Masao Sato

The crybaby and kind-hearted boy of the Kasukabe Defense Force

A member of the Kasukabe Defense Force, kind and honest but timid and a crybaby. Poor at sports and prone to being bullied, but occasionally shows a hot-blooded side as a kindergartener.

Quotes

  • Masao-kun, don't cry!
  • It's Masao-kun the rice ball head!
  • I absolutely won't let go!
  • It's okay to be a weakling.
  • Kasukabe Defense Force, fire!

Trivia

  • Called 'Onigiri' because of his buzzed head.
  • Extremely timid and crybaby, but occasionally shows a hot-blooded side.
  • Dreams to become a manga artist.
  • Has diverse hobbies like insect collecting and knitting.
  • Main victim of Nene's tyranny.
  • In charge of meticulousness in the Kasukabe Defense Force.

Alternate names

Masao-kun Maa-kun Maa-chan Onigiri

Tags

Kasukabe Defense Force Crayon Shin-chan Kindergartener Crybaby Shy Kind Boy Comedy Friendship

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Buzzed head with a round face. Height is around 106.2cm. 5-year-old kindergartener.
Height
About 106cm
Weight
About 20kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Buzzed head
  • Round face
Iconic items
  • Green clothes
  • Buzzed head

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Shy
Detailed personality
Basically kind and honest personality, but extremely timid and a crybaby. Also poor at sports and clumsy, often bullied and treated poorly by those around him. Sometimes shows cowardly behavior or weakness, but in situations of fear or romance, he can show a hot-blooded and manly side. Also a narcissist with a desire for self-display, and has otaku hobbies as a fan of girls' anime.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Shy
  • Crybaby
  • Cowardly
  • Narcissist
  • Athletic klutz
  • Romantic
  • Hot-blooded
  • Aspiring mangaka
Talents
  • Meticulous
  • Knitting
  • Impersonation
  • Drawing talent
  • Cooking (tamagoyaki)
Skills
  • Planning
  • Strategy execution
  • Insect catching (rhinoceros beetles etc.)
  • Bowling
  • Kamisibai production
Motivation
To become a manga artist in the future.
Habits
A crybaby who sometimes exploits that habit. Holds strong resentment toward Nene's tyranny.
Favorite colors
Green
Favorite foods
Gratin, Hamburger steak, Pudding
Hobbies
Manga creation, Insect collecting, Collecting
Disliked foods
Eggplant, Cabbage, Bell pepper

History

Backstory
A student in the Himawari class at Action Kindergarten (Futaba Kindergarten in the anime). Not wealthy but serious and meticulous. Timid and poor at sports, often bullied, but has a conscientious and honest personality. Likes girls, and is infatuated with Ai Suotome. Aspires to be a manga artist and already draws original works. Lives everyday life with friends as a member of the Kasukabe Defense Force.
Debut date
May 1, 1992
Work title
Crayon Shin-chan
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Kasukabe Defense Force first appearance in volume 11

Kasukabe Defense Force formation

Significant event
Kasukabe Defense Force formation
Description
Shinnosuke Nohara invites kindergarten friends to form the Defense Force. Masao-kun becomes a key member.

Romance sacrifice incident

Significant event
Romance sacrifice incident
Description
Becomes a romance sacrifice for Ai Suotome, continues to grow while struggling with love.

Movie appearances

Significant event
Movie appearances
Description
Appears as a main member in many Crayon Shin-chan theatrical films.

Relationships

Shinnosuke Nohara

Best friend

Best friend and central member of the Kasukabe Defense Force together. Often dragged around by Shinnosuke's innocent actions but trusts him.

Nene Sakurada

Teammate

The only girl in the Kasukabe Defense Force. Suffers the most from Nene's tyranny but somewhat acknowledges her as a comrade.

Tooru Kazama

Teammate

The rational member of the Kasukabe Defense Force. Often supports the timid Masao.

Bo-chan

Teammate

The largest in the Kasukabe Defense Force. Quiet personality and close to Masao.

Kasukabe Defense Force

Kasukabe Defense Force: teammate

Media appearances

Crayon Shin-chan

Anime / Protagonist

1992 TV anime series start

Crayon Shin-chan: Electric Shock! Pig's Hoof Great Operation

Movie / Protagonist

Movie 6

Crayon Shin-chan

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in the 1990s

Voice cast and creators

Ichiryūsai Teiyū

Voice actor
Ichiryūsai Teiyū
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, theatrical films

Yoshito Usui

Creator name
Yoshito Usui
Role
Original author

Related goods

Masao-kun figure

Item name
Masao-kun figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Masao-kun plush

Item name
Masao-kun plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular