10/05/1969 - Present Airing
Sazae-san (サザエさん)
Also known as: Mrs. Sazae
The main character is a mother named Sazae-san. She lives in a house with her husband, her kids and her parents. The show is the ultimate family program and tends to follow traditional themes. Think of this show as the Japanese equivalent to "The Partridge Family" and you'll get a good feel for this show's atmosphere. Don't expect to see things like violence, swearing, kung-fu action or magical girls. The plots are more like "Today, Sazae-san goes to the new mall and gets lost". Such "boring" plotlines and the simplistic art are often a turn-off to non-Japanese audiences, but most Japanese find the show incredibly good. As a result, it continues to be one of the top ratings grabbers on TV and is one of the few anime that is considered "acceptable" by adults. (Source: AniDB)
50
Total episodes
50
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 50 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Sazae-san 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! Sazae-san doesn't have a single filler episode: all 50 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 50 episodes of Sazae-san aired in 1969–1970 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 Sazae-san is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 50 without detours. If you came looking for which Sazae-san episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
50 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 75% Genius! / Say Hello to the Hard Sell!! / My Father's Mental Breakdown10/05/1969 | 10/05/1969 | Canon |
| 2 | It Was a Little Too Much / Roll of Judo / Autumn Maple Story10/12/1969 | 10/12/1969 | Canon |
| 3 | The Doctor's Story / I Saw It! I Saw It! / It's Sports Day, Ready, Go!10/19/1969 | 10/19/1969 | Canon |
| 4 | Father and Son Don't Need Water / The Wandering Dog / The Great TV War10/26/1969 | 10/26/1969 | Canon |
| 5 | Two Seaweeds / The Fat Lion in the Sky / The Bonito's Biggest Worry11/02/1969 | 11/02/1969 | Canon |
| 6 | Katsuo's Date / Introduction to Visiting Studies / The Story of a Homeless Child11/09/1969 | 11/09/1969 | Canon |
| 7 | I'm a Robber / Let's Have a Sweet Contest / Warm Winter Story11/16/1969 | 11/16/1969 | Canon |
| 8 | Sazae's Play / Let Demon Dogs Lie / The Mini-Bride Whirlwind11/23/1969 | 11/23/1969 | Canon |
| 9 | A Great Hot Spring / One Sad and Lonely Autumn Night / Our Amateur Baseball Team11/30/1969 | 11/30/1969 | Canon |
| 10 | The December Teacher Run / What a Wonderful Open House / Welcoming a Thousand Visitors12/07/1969 | 12/07/1969 | Canon |
| 11 | Stay Safe During Year's End / Moonlighting Sonata / Onlookers12/14/1969 | 12/14/1969 | Canon |
| 12 | Year-end Precautions / Beauty in Suffering / Hey Buddy12/21/1969 | 12/21/1969 | Canon |
| 13 | Tales of Department Store Drudgery / Hey, What's Up? / The House Where Men Live Together12/28/1969 | 12/28/1969 | Canon |
| 14 | The Ever-Happy Family / Kakizome Humility / I Love Festive Wear01/04/1970 | 01/04/1970 | Canon |
| 15 | Ah! What an Unlucky Day / Handyman Katsuo / Genius Education01/11/1970 | 01/11/1970 | Canon |
| 16 | Mr. Namihei / Dear Consultant / Love Wakame01/18/1970 | 01/18/1970 | Canon |
| 17 | Baby Snowman / Namihei's Suggestion Box / Plum Blossoms01/25/1970 | 01/25/1970 | Canon |
| 18 | Hooray for Our Ancestors / Just Be Yourself / The Kid with the Key02/01/1970 | 02/01/1970 | Canon |
| 19 | It's Tough Being a Man / The Rat Incident / I'm Studying02/08/1970 | 02/08/1970 | Canon |
| 20 | Sazae's Doing Her Best / Bad Luck Bargain Bundle / Matchmaking02/15/1970 | 02/15/1970 | Canon |
| 21 | It's a Two-way Street / It's All About How You Play the Game / The Dog That Doesn't Bark02/22/1970 | 02/22/1970 | Canon |
| 22 | Peach Blossom Message Board / Sazae Goes to Osaka / Runaway Season03/01/1970 | 03/01/1970 | Canon |
| 23 | True Love Story / Namihei's Kitchen Tales / Hello Madam Butterfly03/08/1970 | 03/08/1970 | Canon |
| 24 | The Story of Norisuke / Towards the Blue Sky / An Age of Distrust03/15/1970 | 03/15/1970 | Canon |
| 25 | Tara-chan's Phone Call / We're Currently Unavailable / Little Guests03/22/1970 | 03/22/1970 | Canon |
| 26 | My Private Tutor / Oh My Goodness / Baited, Burned, and Bamboozled Again03/29/1970 | 03/29/1970 | Canon |
| 27 | Spring Cherry Blossom Story / The Chosen Two / Big Brother is Here04/05/1970 | 04/05/1970 | Canon |
| 28 | Sleepy Spring / Freshman / Are Shaved Heads Lame?04/12/1970 | 04/12/1970 | Canon |
| 29 | Namihei's Boastful Fishing Tales / Home Visit / The Mountains are Calling04/19/1970 | 04/19/1970 | Canon |
| 30 | Goodbye Triangle on the 88th Night / May the Carp Streamers Fly Sky-high / Who's the Victim?04/26/1970 | 04/26/1970 | Canon |
| 31 | Family Drive / The Star Salaryman / Happy Birthday05/03/1970 | 05/03/1970 | Canon |
| 32 | Competition of Ideas / Bird Appreciation Week / Strange Neighbor05/10/1970 | 05/10/1970 | Canon |
| 33 | Hello Little One / Big Commotion at the School Festival / Tales of Clam Digging03/17/1970 | 03/17/1970 | Canon |
| 34 | Katsuo Goes to the Races / Grandma at Large! / Katsuo Enters the Ring05/24/1970 | 05/24/1970 | Canon |
| 35 | My Dream Car / I Want to Be in the Newspaper / Please Believe Me05/31/1970 | 05/31/1970 | Canon |
| 36 | Ayu Fishing Season / Wardrobe Changing Season / Say "Cheese!"06/07/1970 | 06/07/1970 | Canon |
| 37 | A. The Tale of Danzetsu / Sazae Goes to the Expo / Don't Forget Your Belongings06/14/1970 | 06/14/1970 | Canon |
| 38 | Operation: Bonus / Rain, Rain, Go Away / I'm Not Here06/21/1970 | 06/21/1970 | Canon |
| 39 | 12 Years Later / The Spirit of Tailoring / One, Two, Three!06/28/1970 | 06/28/1970 | Canon |
| 40 | God of Storage / The Legend of Tanabata / Mom's Volleyball07/05/1970 | 07/05/1970 | Canon |
| 41 | Naked Together / Practical Training / Obon Festival07/12/1970 | 07/12/1970 | Canon |
| 42 | It's a Hard Sell / We Found the Inn / The Annual Grave Visit07/19/1970 | 07/19/1970 | Canon |
| 43 | Tara-chan and the Kiss / Homework Isn't Sad / The Sea is Wide07/26/1970 | 07/26/1970 | Canon |
| 44 | Ghost Story Variations / Up, Up / Midsummer Ox Day08/02/1970 | 08/02/1970 | Canon |
| 45 | Katsuo Has Changed / Irritating Stories / Pool Tales08/09/1970 | 08/09/1970 | Canon |
| 46 | Rumbling Thunder / Sazae's Greatest Crisis / Strict Discipline08/16/1970 | 08/16/1970 | Canon |
| 47 | Wakame and the Goldfish / It Was the Night of the Festival / I Was Dumped08/23/1970 | 08/23/1970 | Canon |
| 48 | I'm a Cinephile / Master Isasaka Appears / Hooray for Tara-chan!08/30/1970 | 08/30/1970 | Canon |
| 49 | Swarm of Bees / Typhoon Tara / Autumn Returns09/06/1970 | 09/06/1970 | Canon |
| 50 | Watch Your Weight / My Older Brother / Over My Dead Body!09/13/1970 | 09/13/1970 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Sazae-san have?
Sazae-san has a total of 1 season. Currently airing. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Sazae-san have?
In total, Sazae-san has 50 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 Sazae-san?
It is recommended to watch Sazae-san 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.
Where can I watch Sazae-san online?
Sazae-san is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Sazae-san a complete anime?
Sazae-san is currently airing. This means new episodes are being produced. You can follow the progress on our page to stay informed about new seasons.
How much filler does Sazae-san have?
No, Sazae-san 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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