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Osomatsu-kun Returns

Osomatsu-kun Returns

Episode number: 1

Overview: The Matsuno brothers try to adapt their show to contemporary times, with mixed results.

Let's Get a Job/The Melancholy of Osomatsu-kun

Let's Get a Job/The Melancholy of Osomatsu-kun

Episode number: 2

Overview: The Matsuno brothers struggle to find employment. Later, Osomatsu tries to take an interest in his brothers' lives but winds up being a nuisance to them.

Tidbits Collection

Tidbits Collection

Episode number: 3

Overview: This week's episode is the tidbits collection. Everything from Dekapan-man, to what happens if you try to horde your pachinko winnings, to a bath house quiz.

Let's Get Independent/This is Totoko

Let's Get Independent/This is Totoko

Episode number: 4

Overview: The Matsuno brothers compete to ensure their divorcing parents will care of each of them. Meanwhile, Totoko asks the brothers for help in a crisis.

The Karamatsu Incident/ESP Kitty

The Karamatsu Incident/ESP Kitty

Episode number: 5

Overview: Karamatsu gets kidnapped, but his brothers don't do anything. Later, a cat gets to speak and read minds, which causes mayhem for the Matsuno brothers.

It's a Birthday Party, Dajo/Iyami's Great Discovery

It's a Birthday Party, Dajo/Iyami's Great Discovery

Episode number: 6

Overview: The Matsunos are invited to Hatobou's birthday part. Meanwhile, Iyami discovers that his buckteeth contain a rare metal.

Todomatsu and the 5 Demons/To the North

Todomatsu and the 5 Demons/To the North

Episode number: 7

Overview: Todomatsu starts to work at a stylish cafe. His brothers try to disturb his fulfilling life. / Dekapan and Dayon enjoy a carefree travel together toward north.

The Calming Osomatsu/Totoko's Dream

The Calming Osomatsu/Totoko's Dream

Episode number: 8

Overview: Captain Choromatsu waits a man while he carries out a murder case investigation with Detective Todomatsu. / Totoko wants to be a popular idol, but reality is so cruel.

Chibita and Oden/Jyushimatsu Falls in Love

Chibita and Oden/Jyushimatsu Falls in Love

Episode number: 9

Overview: Karamatsu ends up as Chibita's apprentice at his oden stand. Meanwhile, Jyushimatsu falls in love and his brothers try to help him achieve his romance.

Iyami and Chibita's Rental Girlfriend

Iyami and Chibita's Rental Girlfriend

Episode number: 10

Overview: Iyami and Chibita dress up as girls, and trick the Matsuno brothers into falling in love with them. It's only a matter of time before this plan goes bad.

Christmas Osomatsu-san

Christmas Osomatsu-san

Episode number: 11

Overview: A series of Christmas-themed skits. Ichimatsu takes on the role of a Black Santa interrupting a romantic couple's date, while Karamatsu finds himself on a date with an unfortunate ending.

Year-End Special-san

Year-End Special-san

Episode number: 12

Overview: Osomatsu and Totoko host an end of year special broadcast, looking back on previous episodes to determine which of the brothers is the biggest loser.

Sanematsu-san/Girlymatsu-san/Accident?

Sanematsu-san/Girlymatsu-san/Accident?

Episode number: 13

Overview: A salaryman named Sanematsu takes care of his six siblings, the Matsuno brothers become girls and argue, and a fight between Choromatsu and Osomatsu occurs.

Kaze wo hiita/Todomatsu no rain/Choromatsu-sensei

Kaze wo hiita/Todomatsu no rain/Choromatsu-sensei

Episode number: 14

Overview: The brothers all catch colds. Later, the brothers question Todomatsu about all the things he hasn't told them about his personal life. Choromatsu is a paranoid vice-principal overly worried about plans for his school's cultural festival.

Mensetsu/Chibita no hana no inochi

Mensetsu/Chibita no hana no inochi

Episode number: 15

Overview: Jyushimatsu goes to a job interview, proving to be a total nuisance for the interviewers. Chibita is asked out on a date by the fairy of a flower he saved.

Matsuno Max/The Ichimatsu Incident

Matsuno Max/The Ichimatsu Incident

Episode number: 16

Overview: In an apocalyptic world, the Idol Matsunos battle against Iyami and Dekapan, who are robbing the dry-skinned citizens of all of their lotion. Ichimatsu is forced to pretend to be Karamatsu after Osomatsu catches him wearing his clothes.

Jyushimatsu Festival

Jyushimatsu Festival

Episode number: 17

Overview: Jyushimatsu carries out incredible feats. Meanwhile, the other brothers try to find out when Jyushimatsu developed his odd personality.

Iyami's Counterattack

Iyami's Counterattack

Episode number: 18

Overview: Wanting to become the main protagonist of the franchise again, Iyami holds a bizarre kart race to determine who the protagonist of Osomatsu-san will be.

Period Drama Osomatsu-san/Choromatsu Rising

Period Drama Osomatsu-san/Choromatsu Rising

Episode number: 19

Overview: A series of skits take place, set during the Sengoku era. Back in the present, Choromatsu decides to quit being an idol and pursue a job.

Teach Me, Hatabou/School Matsu/Iyami's School

Teach Me, Hatabou/School Matsu/Iyami's School

Episode number: 20

Overview: Hatabou starts his own catering service. Later, Osomatsu and Karamatsu play as delinquent high school students competing to see who's the toughest. Afterwards, Iyami starts a comedy class hoping to earn a quick buck.

Mahjong/Godmatsu

Mahjong/Godmatsu

Episode number: 21

Overview: On a rainy evening, the brothers play a game of mahjong. Later, the brothers suddenly find themselves joined by a seventh brother, Godmatsu, who was allegedly born from the goodness that fell out of the brothers' hearts.

The Star of Hope, Todomatsu/Final Sheeeh

The Star of Hope, Todomatsu/Final Sheeeh

Episode number: 22

Overview: Todomatsu holds auditions to take one of his brothers with him to a mixer, struggling to find anyone worth taking. Meanwhile, Iyami meets a kung-fu master who believes him to possess a special technique.

Kerosene/Dayon Tribe

Kerosene/Dayon Tribe

Episode number: 23

Overview: When the family heater runs out of kerosene, the brothers to force each other to get a refill. Meanwhile, Osomatsu, Karamatsu, and Choromatsu find themselves in an underground village populated by a tribe of Dayon people.

Totoko's Huge Panic/Letter

Totoko's Huge Panic/Letter

Episode number: 24

Overview: Totoko is jealous when people start getting more success than her. Meanwhile, Choromatsu manages to land a job and moves out of the house, with the other brothers soon following suit, leaving just Osomatsu alone.

Osomatsu-san, Such as It Was

Osomatsu-san, Such as It Was

Episode number: 25

Overview: The brothers quickly abandon their new lifestyles upon learning they have been invited to a baseball tournament for the finale.