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StartedJan 10, 1992
FinishedDec 25, 1992

Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei English Sub & Dub

Watch Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei Episode 48 English Sub (latest episode)

ママは小学4年生

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7.2
Rating
TV
Type
25 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 48
DUB 48
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Synopsis

Natsumi Mizuki is a 4th grader whose parents have gone to London. Her Aunt Izumi comes to live with her. Izumi is an aspiring manga writer who is trying to get her first big break, so she doesn't have time for a baby that appears out of thin air on Natsumi's first night alone. The baby's name is Mirai and her mother is *Natsumi*, but 15 years older. Somehow, Mirai had traveled back in time. Now the young Natsumi has to raise Mirai while trying to keep her 4th grade life from falling apart and keep Mirai-chan secret from everyone. She has the dubious help of Izumi and some baby-care gadgets from the future. (Source: Anime News Network)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score7.2
TypeTV
Duration25 min
AiredJan 10, 1992 to Dec 25, 1992
StudioSunrise
Japaneseママは小学4年生
SynonymsMama is a 4th Grader, Mama wa Shougaku Yonensei, Mama wa Shougaku 4-nensei, Mama is just a Fourth Grade Pupil
CountryJP
Total Episodes48
FormatTV

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About Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei

Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei (ママは小学4年生) blends comedy, drama and sci-fi by Sunrise (1992). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Natsumi Mizuki is a 4th grader whose parents have gone to London. Her Aunt Izumi comes to live with her.

Another thread: Izumi is an aspiring manga writer who is attempting to get her first big break, so she doesn't have time for a baby that appears out of thin air on Natsumi's first night alone. The baby's name is Mirai and her mother is *Natsumi*, but 15 years older. Somehow, Mirai had traveled back in time.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Satomi Koorogi as Natsumi Mizuki and Rihoko Yoshida as Mirai. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 51 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Satomi Koorogi voicing Natsumi Mizuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1992, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.

Characters & Voice Actors

Natsumi Mizuki
Natsumi Mizuki
Main
Satomi Koorogi
Satomi Koorogi
Japanese
Mirai
Mirai
Main
Rihoko Yoshida
Rihoko Yoshida
Japanese
Izumi Shimamura
Izumi Shimamura
Main
Kazue Ikura
Kazue Ikura
Japanese
Midori Hanada
Midori Hanada
Supporting
Hisako Kyouda
Hisako Kyouda
Japanese
Daisuke Yamaguchi
Daisuke Yamaguchi
Supporting
Urara Takano
Urara Takano
Japanese
Bobby
Bobby
Supporting
Takumi Yamazaki
Takumi Yamazaki
Japanese
Kenta
Kenta
Supporting
Shinobu Adachi
Shinobu Adachi
Japanese
Hideo Hanada
Hideo Hanada
Supporting
Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Japanese
Eriko Tachibana
Eriko Tachibana
Supporting
Yuri Shiratori
Yuri Shiratori
Japanese
Tamae Mori
Tamae Mori
Supporting
Chiko
Chiko
Japanese
Ryuuichi Fukazawa
Ryuuichi Fukazawa
Supporting
Akemi Shinohara
Akemi Shinohara
Japanese
Ookawa-sensei
Ookawa-sensei
Supporting
Chafuurin
Chafuurin
Japanese
Yurika
Yurika
Supporting
Miki Itou
Miki Itou
Japanese
Daihei Yamaguchi
Daihei Yamaguchi
Supporting
Tamao Hayashi
Tamao Hayashi
Japanese
Sari Yumeya
Sari Yumeya
Supporting
Tamao Hayashi
Tamao Hayashi
Japanese
Julietta Vittori
Julietta Vittori
Supporting
Chika Sakamoto
Chika Sakamoto
Japanese
Mario Vittori
Mario Vittori
Supporting
Junichi Kanemaru
Junichi Kanemaru
Japanese
Giovanni Vittori
Giovanni Vittori
Supporting
Hirohiko Kakegawa
Hirohiko Kakegawa
Japanese
Sophia Vittori
Sophia Vittori
Supporting
Rihoko Yoshida
Rihoko Yoshida
Japanese
Ushio Arimori
Ushio Arimori
Supporting
Ikue Ootani
Ikue Ootani
Japanese
Ruriko Mizuki
Ruriko Mizuki
Supporting
Chiyoko Kawashima
Chiyoko Kawashima
Japanese
Mr. Eji
Mr. Eji
Supporting
Ichirou Nagai
Ichirou Nagai
Japanese
Kenta no Haha
Kenta no Haha
Supporting
Tamao Hayashi
Tamao Hayashi
Japanese
Nurse Sakurai
Nurse Sakurai
Supporting
Rei Sakuma
Rei Sakuma
Japanese
Natsumi Sugita
Natsumi Sugita
Supporting
Emi Shinohara
Emi Shinohara
Japanese

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