New-age anime have been making great progress and their popularity is breaking borders. Yet, sometimes we want to go back to the anime that we grew up on. Sazae-san is one such anime – not only is it nostalgic and gives an old Japan vibe but its plot attracts audiences of both old and new generations.
Sazae-san anime is one of the oldest anime in production and has a history of 50 years. The anime had to re-broadcast previous episodes starting 17th May due to the chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the official website of Sazae-san anime, broadcast of new episodes will resume on 21st June. It has been declared that further broadcast will be held while taking necessary safety measures for the staff.
The 3 new episodes which will air on 21st June are: Big Sister’s Megaphone, Namihei, Father’s Day Graduation and Apologies on Behalf of My Troublesome Family.
The Hashida Award which is given to shows that have significant contribution upon Japan’s broadcast culture has been awarded to Sazae-san in March, 2020. It is the only anime to receive the prestigious award.
Voice actress Midori Kato of Sazae-san had stated on a Radio interview in April that recordings for the anime had been stopped due to concerns over COVID-19.
The only other time when the anime production was halted was in 1975 during the first “oil shock” in Japan. It had led to the rise of production costs and the anime went on a break.
The Sazae-san anime has not only been a long running one but has been a long favorite of the audience. It introduces many traditional Japanese customs through its plot and pokes fun at them at the same time.
Most episodes are based on the manga but some episodes are released which portray current events. It has no doubt kept its audience engaged for such a long period.
About Sazae-san
Sazae-san is the longest-running anime in the world. It is based on a Japanese yonkoma manga series written and illustrated by Machiko Hasegawa. It was first published in Hasegawa’s local paper, the Fukunichi Shinbun, on April 22, 1946.
When the Asahi Shimbun wished to have Hasegawa draw the four-panel comic for their paper, she moved to Tokyo in 1949 with the explanation that the main characters had moved from Kyūshū to Tokyo as well. The manga dealt with contemporary situations in Tokyo’s daily life until Hasegawa retired and ended the series on February 21, 1974.
Source: Sazae-San Anime Official Website
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