Tensai Bakabon follows the adventures of a child prodigy and his eccentric father, who dubs himself “The Great Philosopher.” The father pursues a personal philosophy with relentless curiosity, leaving no stone unturned in his quest for answers. Though his attempts to solve problems often backfire, he remains sought after for advice, which inevitably leads to disastrous outcomes. The young prodigy accompanies his father on these philosophical quests, setting off a chain of events that drives the townspeople to madness.