma's philosophy of love one by one...; Don't grow up: Dad's distant relative, Tak has come after a long time. Tak had a strong image of being a boy playing in the fields but when he arrived, he really did look like an otaku...; Under the dress: Fumi forced herself to come to Mom's friend wedding ceremony. To Fumi, a wedding ceremony is a place where there's a lot of princess - a place where Fumi can only dream of.; Date: Everyone is supposed to eat out together but Mom and Dad are left out by their own. After being told to go on a date in a couple, they went to a fanciful Italian restaurant but...

93. Episode 93

April 10, 2011

#1 Mom's Assistant, Ai, has coincidentally met a cool-looking man and fallen in love straight away. Not only that, she has met him twice and thought that it was a fateful encounter... #2 One day, Dad wakes up at home with just his pants on. He has a huge bump on his forehead. It looks like the night before he had too much to drink. But he doesn't remember what happened at all. When he tries to recall his faint memory... #3 At a friendship party, Bunji and his friends didn't bother to peel carrots as usual, put the whole lot of potatoes in, and their moms start to get worried. While glancing the other way, a girl in the same class gets scolded for... #4 On the road right in front of Mom's house, there is a child that is wiggling like a caterpillar. He is Fumi's classmate, when he plays the game rock-paper-scissors, he only uses scissors… In short, he's 'Scissors Jo.' The next day, he walks down the road with cardboard around him to be a cardboard robot.

92. Episode 92

April 3, 2011

# 1 Bunji ran away from home after arguing with Mom. With nowhere for him to go, his friends, who knew what happened, made a secret base together. They can just live in there! That's the story. #2 On the morning of Valentine's Day, Mom's deadline is closing in. Mr. Mizunuma lends a hand to wrap Fumi's chocolate and keeps her company to give them out, but... #3 The whole family comes down with a fever. They want to have something that's refreshing, but... That's what they thought, but what Dad ordered for takeout is garlic pork ribs with thick noodles and... #4 Mom comes back home late because of work. Mom goes into a dark room and turns the light on… What greets her is a troop of dolls and stuffed toys that Bunji placed there with a note that says welcome back...

91. Red Riding Hood / Deep-Fried Chicken / Umbrella of Love / Celebrate

February 23, 2011

#1 Today is a story everyone knows: "Little Red Riding Hood." However, for some reason Mom has the role of Red Riding Hood and Fumi is playing the mother. #2 Fumi has come over to Kanna's house and Kanna's mom's homemade scones have her in a daze. She pesters Mom, "Next time, we should have fantastic homemade snacks too," but... #3 Bunji arrives at school to find that Chinatsu's and his names are scribbled on the blackboard, sharing an umbrella. Being surrounded by jeers of "Married! Married!" Bunji becomes overly conscious of Chinatsu and becomes unable to speak to her. #4 Bunji has gotten a 0 on his test. Mom treats Bunji to a deluxe icecream figuring, "It's a rare thing so we might as well celebrate it!" As she watches Bunji happily eat, she recalls memories of days long past.

90. Aso / Two Children's Secrets / Brother Arrived! / Red Dragonfly

February 16, 2011

There is a scribble on the back of Bunji's backpack. It's actually a picture of Aso, Bunji's imaginary friend; Bunji is invited to Chi's house for dinner. He's amazed by the collection of figures and such lining Chi's room, but the atmosphere turns bad when he's told "Don't Touch!"; Mom's brother from Kochi has come to visit Tokyo. Mom is busy, so Dad takes him out drinking. However, without Mom, the two don't know what to talk about...;When Mom was a child, she hated the red dragonflies that would fly at the end of summer and the beginning of the new semester.

89. Pretend to be Dead / Francois / Ski / Huge

February 9, 2011

Mom and the family are going north in a rental car. They take a break to play in the snow, but suddenly catch sight of the figure of a furry animal. Next to them is a "Watch out for Bears" sign. They panic and return to the car, but it's not starting and won't move...; Mom and the family are at the home of the owner of the St. Bernard, Mr. Furusawa. Dad says that every house in Hokkaido is guaranteed to have a bear in it...; Mom and the gang have gone skiing. Bunji gets really good in a short time, but he gets over confident, goes off on his own, and falls off a cliff, getting separated from everyone; As they approach the end of an enjoyable trip, they arrive at Cape Soya. If you weigh yourself there, you will find you weigh far more than in Tokyo.

88. Biting at Every Cast / The Path to Crabs / Open Air Hot Spring / Winter Zoo

February 2, 2011

Mom and the gang have come to Dad's birthplace, Hokkaido. They immediately head for the market to search for crabs, but lured by Dad, they end up fishing for crabs in Hakodate Bay. The gang is now in Sapporo. Mom is irritated because she is unable to obtain the crab she desires, but Dad and the kids say they want to eat Sapporo ramen. The gang heads for Asahikawa, but venture forth by regular train instead of taking the express train. About when they get bored of the beautiful snowscape extending as far as they can see, the train stops for snow removal. Mom and the gang have come to the Asahimori Zoo. Watching Bunji and Fumi happily play with the penguins and seals, Mom and Dad are sincerely glad to have brought them to Hokkaido.

87. Dogs Can Walk Too / Mid-Winter Training / Dad's Camera / Smile

January 26, 2011

When Bunji hears "Dogs rank themselves and the people around them," he instantly tries to act superior to Jon and triumphantly takes him out for a walk. However... Bunji has mid-winter training with his karate dojo on the riverbed with a fierce winter wind blowing. With the rule being whoever says "It's cold" gets penalized, the trio tries to mess with Bunji as usual. Dad is doing maintenance on his camera that he uses for work. He takes pictures of Bunji and Fumi when they run in, but since they are only familiar with digital cameras and cellphone photos, they think they can see the pictures right away... The most common images that Dad has taken are ones that show the smiles of children, like a flower in bloom, in the ruins of battle or in rubble. No matter how terrible the situation, when you point the camera at them, the children will smile.

86. Sister / In the Middle of Action, In the Middle of Deep Sleep / Respect / Comrades

January 19, 2011

Lately Fumi has been really harsh with Bunji. When he doesn't clean up when he's done playing and when he leaves his clothes strewn about after taking them off, Fumi nags and lectures him. The other moms have gathered at Mom's house late at night again. The "Snack Moms" is in full swing. Tonight's discussion topic is about their children running out of energy. No matter whose child it is, at a certain point, they will fall asleep in an instant regardless of where they are. Mom's distant relative Ta has come from the countryside to visit. With his arm and leg in a cast and on crutches, this 20 year old is going all out playing with Bunji and he further injures himself doing so. Bunji gazes at him with his pupils sparkling... Mom bought a plastic model for Bunji and his friends. They seem to be having fun while struggling to build their first plastic model, but next thing she knows, it has become something entirely different...

85. Mugi Family Mystery / Dress / Do the Drills, Do It / Noodle Time

January 12, 2011

Mysterious events are occurring around the eldest son of Mugi's five boys. When he gets home and goes to do his homework, his textbooks have been torn up. His belongings such as his shoes and writing implements are going missing. Who is behind this?; Fumi is completely delusional after seeing a bride when passing by a wedding hall. She follows the bride all the way to the reception hall, but on the way, the wedding dress showroom grabs her attention; A pile of tests with awful grades are found deep in Bunji's desk drawer. Mom gets mad that he can't even hide them properly and decrees that he can't play with this friends until he finishes all his drills...; Mom is on a stroll with Bunji and Fumi one afternoon when she happens across the ramen shop she and Dad went to back when they were getting to know each other.

84. Dance Family / Veteran Lunch Box Makers / Let's Discuss! / Runaway Girl Fumi

January 5, 2011

When waiting to checkout at the supermarket or when waiting for a walk signal, Mom suddenly notices that Bunji is dancing. One day, the other boys come over to do homework, and next thing she knows, everyone is dancing. What is going on?; The other moms have gathered at Mom's house late at night again. The "Snack Moms" is in full swing. Today's discussion topic is a showdown over cutting corners when making lunch, the "Veteran Lunch Makers Competition."; In a rare instance, Bunji is enthusiastically studying at home. Mom peeks and sees him studying a subject newly introduced into compulsory education, International Studies, an English class. Mom is a little impressed when the 3 spirits appear before her;It's evening and Fumi is alone, swinging on the swing at the park. She had a fight with Mom and ran out of the house. A kindly girl with a shopping bag happens upon her...

83. Carnivorous Plant / Debut in a Park / It's Cold / Writing Wishes to Santa

December 22, 2010

Bunji has bought a Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant. Trying to catch live insects for food, he places a trap in the house and runs around with an insect net, but it doesn't quite work out. Dad has brought Bunji and Fumi to the park. While he keeps an eye on the children as they play freely, he suddenly notices that he's being eyed with suspicion by the other moms. The heater has broken down and Mom can't work because her hand is too cold. A hot water bottle that she found in the closet was taken by Grandma. Along with Bunji and Fumi, they try various tricks, but they can't shake the cold... Fumi is writing what she wants for a christmas present to Santa Claus. She obsessively lists what she wants, but...

82. A Good Deed a Day is Now a Bowl of Noodles a Day / Missing Bunji and the Rest / Sparkly 'Raser / Fumi's Going to be a Mallrat?

December 15, 2010

Dad suddenly declares "I will be Lord Buddha's servant and do a good deed a day!" However, he misses his chance to give his seat to an old man on the bus and is mistaken as a kidnapper after reaching out to a lost child at the supermarket... Chi is brought to tears by some upperclassmen. He says he saw a store near "Shibuya" selling the popular "Sparkly 'raser", but they won't believe him. Bunji and the rest set out to prove that Chi doesn't lie. The mothers are worried about their children as night has fallen and they have not come home. Meanwhile, Bunji and the others have finally made it to the location of the Sparkly 'raser they sought, but... While shopping, Mom has no idea what the gals are saying and Fumi explains. Mom is listening interestedly, but she suddenly sees Fumi's aspiring gaze at the gals!

81. Broken Bone / Stylish / Manga Artist Bunji / Whisper Whisper

December 8, 2010

Having broken his arm, Bunji goes to school wearing a cast. "What's that?" "So hard!" "So awesome!" marvel his classmates. Bunji is delighted as he instantly becomes Mr. Popular, but he gets carried away... Mom and the kids have come to a model home with Mrs. Morita and her son. While Mrs. Morita is completely entranced by this perfect dream home with a wooden terrace and vaulted ceilings, Mom calmly tells her... Bunji suddenly says that he wants to be a manga artist. He is completely into it as he sets up a small desk next to Mom's work desk and has Daichi in the role of the assistant. This is a story from when Mom was small. In the early evening, when she was playing in the fields, her mom would call for her, "Dinner Time!" Today's dinner is Mom's favorite fried noodles.

80. Freedom / Funeral / Sister-in-Law / I'm Back

December 1, 2010

Mom and Grandma need to go to Kochi on urgent business. Dad, Bunji and Fumi are left at home and, with Dad's "Freedom Declaration", enjoy their freedom to the fullest... Mom and Grandma's urgent business was a relative's funeral. The funeral is for the husband of a cousin who Mom hadn't seen in a long time. Funerals in the country side are lively, as people laugh and cry as they reminisce together... While being taken to the airport by Mom's brother and his wife, Mom is shocked by the stories about incredible hardships surrounding childbirth from her normally quiet and ladylike sister-in-law. Bunji and Fumi are enjoying their "Freedom", but the loneliness from Mom being gone worsens...

79. Arranged Marriage / Invited Over / Trend / Autumn Sky

November 24, 2010

Mom's assistant, Ai, is having a marriage interview with a good looking, high salaried elite. Mom and the others are super excited and Ai declares she has finally won at life. However... Bunji is invited to Chinatsu's house for dinner. He was lectured by Chinatsu on everything from the gift to bring to how to use a knife and fork, but things don't go right... Bunji comes home making puns left and right as puns have become the popular thing at school. As they come to him, he tries one pun after another on Mom and Ai. In the end, he's even trying them on Mr. Mizunuma. As autumn becomes winter, Mom remembers about when she was young and moving to the city. She had huge hopes, but her worries were even larger. At that time, Mom loved to visit the zoo.

78. Round and Round / Child and Parent / Understand Your Feelings / Melon

November 17, 2010

Mom goes with Bunji to the park where Bunji often sees his friends. However, they mysteriously and repeatedly greet each other with "Yo", only to walk around the park and greet each other again...; Dad and Grandma are alone in the house. Dad somehow feels uncomfortable while trying very hard to be mindful, but he can't last around Grandma; Dad and Grandma are alone in the house. Dad somehow feels uncomfortable while trying very hard to be mindful, but he can't last around Grandma; The good looking Masa and the tough guy Takashi are Fumi's classmates. Which one of them is a suitable match...? Both of them have their good points... White Fumi and Black Fumi have a heated debate inside of a conflicted Fumi's head.

77. Women's Friendship / Talk Time / Bath / Short-Tempered Mom

November 10, 2010

Mom and Fumi are on their way home from having lunch near the train station when Fumi's stomach starts to hurt. Telling her to hold it until they get home, Mom talks about her childhood experience of urgently needing a toilet. While watching "Cinderella", Bunji hits Fumi with simple questions. Fumi's answers are curt. Unconvinced, Bunji extends the topic to a picture book of "Momotaro"... Bunji says he will take his bath by himself. Thinking that maybe he is growing up a little, Mom is impressed, but it seems he isn't warming himself properly. Wondering why, she peeks into the bath one day... Having rushed out to bring in the laundry after a sudden shower, Mom blows her top at Dad, Bunji, and Fumi when they won't help her at all.

76. Pinyari's Counterattack / Children's Colds / Adults' Colds / Requirements For Your Marriage Partner

October 27, 2010

Bunji was about to have a riceball for lunch when it tumbled away. He chased it and entered a hole. Inside he found... another world with a group of pinyari festively dancing?! Dad is away on work and Grandma is away on the trip leaving only Mom, Bunji, and Fumi at home. One morning, Bunji and Fumi have caught colds. Mom gives it everything to care for them and do her work, but... Mom is completely exhausted with a cold and is struggling to work. Dad is unwell and bedridden. Grandma is tired from her travels. Bunji and Fumi are truly enjoying the situation... A cool-looking pastry chef in a newly opened cake shop has Fumi in a complete daze. Her friends are very excited hearing "I have decided to marry him!" Now to confess to him!

75. Tough Guy / A Man Who Can Do It / Poke Poke / Genes

October 20, 2010

Taiga is a 6th grade tough guy who the neighborhood elementary students adore. Bunji is completely into him too. After Bunji comes home from playing with Taiga, he speaks and acts like a tough guy. The spirit of relaxed education appears before Mom, who is shouting at Bunji again today. Truth is Bunji can do it and there is a trump card to further motivate him except... Every mom has their own secret attachment to their children. Mom loves the springy feeling of Fumi's stomach and butt, and melts when touching her. Mom and Fumi argue over overcooking ingredients. Bunji jumps in and intervenes while dancing pantless. His appearance really resembles Dad...

74. Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters / Mugi Style Diet / Mom's Lies / Mom's Insides

October 13, 2010

Mugi diets, sakura shrimp, and a motto to die by... All on this week's episode of Kaasan - Mom's Life.

73. Women's Diet / Girl Talk / Sticks / Rocks

October 6, 2010

Mom decides she has to lose weight. Will she have good luck on her diet? Somehow one doubts it'll be so easy...

72. Girl Power / Snack Moms / Snack Moms Continued / Artistic Autumn

September 22, 2010

Chinatsu and Koharu have come to drop off schoolwork with Bunji, who stayed home with a cold. However, Bunji went out to play when Mom wasn't looking and the two girls are left to wait in the livingroom...; Saturday night, after putting the family to sleep, the usual group of moms gather at Mom's house with leftovers in hand. This is the "Snack Moms."; Things are very lively with the Snack Moms. Nagasaki has finally come late, and it becomes a huge party after Dad, Bunji, Fumi, and Grandma join in after they are woken by the noise; On the day of the class drawing event, Bunji and the others have no interest in drawing and are restless, being unable to focus. In all this, Daichi is completely focused on drawing a crane that sits on an empty plot of land.

71. Scary Night / Sending Attachment by Cell Phone... / Experiment / Portrait

September 15, 2010

New Year's, Homeostasis, turtles, stone statues... What do they have in common? Watch and find out.

70. Movie Theater / Stupid x4 Friends / 5 Stupid Boys / Forever

September 8, 2010

A trip to the movies and the beach has Bunji feeling extra wild. How will Mom handle his energy?

69. Watch Out on Top of Your Head / Nuta Talk / Supervisor Ai / Parent and Child Stupid Couple

September 1, 2010

UFOs, Nuta, and Thumbelina all make appearances in this episode of Kaasan - Mom's Life!

68. Muay Thai Boys / Horseshow Crab / Railroad Mom / Bunji's Wife

August 25, 2010

Mom and the family go to Thailand for a vacation! Many hijinks ensue.

67. Scary Training Camp / Yum / You Are Too Relaxed / Wave, wave

August 18, 2010

Bunji has to spend the night at his karate dojo. He is bullied on top of the harsh training.

66. Sneaky / Summer Vacation / Education at the Beach / Pirate Ship

August 11, 2010

Bunji is acting strange... He clutches a 100 yen coin and paces nervously outside of supermarkets and convenience stores...

65. Parent and Child Quarrel / Mosquito / Daughter's Request / Inside the Deck

August 4, 2010

Mom is exhausted after pulling an all-nighter, so she goes to have a beer...

64. Fell Out / Animals / Bangs / Summer Notice

July 28, 2010

The plan to predict the test questions is unable to produce success and Bunji's kanji test ends in total defeat. Mom studies with Bunji as she sets a low goal of "a least get a 20 out of a 100," but...; Mom has come to a hotel buffet with Daichi's family and Chinatsu's family. Chinatsu's mom is very easygoing toward the high spirited Bunji and Daichi who are rampaging about, but...; Mom has inadvertently cut Fumi's bangs too short. Fumi is in a horrible mood and is still unhappy the next day when she is being taken to nursery school. However, accidentally, Mom makes Fumi even angrier...; Bunji has caught a summer cold. The day after, when he's supposed to take a day off, he heads to school with a runny nose and when he returns, he say he wants to go to the pool.

63. Mountain Test / Spirits x3 / A Princess's Heart / Not Wasteful Boy

July 21, 2010

Bunji's class has a short kanji test tomorrow, but Bunji can't remember the kanji. Mom has a plan to predict which kanji will likely be on the test, but...; Mom is disappointed by Bunji's test results today too when the three Spirits of Eduction appear. The three spirits don't get along and somehow, a competition between them begins; Mom gives Fumi a Marie Antoinette DVD as a reward for helping out. Fumi is really excited, but as she watches, she unexpectedly understands how easily a woman's heart changes; Bunji hated sleeping since nursery school. His reasoning is "That's because it's a waste of a day going away." As Mom tries to find a way to put him to sleep, Bunji is...

62. Kids' World / Crying Out Loud On Top of a Faraway Mountain / Big Family Operation / Couple's Conversation

July 14, 2010

In Bunji's group of friends who usually get along, Ma and Chi are having a rare fight. Bunji is perplexed as he is caught between two people who refuse to talk to each other; Having a dream of downing a cold beer at the restaurant on the summit of a mountain, Mom has come with the family to summit a mountain. But with the cable car not moving, they decide to actually climb up the mountain...; Mom and the family decide to go to a BBQ place for dinner. They are each going to do their own thing until it's time to meet and then meet at the restaurant, but...; You can't tell if Dad is listening to Mom's daily gossiping or complaining about trivial things. But Mom shows no interest when Dad is into what happened in the baseball game...

61. Safari Park / Dad Vs. Mr. Okita / Brother and Sister / Going Home

July 7, 2010

After seeing it on TV, the Kamohara family goes to a safari park. However, Dad says, "A safari park is not a zoo! It's a savanna where survival of the fittest reigns!"; Having arrived at the safari park, the Kamohara family boards the animal bus to take them around the park. Seeing the guide, Okita, has fully captured the children's hearts, a sense of rivalry burns within Dad; Bunji and Fumi head to the petting area alone. Like an older brother, Bunji tries to look after his little sister, but a little misunderstanding blows up and things get unpleasant; On the way home, Mom gets irritated after they get caught up in a large traffic jam. She notices that Bunji, Fumi, and even Dad need to go to the bathroom. They manage to make it to a service area at the last minute but...

60. Studying at Daichi's Place / Take It Home / Blackout / Blackout Again

June 23, 2010

Kenta, Daichi, and Bunji are studying at Daichi's house. Kenta is usually so cocky, but his whole expression changes when he sees Daichi's turtle. Bunji has never really brought home anything he's built or drew in school. Mom thinks she should save them as precious memories of his youth. But then one day... Mom is rushing to finish a chapter before her deadline when the power suddenly goes out! Dad finds a flashlight but can't find any batteries. Mom just gives up... Thanks to a little help, Mom finishes her work. Though she is supposed to cook the next meal, Dad, being no stranger to the outdoors, starts prepping for a barbecue...

59. Go Go Bunji Man 4 / White or Black / Made Up / Slump Mom

June 16, 2010

Bunji Man is energetic even in the rain because of his "Aqua Form," created from a garbage bag or supermarket bag. With this, one can freely play, even in the rain; Mom and Fumi are shopping in Ginza. Unexpectedly, in the children's clothes section of the department store, they run into Fumi's rival, Kanna, and her mom. As they are trying on clothes, the girls compete and Black Fumi and White Fumi appear; Fumi is frowning while they are having tea in the department store cafe with Kanna and her mom. Even here, a fierce battle over the menu begins between White Fumi and Black Fumi; Mom has finally finished work. Or so she thinks when another deadline appears. Her brush doesn't make any progress, as the only thing that does progress is time as she sleeps, plays, or just spaces out.

58. Bazaar / Vendor Technique / Strong Person / Launch

June 9, 2010

Mom is tasked with running the games at the kindergarten bazaar. The previous day Mom ignored her work to slave over making some game character cosplay outfits. The kids run in, delighted, and Mom is satisfied. At the bazaar, Chi's mother joins in selling frankfurters. She sighs as she is tasked with a quota of selling 1500 in one day. Dad rushes in right before the end of the bazaar to capitalize on the discounts. Mom wants him to buy some silverware but for whatever reason he doesn't act as the prices plummet. The bazaar ends. The boss, Kenta, Ma's mother, who worked the games, and Chi's mother who cooked the frankfurters all celebrate a successful day of sales.

57. Breakfast / Soccer / Father's Day... What Happened? / Rainy Days

June 2, 2010

The Kamohara family dog, Jon. He came with a great pedigree but, because Mom's motto is "Dogs belong outside," he has endured a tough life. Today will we find out what Jon's true motives are?! Dad returns from overseas with soccer fever. He monopolizes the TV and tries to force everyone to watch a soccer match. Dad is acting exceptionally strange today, because tomorrow is Father's Day. He is trying to be the model father because his kids are to be writing him "Thank you, Dad" cards. It is pouring outside. Unable to study, the family reminisces of their younger days while the rain pours outside.

56. The Legendary Curry / Grandma's Love / Tooth Came Out / Two Going Shopping

May 26, 2010

One day, Dad says he wants to make the legendary Kamo curry. He had it once in India, long ago, and sets off on a gastronomical journey to relive the experience. Bunji is acting really down. He has a tooth that is about to fall out, but he mistakes it for being sick. Mom tries to explain to him that it only hurts until it falls out and then it feels better, but... "I... fell in love." Grandma is obsessed with the mature Korean TV star, Yong-sama. She tells Mom she wants her to buy her the DVDs of a Korean drama that Yong-sama stars in... Bunji and Fumi go shopping by themselves for the first time, with Mom's permission. Since she said they can buy whatever they want with their allowance, they skip off merrily to the supermarket. However...

55. First Love... Fumi / First Love... Bunji / Tadpoles Hopping / Couple Love

May 19, 2010

Fumi and Dad go to a parent & child cooking class. Fumi is upset, saying she wished Mom was there, when she becomes enchanted by a kind college student. She is completely infatuated and when Mom sees this... During a parent-child day of picking up trash at the park, Bunji plays with Ma and doesn't pick up trash at all. Along the way, he becomes enchanted by a kind high school girl. He is completely infatuated, but... Bunji is playing with tadpoles. Suddenly the tadpole Bunji has starts to grow. But he doesn't eat anything and Bunji gets worried... Mom and Dad get into a fight over something trivial. Mom ignores everything Dad says and doesn't respond to his questions. He realizes that he is helpless without Mom while in the house...

54. Crawfish / Dad's Pure Heart / Astronaut / To Be An Astronaut

May 12, 2010

Bunji and Daichi are out fishing for crawfish and loving it. They are using smoked squid for bait, but the giant blue crawfish doesn't take to it. They wonder why and then... Fumi and Dad go to a department to shop for clothes. They go into a "gal" event and Fumi gets into a conversation. Dad is quickly left out. Bunji says he wants to be an astronaut. Dad, completely drunk, grabs a swimming ring and goggles and says he'll train him to become one. Bunji goes with his class to a space museum. Bunji spouts off the suspect info regarding space he learned from Dad and his classmates make fun of him. But the astronaut goes to Bunji and...

53. Sports Festival / Run Away! / Evil Eyes / Run Run!

May 5, 2010

Bunji, Ma, Chi, Daichi, and Kenta, the five idiots, focus on training for the following day's athletic meet. They mean no ill will, but the group keeps acting as one... The Kamohara household is super excited the night before the athletic meet, because Bunji was told he has been chosen for the relay race. The truth is he was chosen by random lottery, but they're so excited he can't bring himself to say... The morning of the meet. Dad, being a professional cameraman, stands by at the gate to get the best possible vantage point. The rival fathers coerce him, however. Ball throwing, ball rolling, and lunchtime all pass. It is finally time for the relay race. Bunji has butterflies in his stomach when Ma shows up to cheer him on.

52. Sleepover / Dad's Udon... Nope, Mom's Suiton / Stuffing As Much As You Can / Like

April 28, 2010

Bunji, Ma, Chi, and Daichi are having a sleepover party tonight. Mom prepares for all contingencies, but the four of them go into crazy mode right at the start! Dad always invites the family out for noodles, but no one wants to go today. Reluctantly, they go anyway. On the way they find a tool to make udon with. Surprisingly, Bunji and Fumi get real into it! Mrs. Gonda takes Mom to the supermarket. In a race to beat the clock on a limited time sale, they go into super battle mode, employing the wits of the housewives... Fumi gets over a cold and returns to kindergarten. Upon her return, she is surrounded by the boys of the class: The good-looking Masa, the somewhat bad guy, Takashi, Joe with the scissors, and others...

51. Chimaki Riot / The Collapse of the Universe / Spring and Muddy / Tadpole Rescue Team

April 21, 2010

Bunji takes the entire class's supply of chimaki peels home after lunch. Ma follows, along with others. Mom watches over them as they plot to do something with the chimaki peels... Bunji is eating a ghost-shrimp lunch set. Without thinking about the amount, he dumps all the eggs into the water tank. Out pours a red tide, followed by a harrowing sight... Mom and the gang go on a parent-child picnic on a beautiful spring afternoon. The mothers moan and complain as the kids get all messy from playing in the sandpit, but in truth Mom isn't as upset as she pretends to be. Bunji gets better at tadpole rescuing every year. He's surpassed 300 tadpoles this year. When deciding whether or not to throw them away or use as bait, Bunji, Ma and the others form the tadpole rescue team...

50. The Path to School / School Lunch / Noodle Shop of Horrors / Peepy Hole

April 14, 2010

Bunji dropped all his school belongings on the roadway leading to school, but the kindhearted Chinatsu brought them to him. Mom, suspicious, secretly follows Bunji to school... Only those who finish their lunches fast in Bunji's class can have seconds. Because Daichi is out today, his pudding remains. The speed-eating battle for the pudding begins! Dad says he wants to go get ramen noodles in the middle of the night. Bunji goes along with him to his favorite noodle shop, but it's closed. They decide to go find a new place! Mom and Fumi go to the park on a day off. In the warm spring sunshine, they casually waste the day away listening to sparrows going "peep".

49. 4 Vs. 1 / Drag Chain / Aquarium / Fish Are For Eating

April 7, 2010

Mom takes the four dummies, Bunji, Ma, Chi, and Daichi to the aquarium. Mom asks them to calm down on the train ride there, but they won't listen...The four finally arrive and exit the train. They just need to board the bus. However, one leaves to go to the bathroom and another disappears. This continues so they cannot get mving...Mom finally feels at ease, seeing the boys enjoying the aquarium. Eventually she dozes off. Thinking it's so loud, she wakes up to see...! Just when they're ready to leave, they see the souvenior corner. Mom tastes a side dish for sake while the kids make noise...

100. Episode 100

May 29, 2011

1. Acting Fumi Mom and the gang have come to a theme park where the children learn about society and are challenged to do the jobs that they like. Fumi and Kanna are challenged to become fashion models, but... 2. Acting Bunji The four silly boys, Bunji and his friends, take on the challenge of the fire brigade. After getting instructions that teamwork is important, they are off! As soon as that happens, Chi can't get off the pole... 3. Reformed Dad While Fumi and Dad are walking Jon, they meet with Kanna's cool-looking dad in a suit. When Fumi sees that, she tells Daddy to wear something more decent, but... 4. Short Bunji doesn't quite like giving opinions for his reading homework. Maybe the book is too hard, and so Bunji goes on writing his opinion on poetry, but...

101. Episode 101

June 5, 2011

The Pinyari are in the middle of work, using pickaxes to dig in a mine. All of a sudden, there is a cave in! What will be the fate of the three hundred and thirty three pinyari who got trapped underground?; Fumi has to act as a yellowtail vendor in her nursery school play. Boasting that she can't lose to Angelina Jolie, she starts practicing; The Kamohara TV seems to be broken. When Dad looks at it, the remote control switch was just in the wrong mode. "Leave it to me when something like that happens!" Dad seems to be very happy. One day...; Stepping on the back of a shoe caused Bunji to argue with his best friends, Ma, Chi and Daichi, and made things difficult. Aso, Bunji's imaginary friend appears and talks to him, but...

102. Episode 102

June 12, 2011

Flea Market Bunji and Fumi are learning how to sell at the flea market. Bunji displays his lack of talent in math and Fumi shows her mom how to work over a customer. Dancing Mom Mom has finally sold a doll she considered cursed, but the doll will have the last laugh. Mom's Counterattack Mom can't understand Bunji's reading homework, suddenly the spirit of early education is back and he and mom are locked in a battle of trivia. Dad's Day Off. Today Dad is trying to relaxing, but it seems the world is plotting against him. Will he be able to get any rest?

103. Episode 103

June 19, 2011

Bunji wholeheartly draws something in his sketchbook. When Mom asks what it is, he says it's boobs. So has spring come around the corner for Bunji? As Mom wonders what to do, the sentimental holy spirit appears. Celebrity? Mr. Mizunuma makes a call to Mom. He's going to Mom's place with an interviewer who is going to interview her. Mom who completely forgot about such a promise hurries to... ; Dad took Bunji and Fumi to a nearby supermarket to get dinner ingredients. "I am actually a professional shopper even though I don't look like one!" So that's what Dad boasts but...; Mom entrusted Ai to look after pet dog Jon. When she goes to fetch it, Jon happily runs around in Mr. Ooya's big garden, that is right next to Ai's apartment - it looks like he fell in love too...

104. Episode 104

June 26, 2011

Tea Stem Mom's assistant Ai is mad over marriage. But it doesn't go well, and she can't even manage a marriage interview. And because of that, she's on edge. Mom tries to encourage her, but... Photographer Bunji takes out Dad's work tool, his camera. With his best friends, Ma, Chi and Daichi, he heads off to the streets to take interesting photos. Between Men Mr. Mizunuma, who works in a major publishing company and is in charge of Mom's publishing, heads home early one evening. Thinking that he'll get home early, he hurries back, but he gets called by Dad, saying that they should drink together, and... Treasure Shop Targeting the special Hopperman card that came in this month's magazine supplement, Bunji and Dad go around to the neighborhood's bookstores looking for it. But they can't find it in any stores. Perplexed, they walk into this shop with a sign that says "Treasure Shop"...

105. Episode 105

July 3, 2011

Bad Dream In the strange dream that Fumi has, an unknown cone-shaped object walks with her. When it eats a stone, it splits into two. Fumi wakes up frightened, but... A Man's Diet Dad gets a big shock when Fumi pokes at his stomach and calls it blubbery. Dad gives his all to the challenge, but... Professor Dinosaur, Go! Mom arrives at the dinosaur museum with Bunji and Daichi. As usual, the simple-minded Bunji walks in, but Daichi surprisingly knows a lot about dinosaurs! With Grandma One day after the sun starts to set and everyone else is out, Fumi and Grandma are at home. They sit on the porch side by side, eating snacks and talking at the same time. A relaxed atmosphere is flowing.

106. Episode 106

July 10, 2011

Planet of the Pinyari A drifting spacecraft lands on some planet and the hatch opens. What comes out from it is the Pinyari! The Pinyari sets off to explore the mysterious planet, but... Mugi Gets Angry Mugi, the mom of 5 boys, stumbles into Mom's place. She says today is the day that she got too tired looking after them. After resting at Mom's place, she and Mom head off to Mugi's place... Commugi's Counterattack Mom had no choice but to look after the Mugi Five to let Mugi rest for a day. But with Bunji and five boys, the boys powers exceed Mom's expectations... Summer Vacation You got the blues from hearing the words "summer vacation"! It's you isn't it, Mom? According to Mom's stories, it's scary "summer vacation" for her.

107. Episode 107

July 17, 2011

A Ring's Value A ring appears out of the drawer that Dad gave to Mom a long time ago. Mom tells Fumi about her memories from back then. Invitation It seems that inviting friends over is popular in Fumi's class. Fumi says that she invited her friends over, but the children's room is in a mess and there's only beer tidbits for snacks... White Fumi Black Fumi 4 Fumi somehow manages to invite her friends over. From talking about their families, the story transfers to talking about Bunji. That's when Bunji comes home. Fumi, who doesn't want to show the ugly side of Bunji... Momotaro Kid Everyone knows about the story of Momotaro. Grandfather Bunji has gone to the mountain to gather firewood and Grandmother Fumi does the laundry. That's when a huge peach floats down the river. When they open the peach, that's when Momotaro Kid, Mom, appears!

108. Episode 108

July 24, 2011

Zzz In the middle of summer, the Kamohara family has decided to go to a huge pool. The night before, Bunji and Fumi are looking forward to it and are unable to sleep... Tired Mom and her family got to the pool. But Mom was not able to get into the beauty salon because it was full and Dad lost sight of Bunji and Fumi... Float, Float Bunji and Fumi got to the children's water slide. When Bunji falls down with a splash, his suit got stuck in between his butt, and it became a T-back. People around him got a big laugh. When Dad saw that, he got worried about Fumi. Chilly When Dad won the battle of rock paper scissors over who gets to drive home, he gets to drink lots of beer. On the other hand, Mom, who lost the battle and has to drive, had to bear it. And the time came when she had to drive...

109. Episode 109

July 31, 2011

Sleepy During summer vacation, there's morning exercise. Just three more days and they will win a prize. Bunji and the others got excited over it. The problem is, Bunji might not be able to wake up. So, Ma and his friends have promised to take turns waking him up. Art Diary Bunji's art diary is somewhat funny. He goes out with his friends to the pool and on the way back home, they have shaved ice, but Daichi ate shaved ice that's as high as the ceiling, or that's how it's drawn. The other days become more suspicious... Yukata Fumi looked at a yukata advertisement and her eyes got all sparkly. Faced with no choice, they've gone downtown to buy it, only to see lots of stores on the street getting prepared for a festival tonight... Festival During the festival night, the Kamohara family has come down to scoop some goldfish. The night got lit up by fireworks and all adults turned back into children. A magical moment.

110. Episode 110

August 7, 2011

Mini Tomatoes Fumi says that she wants to grow flowers at home. But what Mom bought was tomato seeds. Well, Mom says that if she's going to plant something, she might as well plant something that's more useful. But Grandma, who is passionate about gardening, blows up! Traveling Alone One summer day, Bunji decides to travel across the bridge where he has never been. Streets that he doesn't know, children that he doesn't know, shops that he doesn't know... This is what Bunji experiences, his first trip alone. Expert on Walking Along the Way Fumi, who loves to stroll, gives a name to every stray cat in the neighborhood, and becomes friends with them, but nowadays she brings in information about the neighborhood. Pinyari Comedy Show The well known pinyari comedy show has begun! The chairman is obviously a pinyari. The participants are, of course, pinyari too. So the question is, what is today's topic?

111. Episode 111

August 14, 2011

Spirits' Diligence his is the world of the spirits. The Early Education spirit and the Sentimental Education spirit are having a big battle in the public. Both parties try to get the Yutori spirit to join, but... On the Way Home On the way home from school, Bunji made up rules such as "If I can't find a dog before I count to twenty, the world will explode!" He keeps thinking of things like that and panics! Want to Be Happy Today, late at night, the man in charge of publishing, Mr. Mizunuma, is waiting for Mom's work. Mom is drawing. Dad comes in and talks about work and family and the men spend time talking to each other... Happy Today, Fumi is pouting. But actually, when Fumi was changing early in the morning, Mom said "Oh, you're pouting." That's what she randomly decided, so that's why Fumi didn't have a choice but to do so.

112. Episode 112

August 21, 2011

Waiha During summer vacation, Bunji and Fumi complained that they were bored. Dad said that he promised to bring them anywhere. That's what Dad said, but Bunji and Fumi said that they want to go to Hawaii. As Dad got into a dilemma, the move that he made is... Waiha is the Best The Kamohara family is currently in the middle of the Waiha tour. Mr. Mizunuma and Ai, and on top of that, Jon, all got dragged into the massive riot, but... Started Dad saw a poster out at a noodle shop shuddered. When he came back home, he took out a brush and ink and wrote, "Dad has also started making cold Chinese noodles!" Stroll On a hot, hot summer day, in a park that's surrounded by greenery, Mom, Bunji and Fumi randomly walk around. In the late afternoon, it feels like it got a bit cooler.

113. Episode 113

August 28, 2011

Future Appearance Mom's assistant, Ai, falls in love at first sight with a cool-looking guy working at the supermarket. At that moment, the cupids , who only Ai can see, appear. They give her a magical stick, but... Time Travel Mom, who is a manga artist, has to draw a story based on autumn, and struggles because it's hot summer right now. Bunji and Fumi saw her and helped her to make it feel like autumn. Boys Are... Fumi starts arguing with her rival, Kanna, over a small thing. In the future, they will live in certain big houses, when their husbands come back, they will prepare certain dishes. Neither of them are backing down... First Grade Summer Vacation The last day of summer vacation, it's unfortunately raining, but Bunji, who is wearing a raincoat, plays feverishly. Mom kind of understands Bunji's feelings.

114. Episode 114

September 4, 2011

A Special Day New clothes and a lot of presents! Fumi is very happy, while Bunji, who looks at them, gets very annoyed. That's right, today is Fumi's first day of school entrance ceremony. A new spring has arrived at the Kamohara family. Growing Up Bunji, who has gone up to the next grade, is in the same class as his good friends Ma, Chi, Daichi, Chinatsu and so on. Bunji feels relieved. Meanwhile, the teacher is deciding on the committee members, but... Farewell Bunji, who is now in the third grade, gets upset when the girls talked casually. Bunji tries to call upon his imaginary friend, Aso, who does not appear right away... Cat Daughter The much-loved dog of the Kamohara family, Jon, has left the family to marry and live with Mary. Meanwhile, Fumi, who loves cats, pesters Mom to get a cat as usual...

115. Episode 115

September 11, 2011

My Misses Mr. Mizunuma, who is in charge of Mom, looks different. Of course, he has to be, since the other day he got married and is in the middle of his newlywed life. Gals Fumi, Kanna and Yuki, who have become elementary school students, gathered with only girls in the room and enjoyed talking about whatever. Their topic naturally became the stupid boys in their class. My Brother Kiku and Tora are the two cats that have come to the Kamohara family. Compared with Kiku, who is very tame, Bunji got to be in charge of Tora, since he is more troublesome. CGrandmother Friends Grandma is at the hospital, and her good friends Sakie and Iyo, started a very heartfelt conversation. That's right, the three of them are not "mom friends" but "grandmother friends."

116. Episode 116

September 18, 2011

Ladies Package Grandma and Fumi have come to a spa resort. Grandma complains about everything and Mom gets ticked off over time... Glasses Bunji's best friend, Chi, is acting strange. What happened is Chi's eyesight has become poor and he has to wear glasses from now on. He was embarrassed and was not able to wear them. Flexible Bunji, who is in the third grade, is hopeless when it comes to studying. Chi has started to go to cram school and Mom is in a dilemma over whether to send her son to one as well. That's when the early stage education spirit shows up. First Grade Fumi, who is in first grade, is starting to act more like a big girl.

117. Episode 117

September 25, 2011

Grown Up? Mom is in a big rush as it's close to the deadline. That is when Bunji popped in and started to play. Bunji kept on barging in and pestering Mom to play with him. Mom accidentally had a slip of the tongue... Trendy Things Chinatsu pointed out Bunji's t-shirt being tucked in and said it looked uncool. Bunji decides to tuck his shirt in. With Ma and his friends, they tried the trendy "low pants" look out... Dreams, Short Lived Love is something that appears out of nowhere... Fumi falls in love with her classmate who is good at soccer. At home, she acts like a young girl who gives off a pink aura and her Dad sheds tears... Looks Like Dad When Fumi was young, she got mad when people said that she looked like her Dad. It seems she doesn't like the idea of comparing a middle-aged man to a young girl...

118. Episode 118

October 2, 2011

Horse and Deer Bunji and Ma are at home doing homework together. When Mom observes the two of them, the two of them just keep on showing the same level of stupidity... Cram School Chi, who has gone to cram school first, has caused Mom and her friends to decide their children should go to cram school too. But there's an examination before entering the cram school. Complete Loss to Your Eye Dad's ideal man, that is, dandyism and wildness, a man back in those old days... In an imaginary world, Dad starts to act like one, but... Do You Know Where My Shoes Are? One autumn morning, Dad woke up and felt like going for a walk. When he got to the doorway, there was a pair of shoes that he didn't recognize. There are no guests and they aren't his either. Just what is going on...

119. Episode 119

October 9, 2011

A Cat's Characteristics Two cats have joined the Kamohara family. The male Tora likes to do things at his own pace. The female Kiku has a good relationship with Dad. One day, Dad ate Kiku's food, and strange things start to happen. Field Trip Fumi, who has moved on to the first grade is on her first field trip. Kanna, Yuki, cool looking Masa, and bad Takashi are having fun in the bus as usual, but thirty minutes later, something happens... Complete Mr. Mizunuma who is in charge of Mom's publication, is a figure collector. As he is not able to keep them at home, he asks Mom to put them at her work place, and... Unpokopi Right now, Bunji and his school mates are into the Unpoko dance. It was first done by a TV comedy show, but it somehow has managed to get into the elementary school and right now it's a huge trend.

120. Episode 120

October 16, 2011

Tiny Pentagon It has been one month since Bunji started to go to cram school. Mom looks at the pentagon graph, where it shows the strengths and weaknesses of five different subjects. That's when the Early Education Spirit appears. Heart Pentagon Mom thought Bunji is studying for his test, but he turns out to be doodling. Mom was about to tell him off, but that is when a Love Spirit that looks like Dad appears! Dream Boyfriend The street down by the seaside. A red convertible sports car dashes down the road. There's a cool looking blond guy in the driver's seat. And then in the passenger seat, Fumi...? Sleeping Alone A story that happened a little while ago. Bunji and Fumi usually sleep together, but as Bunji's snoring is too loud, both of them tried to sleep by themselves...

121. Episode 121

October 23, 2011

Leggings Guys One day, Ma came in wearing leggings under his pants. The word has a pleasant ring to Bunji's ears and he got fascinated by it. When he got home, he bugged Mom because he wanted to wear them. Pajamas Mom got to a party that the company organized. When Mom was about to deposit her coat at the cloak room, she realized that she was still wearing her pajamas. She tried to get out of the situation, but... Folding Into Triangles Fumi loves to fold supermarket plastic bags into triangles. She folds them with Mom. but as Mom's deadline is close, she can't stick around with Fumi. A while later, Mom checks out what Fumi has done. Division Mom's Life style math study time has arrived! Today's theme is division! Can you answer the questions that Mom asks?!

122. Episode 122

October 30, 2011

Class News Bunji and his friends, the four stupid boys, are in charge of creating a class newsletter. Mom gives the advice "you can't do the same things as others" and "gather it with your feet" so the four of them walk down the street... Present? In this world, there are some things that boys do that girls don't understand. This story starts when Fumi gets a monster drawing from Jo who only plays scissors... Early Afternoon One early afternoon, Dad is sitting on a bench and a salaryman slowly sits down. On one side is Dad, who is wearing shorts and sandals, while on the other hand the salaryman is wearing a suit. There is a weird atmosphere, but... Life... What Is It? Mom is sick with a cold. Looking for someone to look after her, she talks to Bunji since he is home, but he asks "What is life?" and "Why do I have to study everyday?" He brings his thoughts to Mom.

123. Episode 123

November 6, 2011

Class Visit Mom and her friends have come to visit Bunji's class. Today is a moral education class, so maybe they won't expose their stupidity too much? That's what they were hoping for, but... Carry While Mom listens to the story of a young mom who lives in the neighborhood, she remembers the time when Bunji and Fumi were little. She remembers when she had to carry them around or they wouldn't sleep... Deep Fried Chicken Power Bunji is in the backyard digging, and he kept on digging. That is a sign that he's not feeling well, so that is when Mom and Dad try to do this and that to get him back, but... Complicated Fumi throws her frustration to Mom because she got bullied in class. "Why did she bully me?" As Mom listens to Fumi's story, she remembers a time when she had something similar happen to her...

124. Episode 124

November 13, 2011

Grandmas Are Strong Grandma and her best friends, Sakie and Iyo, gathered together to discuss what books to read at the children's gathering. In one of the discussions, one said that she would like to sleep like Snow White... Transfer Student In Bunji's class, there is a new transfer student named Minoru. Bunji tries to look after him but his attitude is difficult. Bunji decides to follow Minoru after school... First Grade and Sixth Grade Fumi has recently become good friends with Sho who is in sixth grade. When she becomes friends with her, she has started to grow and become a big girl, but... Everyone Together Mom and her family, all four of them, have come to a department store. Dad always gets excited, but Bunji and Fumi are used to it. Dad decides to raise the stakes and...

125. Episode 125

November 20, 2011

Fortune Telling In Bunji's class, fortune telling is becoming quite big with the girls, and it seems that Bunji and Chinatsu are the most compatible no matter what fortune telling method is used. With that, Chinatsu is to go over to Bunji's place, but... Boxed Lunch It's a day where the whole school has a sketch competition. Fumi is not so good at drawing. In order to make herself feel better, she gets Mom to make her a character boxed lunch. When she opens the cover, Bunji's exciting lunch is inside! Strawberry, An Encounter Meanwhile, Bunji and his friends stopped sketching and went out to play. Getting lost at a strawberry farm, they got caught by an old man farmer and Bunji didn't manage to escape. DNA Recently, Bunji has started to resemble Dad. If he grows up to be an adult, there's one thing to do: play ball! So says Dad, who's excited...

126. Episode 126

November 27, 2011

First While the TV is showing a couple of athletes on the podium, Dad tells Bunji "Whatever you aim for, you have to be first! There's a big difference between first and second!" The next day, Bunji heads off to school to be first and does other things. Snow Woman In the next fun meeting, there's a class play, and Fumi gets to play the role of Snow Woman. She's all excited over it, but when she watches Snow Woman in a scary TV program, she completely loses interest in doing it. Considerate Recently, even though Grandma is doing her usual things and doesn't get bothered, there are plenty of times where others go out of their way to be considerate. Today, on the bus, and at the park as well ... Concentrate Being tied down to a tight schedule, Mom has to concentrate on her job. If she stays at home, it's too noisy for her, so that's why she tries to escape to a family restaurant or a coffee shop, but...

127. Episode 127

December 4, 2011

Husband and Wife Argument Mr. Mizunuma is waiting for Mom's work. It should be close to the deadline, yet he's not edgy. It looks like it's the early days of marriage - he's worrying about a husband and wife argument. When Mom listens to his worries... Cell Phone! Chi got a cell phone and Bunji bugs Mom for one. He gets told that he's too young and she doesn't get him one. Meanwhile, Bunji and Chi send each other messages through Mom's cell phone... Sexy duo While looking for cute clothes at a shopping mall, a young girl comes over and says "Sis, want to have debut with me?" Mom wonders about it but Fumi thinks "it's not bad" and gets excited... Album Dad and Mom are in the middle of arranging photos for albums. Bunji's photos get sorted and he has two albums. On the other hand, Fumi has fewer photos and doesn't even have one full album.

128. Episode 128

December 11, 2011

There's something that Bunji wants so badly, so that's how he started off doing part time work at home. Cleaning the toilet and bath, every time he does one task, he gets 50 yen. A happy Bunji got worked up, but... Women's Skills Kanna and Yuki both seem to be able to cook by themselves. Fumi was surprised by this and said that she wanted to make beef stroganoff. Mom has her hands full with work and gets Ai to do it, but... Let's Go To Kyoto! hinking deep thoughts, Dad decides to go on a trip by himself. Dad enjoys sightseeing during the daytime and decides to splurge at night at an inn. But because he's not a familiar customer, he gets refused and has trouble finding one... Cats and Mom Mom is home by herself, working at her own pace. Kiku the cat keeps on bugging her so Mom plays with her. Then Tora comes in. The cats keep playing around and having fun, but...

129. Episode 129

December 18, 2011

Trauma Bunji and Fumi are in the bath when a the power goes out. Actually, Fumi hates dark and small places. When Bunji sees Fumi crying, he tells her that he will be right back after finding a flashlight and goes out looking for one... Grandma's Cell Phone Bunji still wants a cell phone and he gets to borrow one from Grandma. When he's playing around with it with Chi, Grandma's friend Sakie gives it a call... Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction When Mom runs out of ideas for her manga, she gets out to the streets and observes people. There are as many dramas as the number of people out there. Turning the Screws All of a sudden, Bunji starts to turn a lot of screws on lots of things with a screwdriver. He could turn out to be an engineer. That's what Dad and Mom hoped for, but...

130. Episode 130

December 25, 2011

One Day Love Fumi is putting a lot of effort into handmade cookies. She says that they're a Christmas present for an older classmate hat she admires: Takahiro. She even wrapped them up with cute wrapping paper and gives it to him, but... Sumo Santa Mom and her friends as well as their children have gathered at the Kamohara house for a Christmas party. While the moms are boasting about the chicken dishes they made at home from leftovers, Dad, who feels like he doesn't have a place to go, keeps on walking... Grandma's Taste Fumi and Mom argued and both of them shut themselves in their rooms. But when Grandma cooks nostalgic caramel cookie in the kitchen, Mom gets lured by the sweet smell... Letting Children Go Lately, there are times when Mom feels lonely. Times when the children go straight back to their room right after dinner, times when Mom feels that Bunji's shoes are unusually large...

131. Episode 131

January 8, 2012

Otoshidama This year on New Year's day, the Kamohara house is very lively since Mom's brother has come up from Kochi with his family. Inside the house, the boys are getting excited over otoshidama while Fumi is standing... Screaming For the First Time Mom's brother and Dad have taken the children to the amusement park. But the two of them actually don't like roller coasters. They try to avoid getting into the machine, but... This Year Will Be a Bowl of Noodles a Day, Too Bored with the usual New Year's food, Mom and the family have come to a private room at a restaurant. But Bunji and his cousin couldn't wait for the courses so they played games and read manga. They just couldn't sit still. Adult? Child? Mom yells at Dad who is lying on the floor, saying that he's like a child. Dad uses those words and says that he's a child! And he's about to find out the limits of how much freedom he can have...

132. Episode 132

January 15, 2012

Stomach Mom is busy preparing for Bunji's birthday party. Bunji said that Ma, Chi, Daichi and the others will be coming. The usual friends have arrived, but for some reason the door bell keeps on ringing. Moms Bunji is reading manga in a convenience store when his classmate Louis, a foreigner, comes in. Louis gives him 1000 yen and says that it's his present so he can buy the manga. Daughter Fumi is going away to a winter camp for three days. This is the first time that Fumi will be away for so long and Mom is feeling uneasy. Meanwhile, Fumi... Maiden Club Grandma, Sakie and Iyo, the three good grandmother friends, are meeting to discuss the next round of reading material. Out of the blue the three of them decide to come up with ideas to name their club, but...

133. Episode 133

January 22, 2012

To Kyushu Mom and her family have gone to Kyushu for a family vacation. Dad takes them around and the first place they go is in Hakata to have the real Hakata ramen. "It's delicious!" While everyone is impressed, Dad has a slightly different response. In Nagasaki Even in Nagasaki, Mom and her family have gone to have champon and see Dejima. While they are enjoying the trip, when Mom turns around, her handbag is nowhere to be seen! Zashiki-warashi At Kagoshima, Mom and her family have decided to stay one night at an inn. At the inn, Bunji gets lost and he coincidentally meets a girl smaller than Fumi. He gets along with her and starts having fun, but... We're Back Going to Ibusuki's sand bath and enjoying the glass-making class. A lot has happened, but a family trip is really good. That's what they thought when they traveled back. At home, Grandma and Ai are waiting.

134. Episode 134

January 29, 2012

Small Pride Bunji and Ma are doing the Unpoko Dance but Chi is the only one who staying back and watching. When Mom asks Chi why he's not doing it, he ran to the toilet... Children Are Mirror Images of Parents Even though they are in elementary school, the fighting never stops, and Mom gets angry at Bunji and Fumi. When Dad walks by, she tells him to do something about it. When he hears about it, he does so reluctantly, and Mom's anger turns to him. Honest and Healthy Today, Mom is at the center of the topic of talking about children. Boys are stupid, yet being honest and healthy is more important. While that opinion has started to dominate, the powerful Mrs. Gonda says something else. Style When Mom goes out with her usual clothes, Fumi stops her and tells her that it's ugly to walk out in such clothes. And Fumi starts to coordinate what to wear, but...

135. Episode 135

February 5, 2012

Looking After the HouseThere is a day when Bunji and Fumi are looking after their home until the late afternoon. Both of them eat pudding, play games, and have fun by themselves, but Fumi starts to feel a bit lonely... To Be Continued Mom continues to be disappointed with Bunji's poor results. That is when the relaxed education spirit appears. When the spirit says that a good university and good job don't mean everything, Mom can't argue, but... Playing With Snow There is a day with a big snowstorm. Dad invites Bunji and Fumi to a snowball fight, but the two of them are not interested. That's when Dad gets a hold of Mom, who is stuck with her manga ideas, for a change of atmosphere, and gets her to play in the snowball fight, but... Thank You When Mom was a child,she wanted to be an adult. It seemed to her at the time that she would be able to doanything she wanted and could go anywhere she wanted. But time just doesn't pass at all...

136. Episode 136

February 12, 2012

Like A Stray Dog Bunji has met Taiga, who is five years older than him, and whom he hasn't seen for a while. He was heavily influenced by his bad boy behavior. A stray dog lies around and he says that if it gets tamed, it's over, but... Dotted Handkerchief Fumi has a favorite dotted handkerchief. There's a jinx that if she carries it around, she will get along with anyone. Carrying that, she was about to confess her love to an upperclassman, but when she sees one of her classmates is going to be transferred to another school... Big Collaboration Bunji is supposed make an art piece in a group using paper mache. But everyone wants to make their own ' a fire truck, a dinosaur, a castle ' and what they want to make don't match, so they each started to make on their own...

137. Stamp / Story of a Spirit / Father and Daughter / Similar Couple

February 19, 2012

There's a stamp boom in the Kamohara family. If someone does a good thing for Mom, they get a stamp, and if you receive thirty of them, Mom will get you anything. The sentimental spirit appears in front of Mom after a long absence, but he's got a lot more grey hairs and he's clearly depressed. A day when Dad and Fumi are looking after the house. Dad doesn't realize that Fumi is a bit lonely on the inside.The Kamohara family pets are Jon the dog and Kiku and Tora, the cats.

138. Ways of Raising Husbands / Star - Bunji / Wiener / Mom Birthday

February 26, 2012

Ways of Raising Husbands Snack Moms are still in business. Tonight's topic would be "talking about husbands." While the five of them talk about themselves raising their children, the words that Mugi said were... Star - Bunji In Grandma's room. Grandma's good friends, Sakie and Iyo, have come to chat. Bunji brings them snacks and gets caught by the two of them telling him that he's a handsome man, he's interesting, and so on. He doesn't feel that he's being ill-treated. Wiener Fumi has always loved Mom's poorly-made wiener octopuses. The reason why she calls them Wiener is because, to her, they're her precious friends that will save her from a tight spot. Mom Birthday To moms, their children's birthday are like their birthdays too. Speaking of which, Mugi's twins' birthday is coming up soon, so it looks like Mom is coming up with a plan...

139. Cat's Hand / A Child's Heart Parent Doesn't Know / Shiritori / Grandfather's Glasses

March 4, 2012

Cat's Hand Mom is pulling an all-nighter. She puts in all her effort and faces the table but there are two cats on it: Kiku and Tora are lying on it. She keeps on getting disturbed by them and when she tries to get rid of them... A Child's Heart: Parent Doesn't Know Mom and Bunji play hard in an arcade. Mom is feeling high-strung the whole time, crunching on snacks, eating right outside an outdoor store, and so on, and she drags Bunji along. Shiritori Bunji and Fumi started a game of shiritori. The entire conversation has become shiritori. And after some time, Dad, Mom, and Grandma got involved too... Grandfather's Glasses From an unexpected source, Fumi starts thinking about what death is. She wonders if people become stars when they die. When Mom sees her, she brings out her memento of her late grandfather, his glasses, and starts talking to her.

140. Carnivorous Boys / Lonely Driver / Arrival of Crisis! / Two Bowls of Noodles a Day

March 11, 2012

Carnivorous boys On the day of Bunji's karate promotion competition, Mom, who overslept, hastily came up with a simple bento. She felt sorry for Bunji, so during lunch time, she brought in a bit of food. What she saw in everyone's bento... Lonely Driver Dad, who thought he would be able to enjoy a drive by himself, ending up taking Mom, Fumi, and Grandma - three women - shopping. Dad gets shuffled around by the women's pace... Arrival of Crisis! Dad and Mom argued over a small thing. Both of them refuse to back down and when Bunji and Fumi saw it, they... Two Bowls of Noodles a Day Dad and Mom are still in the middle of an argument. Bunji and Fumi try to think of ways to make them reconcile, and use all their brain cells, but it just doesn't work well...

141. The Day a Baby Boy Was Born / A Man's Hamburger / Men's Secret / Taking a Day Off From School

March 18, 2012

The Day a Baby Boy Was Born This is the day when Bunji was born, some time ago. Dad, who is trying to reach the maternity ward, keeps on meeting people who need help. Because he's going to be a father, Dad couldn't just leave them alone. A Man's Hamburger Dad said that he's going to make man's hamburgers. This is something that Dad learned while he was working part time and a dish that women and children are not allowed to help with! A Men's Secret Bunji and his friends are hanging out in his room. When Dad takes a quick look inside, he sees women posing and sketches of women! Dad panics and swears he'll protect the secret. Taking a Day Off From School When Mom was small, she often had to take days off because she was sick. When that happened, her mom would make pureed apples for her. When Mom thinks about it, half of that sweetness is because her mom would be nicer to her than usual...

142. Episode 142

March 25, 2012

The End Socks Today Mom and her mom friends are having Snack Moms. Tonight's topic is "why does only one of the pair of the males' socks disappear?" Every household has its own sad stories. Colorful Recently, Fumi has started to help out at home. White and Black Fumi have appeared to talk about her, and when they started to argue, that is when the colorful Fumi appears! Forever Mom Mom is always busy with housework. Bunji and Fumi play with their friends, cry, laugh and so on. Dad is always cheerful, Grandma is always annoying. What doesn't change on a daily basis is..

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