Osomatsu-kun is an all-time classic gag manga that follows the lives of the sextuplets: Osomatsu, Karamatsu, Choromatsu, Ichimatsu, Jyushimatsu, and Todomatsu. While the boys are almost always indistinguishable, they're constantly up to various shenanigans. As the series continues, Focus shifts from the six brothers to Iyami and Chibita, who were becoming much more popular as the series went on for their unique and eccentric personalities Many other reoccurring characters appear as well, such as the sextuplets' love interest, Totoko. While the series' characters had base personalities, and the manga itself had a base premise, often there would be chapters set in alternate settings or time periods, making the series much more versatile in the type... more>> of stories it could tell, and focused more on comedy based upon character's personalities and their interactions within any given setting.

Note: Won the 10th Shogakukan Manga Award in 1964. <<less

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Moretsu Ataro is one of the four classic gag manga written and illustrated by Akatsuka Fujio. However, of the four it is probably the least... more>> popular. However, Ataro is also of the four slightly more plot focused than the others. While episodic, major changes to characters do happen throughout the series, one such that happens early on, and contributes the main premise of the manga, is the titular Ataro's father, Batsugoro, dies. However, his ghost is still remaining, as to assist Ataro in running the family's vegetable stand and protect it from various thieves or other antagonists. Aside from the main plot side characters also get a decent amount of time spent, such as Nyarome, a talking stray cat, whom would later become more popular than even Ataro and appear in some of Akatsuka's other works. <<less

Centers around the titular character, a small boy who gets into different situations with those around him. Each strip is done in four vertical panels in two rows (eight panels in all), read from right to left. The presence of Akatsuka's "Star System" concept is prominent especially in the later strips, as some notable characters are added into Ken-chan's supporting cast. The work proved to be a challenge for Akatsuka, who was restricted from depicting children committing bad acts that wouldn't be punished, or having them be rude or fight in general.... more>>

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A series of short episodic stories (two pages long for each) revolving around a mischievous girl named "Jajako". Every strip features her in some sort... more>> of strange or silly situation, usually causing trouble for various adults in her life, one often being her mother. <<less

Rettsura Gon (or, Let's La Gon) is a gag manga series revolving around a young boy named gon, his father (whom per usual in manga... more>> by Akatsuka Fujio is only ever known as "Gon's Father" ), and pet bear beramatcha, as they lead a life of moderate poverty and partake in Gon's Father's various strange schemes. The manga is known for being somewhat darker and more surreal than other works from it's author, Akatsuka, as various violence is inflicted upon it's characters, and stranger characters appear than even what is presented in his more well known manga. <<less

Eccentric young man "Santarou" is constantly in search of love, most of the time, from the often calm and collected "Chiyoko". Hijinks ensue as in... more>> every chapter he devises a new scheme or gimmick to gain the affection of Chiyoko or other girls. However, with the help of his opportunistic little sister "Nanako", things often get out of hand. There is little continuity within each chapter, instead opting for interesting episodic stories. <<less