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Sazae-san
Mrs. Sazae ／ sazae ／ سازايه-سان ／ さざえさん ／ サザエさん ／ 海螺小姐
Description
Sazae‑san is the central character, a mother who shares a home with her husband, children, and parents. The series is an iconic family program that embraces traditional themes, and can be seen as the Japanese counterpart to *The Partridge Family*. It avoids violence, swearing, kung‑fu action, and magical‑girl tropes; its stories are often simple, such as “Today Sazae‑san visits a new mall and gets lost.” While the straightforward plotlines and minimalist art can seem dull to non‑Japanese viewers, most Japanese audiences appreciate the show’s charm. Consequently, it remains a top‑rated program on television and is one of the few anime that…
