Sazae Fuguta
Eldest daughter of the Isono family and a cheerful, lively housewife
Protagonist of the manga 'Sazae-san'. Eldest daughter of the Isono family with a cheerful and kind personality, but scatterbrained and rough at times. Married to Masuo, supports the household as Tarao's mother.
Quotes
- “In the end, family is wonderful.”
- “Even if you fail, stay positive with a smile!”
- “Come on, let's take it easy.”
- “As long as the whole family is healthy, that's enough.”
- “Let's do our best today too.”
Trivia
- Sazae's hairstyle reflects popular styles of the time.
- Original serialization from 1946 to 1974, spanning 6,477 chapters, an ultra-long-running work.
- Reflects Japanese life from postwar reconstruction to high economic growth, aligning with readers.
- Anecdote where author forgot Masuo's face temporarily and checked at newspaper office.
- Isono house layout varies by period/story but maintains three-generation family setting.
- Tankobon vol. 1 sold in B5 size with many returns; sales improved from B6 vol. 2.
Alternate names
Sazae-san
Sazae
Fuguta-san
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Young woman with a distinctive hairstyle, traditional Japanese housewife appearance. Bright smile and friendly expressions are striking.
- Height
- About 160cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Distinctive hairstyle
- Bright expression
- Housewife-like attire
- Iconic items
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- Japanese-patterned apron
- Charming smile
- Black hair styling
- House keys
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Bright, energetic, and kind. Family-oriented and brave, but scatterbrained nature often leads to trouble. Casually fights with siblings.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Cheerful
- Scatterbrained
- Brave
- Family-oriented
- Generous
- Humorous
- Talents
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- All household chores
- Cooking
- Interpersonal communication
- Skills
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- Maintaining family harmony
- Humor to lighten the mood
- Thoughtful attention to detail
- Motivation
- Maintain family happiness and harmony, enjoy a bright and fun family life.
- Habits
- Hasty and often trips. Frequently wrestles and fights with Katsuo.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese food, Onigiri, Miso soup, Home cooking
- Hobbies
- Family conversations, Cooking, Family gatherings
- Person
- Masuo (husband), Tarao (son), Namihei (father), Fune (mother)
- Disliked situations
- Family disputes, Noise, Confusion for herself or family
History
- Backstory
- Born and raised as the eldest daughter of the Isono family, married Masuo at 23 and had Tarao. After moving to Tokyo, lives communally with Masuo and Isono family. Bright and cheerful mood maker of the household.
- Debut date
- April 22, 1946
- Work title
- Sazae-san
- Media type
- Manga
Serialization Start
- Significant event
- Serialization Start
- Description
- Serialization began April 22, 1946, in 'Yūkan Fukunichi'.
Marriage
- Significant event
- Marriage
- Description
- Married Fuguta Masuo in tankobon volume 2.
Move to Tokyo
- Significant event
- Move to Tokyo
- Description
- Moves to Tokyo in manga volume 1 and starts new life.
Manga Serialization End
- Significant event
- Manga Serialization End
- Description
- Serialization hiatus on February 21, 1974, not resumed afterward.
Relationships
Masuo Fuguta
Spouse
Husband. Married to Sazae, lives with Isono family.
Tarao Fuguta
Child
Son. Only child of Sazae and Masuo.
Namihei Isono
Father
Father. Father of three siblings, pillar of Isono family.
Fune Isono
Mother
Mother. Strong and strict, supports the family.
Katsuo Isono
Sibling
Younger brother. Fights often in family but good relationship.
Wakame Isono
Sibling
Younger sister. Innocent personality unlike her brother.
Isono Family
Isono Family: unknown
Media appearances
Sazae-san
Manga / Protagonist
1946 initial serialization - 1974 hiatus
Sazae-san (TV Anime)
Anime / Protagonist
1969~ Ongoing broadcast
Toho/Takarazuka Films 'Sazae-san' Series
Movie / Protagonist
1956~1961 All 10 films
Sazae-san (Multiple Live-Action Drama Versions)
TV drama / Protagonist
1955~1996 Multiple broadcasts per version
The Isono Family ~Sazae-san 20 Years Later~
TV drama / Protagonist
Broadcast November 24, 2019
Radio Drama Sazae-san
Radio / Protagonist
1950s~1980s broadcasts on various stations
Ezaki Glico 'OTONA GLICO ~Isono Family 25 Years Later~'
Commercial / Protagonist
Aired 2008~2009
Nissin Foods Cup Noodle 'Sazae-san's Youth'
Commercial / Protagonist
Aired 2017
Voice cast and creators
Midori Katō
- Voice actor
- Midori Katō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
- Notes
- Representative voice actress
Taeko Takasugi
- Voice actor
- Taeko Takasugi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1955-1957 TV Drama
Chiemi Eri
- Voice actor
- Chiemi Eri
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1965-1967 TV Drama/Movie Series
Atsuko Asano
- Voice actor
- Atsuko Asano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1992-1996 TV Drama
Arisa Mukōzuki
- Voice actor
- Arisa Mukōzuki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2009-2013 Special Dramas
Yūki Amami
- Voice actor
- Yūki Amami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2019 Live-Action Drama 'The Isono Family'
Machiko Hasegawa
- Creator name
- Machiko Hasegawa
- Role
- Original author
Aneido
- Creator name
- Aneido
- Role
- Publisher
Asahi Shimbun
- Creator name
- Asahi Shimbun
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Sazae-san Doll
- Item name
- Sazae-san Doll
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Sazae-san Wallet
- Item name
- Sazae-san Wallet
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Sazae-san Collaboration Furikake
- Item name
- Sazae-san Collaboration Furikake
- Category
- Food
- Availability
- Regular
Sazae-san Plush
- Item name
- Sazae-san Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited