About this season
Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother, Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of a Japanese salaryman. Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?
Episodes (35)
1. I Hate Crybabies!
8.0Aired 11 July 1996 • 25 min
2. I Don't Need a Mom!
8.0Aired 18 July 1996 • 25 min
3. Gon's Younger Brother
8.0Aired 25 July 1996 • 25 min
4. Minoru's Scribbles
8.0Aired 1 August 1996 • 25 min
5. Who Does Minoru Like?
6.0Aired 8 August 1996 • 25 min
6. The Day We Went to the Ocean
6.0Aired 15 August 1996 • 25 min
7. Ghost Story: The Mysterious Girl
2.0Aired 22 August 1996 • 25 min
8. Night of Fireworks
6.0Aired 29 August 1996 • 25 min
9. Cleaning Rangers: Bubble Five!
4.0Aired 5 September 1996 • 25 min
10. Minoru Can Do Anything!
8.0Aired 12 September 1996 • 25 min
11. The Town's Exciting Athletic Day
6.0Aired 19 September 1996 • 25 min
12. Don't Be a Scaredy-Cat!
4.0Aired 26 September 1996 • 25 min
13. A Bunny Named Sachiko
4.0Aired 10 October 1996 • 25 min
14. Our Director Works Hard!
5.0Aired 17 October 1996 • 25 min
15. Dad's a Grandpa?
6.0Aired 24 October 1996 • 25 min
16. Get Well Soon, Takuya!
7.0Aired 31 October 1996 • 25 min
17. Akihiro on Halloween
8.0Aired 7 November 1996 • 25 min
18. Gon the Man: A Tearful First Love
5.0Aired 14 November 1996 • 25 min
19. The Empty Stomach Incident
9.0Aired 21 November 1996 • 25 min
20. The Day When Takuya Cried
8.0Aired 28 November 1996 • 25 min
21. I Found Christmas!
9.0Aired 5 December 1996 • 25 min
22. Dad Went to a Marriage Meeting?!
8.0Aired 12 December 1996 • 25 min
23. Secret Bedwetting
9.0Aired 19 December 1996 • 25 min
24. The Return of the Prodigal Son
9.0Aired 8 January 1997 • 25 min
25. Minoru's a Big Brother
9.0Aired 15 January 1997 • 25 min
26. It's Sumo Time: The Sumo Tournament!
1.0Aired 22 January 1997 • 25 min
27. Super Grandma Came to Town!
9.0Aired 29 January 1997 • 25 min
28. Minoru the Brave's Great Adventure
5.0Aired 5 February 1997 • 25 min
29. A Heart-Throbbing Valentine's Day
6.0Aired 12 February 1997 • 25 min
30. Minoru's Red Car
9.0Aired 19 February 1997 • 25 min
31. Dad's Time Capsule
7.0Aired 26 February 1997 • 25 min
32. An Exciting First Drive!
7.0Aired 5 March 1997 • 25 min
33. Busy With the Mumps!
7.0Aired 12 March 1997 • 25 min
34. The Bird Named "I Love Rental Skiing"
6.0Aired 19 March 1997 • 25 min
35. Home Alone
9.0Aired 26 March 1997 • 25 min