Norisuke Hamano

Shameless yet endearing cousin

Norisuke Hamano is the third son of Namihei's sister and a cousin to the Isono family. He has a brazen personality but is an endearing character. He is a newspaper reporter and also known as a henpecked husband.

Trivia

  • He would freeload uninvited but is not disliked and remains an endearing character.
  • As a henpecked husband, he struggles at home but maintains a cheerful exterior.
  • In the anime, he is also set as the editor for writer Muzo Isosaka, the Isono family's neighbor.
  • The child's name is not mentioned in the original work but appears as Ikura in the anime.
  • Despite his bright and sociable personality, he often acts clumsily and brazenly.
  • In volume 12, arranged marriage with Taiko, after which he starts a family and becomes henpecked.

Alternate names

Uncle Norisuke Norisuke-san

Tags

Norisuke Hamano Sazae-san National Manga National Anime Uncle Nephew Gratitude Henpecked Husband Comical Woven Manga

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slightly overweight build. Typical appearance of a middle-aged man, with no particular distinctive hairstyle or adornments.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Newspaper
  • Glasses
  • Suit
  • Varied expressions

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brazen
Detailed personality
Norisuke Hamano has a brazen personality, sometimes freeloading at the Isono house uninvited or asking for loans, but he is not disliked due to his character. He also has a henpecked side. He is shrewd but an endearing character.
Keywords
  • Brazen
  • Endearing
  • Shrewd
  • Henpecked husband
  • Newspaper reporter
  • Sociable
  • Astute
Talents
  • Social skills to draw people in
  • Negotiation skills
  • Insight as a newspaper reporter
Skills
  • Socializing
  • Writing
  • Persuasion
  • Building networks
Motivation
To improve his own life and maintain household peace
Habits
Occasionally engages in brazen actions that test others
Favorite foods
Classic home cooking, Alcohol
Hobbies
Newspaper writing, Socializing
Favorite places
Isono family home

History

Backstory
Norisuke Hamano appears as the third son of Namihei's sister. He sometimes shows brazen behavior, such as asking a new employee for a loan, but is accepted by the Isono family members. In volume 12, he has an arranged marriage with Taiko Irie and becomes a henpecked husband. He also has children; in the original work, the name is not mentioned, but in the anime, it is known as Ikura.
Debut date
circa 1946-1950
Work title
Sazae-san
Media type
Manga

Freeloading at Isono house

Significant event
Freeloading at Isono house
Description
Freeloads at the Isono house uninvited, becoming a brazen yet endearing presence.

Arranged marriage

Significant event
Arranged marriage
Description
In volume 12, marries Taiko Irie. Becomes a henpecked husband and builds a family.

Child's birth

Significant event
Child's birth
Description
In volume 14, a child is born, bringing changes to their lives.

Relationships

Namihei (uncle)

Uncle

Occasionally admonished by his uncle but generally an amicable relationship.

Fune Hamano (mother)

Mother

His mother, a strong influence in a henpecked household.

Taiko Irie (wife)

Spouse

Arranged marriage wife, to whom he is henpecked.

Ikura (son)

Child

Son. Known as Ikura in the anime.

Katsuo Isono

Cousin

Good relationship as cousins. They help each other in times of need.

Isono family

Isono family: unknown

Work colleagues / Newspaper company

Work colleagues / Newspaper company: unknown

Media appearances

Sazae-san

Manga / Supporting

1946 - 1974 Manga serialization

Sazae-san (TV anime)

Anime / Supporting

1969 - Ongoing

Sazae-san Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

1948 - 1961

Sazae-san Various Drama Versions

TV drama / Supporting

1955 - 2019 Various live-action dramas

Sazae-san Radio Drama

Radio / Supporting

1950s - 1980s

Voice cast and creators

Machiko Hasegawa

Creator name
Machiko Hasegawa
Role
Original author

Machiko Hasegawa

Creator name
Machiko Hasegawa
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Figures

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Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Stationery

Item name
Stationery
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular