Moretsu Ataro is one of the four classic gag manga written and illustrated by Akatsuka Fujio. However, of the four it is probably the least... more>> popular. However, Ataro is also of the four slightly more plot focused than the others. While episodic, major changes to characters do happen throughout the series, one such that happens early on, and contributes the main premise of the manga, is the titular Ataro's father, Batsugoro, dies. However, his ghost is still remaining, as to assist Ataro in running the family's vegetable stand and protect it from various thieves or other antagonists. Aside from the main plot side characters also get a decent amount of time spent, such as Nyarome, a talking stray cat, whom would later become more popular than even Ataro and appear in some of Akatsuka's other works. <<less

"AKATSUKA Fujio's iconic gag manga, Tensai Bakabon, is a best-seller whose name is recognized by almost everyone in Japan. Saying "Yeah, this is fine!" the Bakabon family cause everyone around them to howl with laughter. Fishing in puddles, playing with an invisible dog, taking a bath with clothes on... Today, too, those in the Bakabon family are being tricked into doing silly things."... more>>

Tensai Bakabon (Or, "The Genius Bakabon" ) is a gag manga starring ironically the titular character's father, only known as "Bakabon's Papa". The manga generally centers around episodic stories of Papa causing trouble around town due to his own and his son's complete and utter incompetence. This usually attracts the attention of the local trigger-happy policeman "Honkan", as well as causing issues for Bakabon's mother (Also just known as "Bakabon's Mama" ) and his younger, but extremely intelligent brother, Hajime. While the series is quite old, many of the jokes and stories are timeless in execution, and hold up well today, which is largely why it's considered a classic series in Japan. <<less

Seventeen year old Aya is the perfect high school student. Good grades, popular and sports prodigy. She is looking forward to summer break as her... more>> pen pal has invited her to his family ranch, but one day on the way home from school she hears a voice calling her name from.... <<less

Rettsura Gon (or, Let's La Gon) is a gag manga series revolving around a young boy named gon, his father (whom per usual in manga... more>> by Akatsuka Fujio is only ever known as "Gon's Father" ), and pet bear beramatcha, as they lead a life of moderate poverty and partake in Gon's Father's various strange schemes. The manga is known for being somewhat darker and more surreal than other works from it's author, Akatsuka, as various violence is inflicted upon it's characters, and stranger characters appear than even what is presented in his more well known manga. <<less