07/11/1996 - 03/26/1997 Finished
Akachan to Boku (赤ちゃんと僕)
Also known as: Baby and Me
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.
35
Total episodes
35
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 35 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Akachan to Boku has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Akachan to Boku doesn't have a single filler episode: all 35 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 35 episodes of Akachan to Boku aired in 1996–1997 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Akachan to Boku is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 35 without detours. If you came looking for which Akachan to Boku episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
35 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Hate Crybabies!!07/11/1996 | 07/11/1996 | Canon |
| 2 | I Don't Want a Mom!!07/18/1996 | 07/18/1996 | Canon |
| 3 | Gon-chan's little brother?07/25/1996 | 07/25/1996 | Canon |
| 4 | Minoru's Graffiti08/01/1996 | 08/01/1996 | Canon |
| 5 | Who Does Minoru Like?08/08/1996 | 08/08/1996 | Canon |
| 6 | The Day We Went to the Ocean08/15/1996 | 08/15/1996 | Canon |
| 7 | Ghost Story: A Strange Little Girl08/22/1996 | 08/22/1996 | Canon |
| 8 | A Night of Fireworks08/29/1996 | 08/29/1996 | Canon |
| 9 | Laundry Squadron, Soap Five09/05/1996 | 09/05/1996 | Canon |
| 10 | Minoru's Independence!!09/12/1996 | 09/12/1996 | Canon |
| 11 | The Exciting Neighborhood Field Day09/19/1996 | 09/19/1996 | Canon |
| 12 | Creepy! I'm Scared of Ghosts!09/26/1996 | 09/26/1996 | Canon |
| 13 | Sachiko, the Rabbit10/10/1996 | 10/10/1996 | Canon |
| 14 | Principal, Work Hard!10/17/1996 | 10/17/1996 | Canon |
| 15 | Father Is Grandpa?10/24/1996 | 10/24/1996 | Canon |
| 16 | Niichan! Get well soon!10/31/1996 | 10/31/1996 | Canon |
| 17 | The Halloween-ish Fujii-kun11/07/1996 | 11/07/1996 | Canon |
| 18 | Gon-chan: A Tearful First Love11/14/1996 | 11/14/1996 | Canon |
| 19 | Hungry, Hungry Hippo11/21/1996 | 11/21/1996 | Canon |
| 20 | The Day Niichan Cried11/28/1996 | 11/28/1996 | Canon |
| 21 | I Found Christmas!12/05/1996 | 12/05/1996 | Canon |
| 22 | Dad's getting an arranged marriage?12/12/1996 | 12/12/1996 | Canon |
| 23 | The Secret Bedwetters12/19/1996 | 12/19/1996 | Canon |
| 24 | The Errant Son's Homecoming01/08/1996 | 01/08/1996 | Canon |
| 25 | Minoru's a Big Brother!01/15/1997 | 01/15/1997 | Canon |
| 26 | Sumo Wrestling Festival01/22/1997 | 01/22/1997 | Canon |
| 27 | Super Grandma Came to Town!!01/29/1997 | 01/29/1997 | Canon |
| 28 | Episode 2802/05/1997 | 02/05/1997 | Canon |
| 29 | Episode 2902/12/1997 | 02/12/1997 | Canon |
| 30 | Episode 3002/19/1997 | 02/19/1997 | Canon |
| 31 | Episode 3102/26/1997 | 02/26/1997 | Canon |
| 32 | Episode 3203/05/1997 | 03/05/1997 | Canon |
| 33 | Episode 3303/12/1997 | 03/12/1997 | Canon |
| 34 | Episode 3403/19/1997 | 03/19/1997 | Canon |
| 35 | Hitoripocchi no Orusuban03/26/1997 | 03/26/1997 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Akachan to Boku have?
Akachan to Boku has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Akachan to Boku have?
In total, Akachan to Boku has 35 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Akachan to Boku?
It is recommended to watch Akachan to Boku in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Akachan to Boku a complete anime?
Yes, Akachan to Boku is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Akachan to Boku have?
No, Akachan to Boku does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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