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Akachan to Boku

Synopsis: Takuya Enoki is living a difficult life for a fifth grade student. His mother passed away from a tragic car accident a few months ago, forcing him to take his time off and take care of his younger brother, Minoru, while his father works in the endless hours of a Japanese salary.

He will have to sacrifice his childhood to meet the needs of his little brother. Cooking, cleaning, worrying and trying to discipline Minoru are some of the tasks that Takuya will have on his plate, while his neighbors blame him for Minoru's constant crying. Meanwhile, he will watch as his friends live their carefree lives, enjoying free time. It will not be easy and there will be many obstacles, but along the way, it can really learn the true meaning of the family.

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- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Akachan to Boku
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 赤ちゃんと僕
  • Anime Name in English: Baby and Me
  • Other names: Aka-chan to Boku

Production information

  • Producers: TV Tokyo, Youmex, Yomiuri Advertising
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: Pierrot

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 35
  • Date: 35257 - March. 26, 1997 - Wednesdays in 1800 (JST)
  • Genres: Comedy, drama
  • Subjects: Care for children
  • Target: Shoujo

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.811
  • Popularity: 7920

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:59:26-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Akachan to Boku": 

    • Akachan to Boku is based on a manga of the same name written and illustrated by Marimo Ragawa. The manga was published in the magazine Ribon of the publisher Shueisha between 1989 and 1995, totaling 18 volumes.
    • The anime was produced by the Group TAC studio and directed by Tomomi Mochizuki. The series aired in Japan between 1996 and 1997, totaling 35 episodes.
    • The protagonist of the story, Takuya Enoki, is voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi, who also voices famous characters like L in Death Note and Inuyasha in Inuyasha.
    • Akachan to Boku was one of the first anime to portray the daily life of an ordinary Japanese family. The series is known for its realistic and emotionally engaging approach.
    • The anime was shown in Brazil by the Animax channel in 2006, with voice acting in Portuguese. The series was also released on DVD by distributor Focus Filmes.
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    Manga and Products from Akachan to Boku

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Akachan to Boku"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Takuya (Kappei Yamaguchi) - The protagonist of the story, a 14 -year -old boy who becomes responsible for taking care of his younger brother after the death of his parents.
    • Minoru (Yuko Minaguchi) - Takuya's younger brother, a baby who needs a lot of attention and care.
    • Chihiro (Mika Doi) - The mother of Takuya and Minoru, who dies at the beginning of history.
    • Yoshihiko (Toshihiko Seki) - Takuya's best friend, who helps him take care of Minoru.
    • Sayuri (Yuko Mizutani) - A Takuya's childhood friend, for whom he has romantic feelings.
    • Akira (Kazue Ikura) - A Takuya classmate who becomes his friend and helps him take care of Minoru.
    • Kippei (Kazuhiko Inoue) - A college student who becomes Takuya's friend and helps him deal with the responsibility of taking care of Minoru.
    • SHIGERU (Takeshi Aono) - Takuya and Minoru's grandfather, who helps them deal with the loss of their parents.

    Summary and events

    1. Takuya, a high school student, discovers that her younger brother, Minoru, was left under his care by his parents.
    2. Takuya tries to adapt to her new life as an older brother and take care of Minoru, who is a baby.
    3. Takuya begins to receive help from her friends, including her friend Mieko, who is in love with him.
    4. Takuya and Mieko start dating, but Takuya is still unsure about her role as an older brother.
    5. Takuya decides to dedicate more to Minoru and begins to become more responsible.
    6. Takuya and Mieko break up, but they are still friends.
    7. Takuya begins to worry about Minoru's future and decides that he wants to become a good example for him.
    8. Takuya begins to study more and strive to become a responsible adult.
    9. Takuya and Mieko reconcile and decide to try to date again.
    10. Takuya realizes that despite the difficulties, taking care of Minoru was a valuable experience and that he became a better person because of it.

    What happens in the end?

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    Unfortunately, Akachan To Boku's manga did not have a definitive ending, leaving the story open.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Akachan to Boku

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    赤ちゃんと僕
    • 赤ちゃん (akachan) - baby
    • と (to) - and
    • 僕 (boku) - I
    The anime's name, "Akachan to Boku", means "Baby and Me" in Portuguese. The story revolves around a young man named Takuya and his relationship with his younger brother, Minoru, from birth to childhood. The anime portrays the difficulties and joys of taking care of a baby and how it affects Takuya's life.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Akachan to Boku has a total of 35 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Akachan to Boku on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Akachan to Boku usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 7920