Masuo Fuguta

Sazae's husband and salaryman

Sazae's husband and salaryman, lives with the Isono family and supports the family as a kind person.

Trivia

  • There is an anecdote that Machiko Hasegawa forgot Masuo's face when restarting the serialization.
  • Masuo was initially a regular employee but later promoted to section chief.
  • In the original manga, he shows a strong-willed side, but in the anime, depicted as a timid husband.
  • From Osaka, and his mother speaks Kansai dialect.

Alternate names

Masuo Fuguta マスオさん マスオ

Tags

Sazae-san Family Manga National Anime Home Comedy Isono Family Salaryman Showa Era Movie Adaptations Live-action Drama Japanese Manga

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Calm-looking middle-aged man. Visually, typical salaryman style with a gentle atmosphere.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Necktie
  • Salaryman Suit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
He has a timid side but is family-oriented, loyal, and builds good relationships with the Isono family members. He sometimes asserts himself.
Keywords
  • Family-oriented
  • Timid
  • Loyal
  • Mild-tempered
  • Salaryman
Talents
  • Sociability
  • Mediation
  • Patience
Skills
  • Sales
  • Housework Assistance
  • Communication
Motivation
To protect the family's peaceful life and maintain a good home environment.
Favorite foods
Japanese Food, Home Cooking
Favorite places
Isono Family Home, Workplace
Disliked situations
Family Quarrels, Trouble

History

Backstory
After marrying Sazae, lives with the Isono family. From Osaka, mother occasionally appears speaking Kansai dialect. Workplace is the sales department of Kaizan Trading Co., Ltd. Personality is stronger in the original manga than in the anime.
Debut date
1946-08
Work title
Sazae-san
Media type
Manga

Marriage to Sazae

Significant event
Marriage to Sazae
Description
Marries Sazae in volume 2 of the tankobon and they have Tarao.

Living with Isono Family

Significant event
Living with Isono Family
Description
After being evicted from their rented house, lives with the Isono family.

Promotion

Significant event
Promotion
Description
Promoted from regular employee to section chief at workplace.

Media Adaptations

Significant event
Media Adaptations
Description
Appears in numerous movies, live-action TV dramas, and anime adaptations.

Relationships

Sazae Fuguta

Spouse

Wife and good partner. Warm, family-centered relationship.

Tarao Fuguta

Child

Eldest son. Interacts as a kind father.

Katsuo Isono

Best friend

Brother-in-law, brother-like relationship raised together.

Isono Family

Isono Family: unknown

Media appearances

Sazae-san

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1946

Sazae-san (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

1969 onwards

Sazae-san Series Movies

Movie / Supporting

1956 to 1961

Sazae-san: Shichiten Hakki no Maki

Movie

1948

Sazae-san: Nodo Jiman Uta Gassen

Movie

1950

Sazae-san Stage Performances

Stage play / Protagonist

1966 to 2019

Sazae-san (Various TV Dramas)

Tv / Protagonist

1955 to 2020s

Voice cast and creators

Machiko Hasegawa

Creator name
Machiko Hasegawa
Role
Original author

Machiko Hasegawa

Creator name
Machiko Hasegawa
Role
Illustrator

Ane no Imōto Sha

Creator name
Ane no Imōto Sha
Role
Publisher

Machiko Hasegawa Museum

Creator name
Machiko Hasegawa Museum
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Official Plush Toy

Item name
Official Plush Toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Official Figure

Item name
Official Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular