9. Fujio Akatsuka's Works (late 1960s)

The era of Fujio Akatsuka, the master of gag animation

In the late 1960s, a series of gag cartoons created by Fujio Akatsuka were adapted to animated television series, which enjoyed explosive popularity, especially among children. Representative works include “Osomatsu-kun,” “Himitsu no Akko-chan,” “Mouretsu Ataro,” and “Tensai Bakabon.”

Nonsense gags and unique characters

The appeal of Akatsuka's works is, above all, their unique nonsense gags and unique characters. Akatsuka's nonsensical actions, remarks, and surrealistic plot twists have brought laughter not only to children but also to adults.

The timeless Akatsuka World

Fujio Akatsuka's works have been rerun and remade repeatedly since then, and continue to be loved by many people throughout the ages. The reason for this can be attributed to the universal fun and timeless appeal of Akatsuka's works.