Tsurupika Hagemaru (つるピカハゲ丸), or simply Hagemaru, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shinbo Nomura. The series was published in the Shogakukan magazine CoroCoro Comic from 1985 to 1995. It tells the story of a young boy named Hagemaru and his ideas for saving money.
An anime television series produced by Shin-Ei Animation titled Tsurupika Hagemaru-kun (つるピカハゲ丸くん), aired on TV Asahi and its affiliates from March 1988 to October 1989.
Premise
The light-hearted story revolves around a young boy named Hagemaru with notably thick eyebrows and an unashamed positive and upbeat attitude. It spreads focus on his greedy family and the slice of life adventures he has with his schoolmates, typically his best friend and teacher who are irked by Hagemaru's schemes and disruptive demeanor.
Cast
- Noriko Tsukase as Hagemaru (episodes 1 – 37)
- Kazuko Sugiyama as Hagemaru (episodes 38 – 52)
- Jun'ichi Kanemaru as Masaru Kondou, Bonshi