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Format
TV
Episodes
35
Episode Duration
25 min per ep
Status
Finished Airing
Premiered
Summer 1996
Aired
1996-07-11 to 1997-03-26
Source
Manga
Rating
G - All Ages
Genres
Comedy
Drama
Shoujo
Childcare
Studios
Pierrot
Producers
TV Tokyo
Youmex
Yomiuri Advertising
Licensors
Akachan to Boku (赤ちゃんと僕)
Takuya Enoki is living a difficult life for a fifth grader. His mother passed away in a tragic car accident a few months ago, forcing him to pick up the slack and take care of his baby brother, Minoru, as his father works the endless hours typical of a Japanese salaryman. He will have to sacrifice his childhood in order to meet the needs of his little brother. Cooking, cleaning, worrying, and trying to discipline Minoru are some of the tasks Takuya will have on his plate, all while their neighbors blame him for Minoru’s constant crying. Meanwhile, he will watch as his friends live their carefree lives, enjoying their free time. It will not be easy and there will be plenty of stumbling blocks, but along the way, he may actually learn the true meaning of family.