Sakura Tomozou
Maruko's grandfather, kind-hearted old man
Maruko's grandfather, depicted as a kind-hearted old man in the series, but according to the author, his personality is different.
Quotes
- Stingy~
- Uun~
- Maru-chan, do your best
- Eat lots of rice
- Tomozou-san is kind
Trivia
- Unlike Tomozou's personality in the work, the author's grandfather was malicious and disliked by the family.
- Tomozou is blood type O and depicted as Maruko's ideal grandfather.
- Author Momoko Sakura was deeply involved in the TV anime scripts.
- Modeled after a traditional Japanese-style home, but actually ran a greengrocer.
- Tomozou's voice actors have changed multiple times and continue actively.
- Momoko Sakura drew inspiration for the family prototype from memories with her grandfather and others.
Alternate names
Sakura Tomochin
Tomozou
Grandpa
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A somewhat small-statured elderly man with a gentle expression. He has white hair and wears round glasses. He sometimes wears traditional Japanese clothing or Western clothes, but his gentle atmosphere is characteristic.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Round glasses
- White hair
- Gentle expression
- Iconic items
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- Round glasses
- Traditional Japanese clothing
- Pipe (appears in smoking scenes)
- Tenugui hand towel
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Depicted as a kind-hearted and mild-tempered old man in the work, but original author Momoko Sakura has stated that her real grandfather had the opposite personality—he was malicious, cold, and disliked by the family. He rarely gets angry at his grandchildren and occasionally scolds his son Hiroshi, but he is fundamentally a warm presence.
- Keywords
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- Mild-tempered
- Kind-hearted old man
- Family-oriented
- Calm
- Grandchild-loving
- Gentle
- Talents
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- Ability to unite the family
- Rich in experience
- Skills
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- Cooking
- Telling old stories
- Keen observation
- Motivation
- Family happiness and harmony
- Favorite foods
- Stewed dishes, Japanese sweets
- Favorite places
- Home veranda, Garden
- Hobbies
- Walking, Fishing
History
- Backstory
- Born in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, he is Momoko Sakura's grandfather. In the series, he is depicted as a mild-tempered and kind grandfather, but according to the author, the real grandfather was malicious and cold, disliked by the family. The kind-hearted old man image in the work is close to the author's ideal grandfather.
- Debut date
- 1986-08
- Work title
- Chibi Maruko-chan
- Media type
- Manga
TV anime broadcast start
- Significant event
- TV anime broadcast start
- Description
- The TV anime began broadcasting in 1990, expanding popularity along with the work.
Author Momoko Sakura passes away
- Significant event
- Author Momoko Sakura passes away
- Description
- Even after the original author's death in 2018, depiction as the Tomozou character continues.
New comic serialization resumes
- Significant event
- New comic serialization resumes
- Description
- After the author's death, new manga illustrated by Botan Obagi has been irregularly published since 2019.
Relationships
Sakura Hiroshi
Father
Son. Sometimes scolds him, but basically a good parent-child relationship.
Sakura Kotake
Spouse
Wife. A stable partner supporting the home.
Sakura Sakiko
Child
Granddaughter. Treats her kindly as a watchful presence.
Sakura Momoko (Maruko)
Child
Granddaughter. Watches over her with deep affection and rarely gets angry.
Honami Tamae
Best friend
Often gently encourages granddaughter Tamae in times of confusion.
Hanawa Kazuhiko
Neighbor friend
Many opportunities for interaction, but a somewhat distant friendship.
Sakura family
Sakura family: patriarch
Media appearances
Chibi Maruko-chan
Manga / Supporting
1986-
Chibi Maruko-chan
Anime / Supporting
1990-present
Chibi Maruko-chan: Boy from Italy
Movie / Supporting
2015
Chibi Maruko-chan Special Drama
Drama / Supporting
2006, 2013
Marumaru Chibi Maruko-chan
TV drama / Supporting
2007-2008
Sakura Xiao Maruko Live-Action TV Drama (Taiwan version)
Drama / Supporting
2017
Voice cast and creators
Kei Tomiyama
- Voice actor
- Kei Tomiyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Series Period 1
- Notes
- First Tomozou role
Takeshi Aono
- Voice actor
- Takeshi Aono
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Series Period 2
- Notes
- Second Tomozou role
Bin Shimada
- Voice actor
- Bin Shimada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Series Period 2
- Notes
- Third Tomozou role
Machiko Toyoshima
- Voice actor
- Machiko Toyoshima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Series Period 2
- Notes
- Fourth Tomozou role
Kyoya Kimura
- Voice actor
- Kyoya Kimura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Series Period 2 (2021-2024)
- Notes
- Fifth Tomozou role
Momoko Sakura
- Creator name
- Momoko Sakura
- Role
- Original author
Nippon Animation
- Creator name
- Nippon Animation
- Role
- Animation Studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
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