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Tensai Bakabon

7.019711 seasonTV SeriesAnimationComedyFamily

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…

DirectorEiji Okabe

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom

Streaming in 1 other country

Tensai Bakabon isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

Sep 25, 1971

Episode 2

Oct 2, 1971

Episode 3

Oct 9, 1971

Episode 4

Oct 16, 1971

Episode 5

Oct 23, 1971

Episode 6

Oct 30, 1971

Episode 7

Nov 6, 1971

Episode 8

Nov 13, 1971

Episode 9

Nov 20, 1971

E10

Episode 10

Nov 27, 1971

E11

Episode 11

Dec 4, 1971

E12

Episode 12

Dec 11, 1971

E13

Episode 13

Dec 18, 1971

E14

Episode 14

Dec 25, 1971

E15

Episode 15

Jan 1, 1972

E16

Episode 16

Jan 8, 1972

E17

Episode 17

Jan 15, 1972

E18

Episode 18

Jan 22, 1972

E19

Episode 19

Jan 29, 1972

E20

Episode 20

Feb 5, 1972

E21

Episode 21

Feb 12, 1972

E22

Episode 22

Feb 19, 1972

E23

Episode 23

Feb 26, 1972

E24

Episode 24

Mar 4, 1972

E25

Episode 25

Mar 11, 1972

E26

Episode 26

Mar 18, 1972

E27

Episode 27

Mar 25, 1972

E28

Episode 28

Apr 1, 1972

E29

Episode 29

Apr 8, 1972

E30

Episode 30

Apr 15, 1972

E31

Episode 31

Apr 22, 1972

E32

Episode 32

Apr 29, 1972

E33

Episode 33

May 6, 1972

E34

Episode 34

May 13, 1972

E35

Episode 35

May 20, 1972

E36

Episode 36

May 27, 1972

E37

Episode 37

Jun 3, 1972

E38

Episode 38

Jun 10, 1972

E39

Episode 39

Jun 17, 1972

E40

Episode 40

Jun 24, 1972

Cast · Directed by Eiji Okabe

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Tensai Bakabon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tensai Bakabon?

Tensai Bakabon isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Tensai Bakabon on Netflix?

No, Tensai Bakabon is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Tensai Bakabon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tensai Bakabon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Tensai Bakabon for free?

Tensai Bakabon isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Tensai Bakabon?

Tensai Bakabon has 1 season in total (40 episodes). The series concluded in 1972.

Are all episodes of Tensai Bakabon out yet?

Yes — all 40 episodes across 1 season of Tensai Bakabon are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Tensai Bakabon?

No — Tensai Bakabon ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Tensai Bakabon based on a manga?

Yes — Tensai Bakabon is based on a manga.