“Sazae-san” and “Chibi Maruko-chan”: Two of Japan’s Most Beloved Anime

Sazae’s family: From left, husband Masuo, Sazae, sister Wakame, pet cat Tama, brother Katsuo, son Tarao (front), mother Fune, and father Namihei. (© Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum)

Statues of characters stand outside Sakura-shinmachi Station on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line.

The Sakuras: From left, Maruko, older sister Sakiko, mother Sumire, father Hiroshi, grandmother Kotake, and grandfather Tomozō. (© Sakura Production/Nippon Animation)

(© Sakura Production/Nippon Animation)