Kimio Nagasawa

Boy characterized by freckles and a gloomy personality

Male elementary school student who appears in Momoko Sakura's manga and anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan', characterized by freckles and a somewhat gloomy personality.

Quotes

  • I'm not particularly gloomy; I'm just cool.
  • My usual blank expression isn't indifference; I'm just thinking.

Trivia

  • The episode where Nagasawa-kun's house catches fire is based on a real incident in Shizuoka Prefecture.
  • The spin-off manga 'Nagasawa-kun' depicts his middle school appearance.
  • Nagasawa-kun's freckles and onion-shaped head are distinctive and stand out in manga and anime.
  • Nagasawa-kun is one of the representative gloomy characters in manga and anime alongside Maruko.
  • Also played by main cast in drama and stage versions.

Alternate names

Nagasawa Kimio nagasawa kimio Nagasawa-kun

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 27
Birth year
1965

Appearance

Overall appearance
A 3rd-grade elementary school boy with an onion-shaped head and distinctive freckles, exuding a somewhat melancholic atmosphere. He often wears a gloomy expression but possesses a strong heart.
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Freckles
  • Onion-shaped head
  • Gloomy gaze
Iconic items
  • Hat (temporarily owned in the story)
  • Book he always carries

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Gloomy
Detailed personality
Somewhat dark and introverted personality, but strong at the core. He also has a side that calmly accepts troubles or unfortunate events.
Keywords
  • Gloomy
  • Serious
  • Negative thinking
  • Book lover
  • Somewhat sharp-tongued
  • Has long-term trauma
Talents
  • Good at calculations and studying
  • Observational skills
Skills
  • Calm judgment
  • Reading and writing
Motivation
To live each day safely and without incident.
Habits
Often zones out with a blank expression. Speaks in a flat tone and sometimes mutters complaints.
Favorite foods
Chocolate, Sweet snacks
Hobbies
Reading, School studies
Favorite places
Library
Favorite colors
Gray, Dark blue
Disliked situations
Being the center of attention, Noisy places, Bullying

History

Backstory
Also depicted in the middle school spin-off 'Nagasawa-kun'; in the elementary school arc, he faces traumatic events such as his home being destroyed by fire.
Debut date
January 7, 1990
Work title
Chibi Maruko-chan
Media type
Anime

Nagasawa Family Fire

Significant event
Nagasawa Family Fire
Description
The house he lived in with his family was completely destroyed by fire, becoming a traumatic event for him. Depicted in the anime and spin-off manga.

Anime Debut

Significant event
Anime Debut
Description
First appeared in the first season of the 1990 TV anime series and has long been a regular cast member.

Spin-off 'Nagasawa-kun'

Significant event
Spin-off 'Nagasawa-kun'
Description
Spin-off manga featuring middle school Nagasawa-kun as the protagonist, serialized in Shogakukan's 'Big Comic Spirits'.

Relationships

Momoko Sakura (Maruko)

Classmate

Classmates with contrasting personalities who occasionally clash, but basically good friends.

Kazuhiko Hanawa

Classmate

Wealthy young master and classmate. Sometimes a rival-like relationship with Nagasawa-kun.

Irie Elementary School 3rd Year Class 4

Irie Elementary School 3rd Year Class 4: unknown

Media appearances

Chibi Maruko-chan

Anime / Supporting

Started January 7, 1990 ~

Chibi Maruko-chan

Manga / Supporting

Ribon August 1986 issue debut

Nagasawa-kun

Manga / Protagonist

Serialized in Big Comic Spirits

Chibi Maruko-chan: The Boy from Italy

Movie / Supporting

Released December 23, 2015

Voice cast and creators

Chafurin

Voice actor
Chafurin
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Eimi Morisato

Voice actor
Eimi Morisato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2006 Special Drama (Live-action)
Notes
Maruko role

Hisanori Satō

Voice actor
Hisanori Satō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage Version (Chibi Maruko-chan THE STAGE)
Notes
Kimio Nagasawa role

Momoko Sakura

Creator name
Momoko Sakura
Role
Original author

Related goods

Chibi Maruko-chan Character Goods

Item name
Chibi Maruko-chan Character Goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Chibi Maruko-chan Wrapped Train Model

Item name
Chibi Maruko-chan Wrapped Train Model
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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