Recently, discussions about the longest running anime series in history have attracted many participants. Contrary to what many people think, although the One Piece manga has surpassed the 1,000 episode mark, it is still not the longest anime.
In fact, the longest running animated film in the world in general and Japan in particular is Sazae-san . In 2013, Guinness World Records recognized Sazae-san is “the world’s longest-running animated series”.
Released in 1969, anime Sazae-san adapted from the series of the same name by the late famous Japanese manga artist Machiko Hasegawa. Anime Sazae-san follows the housewife of the same name living in a multi-generational family and the trivial things that happen in Sazae’s life as a wife and mother.
“Sazae-san” may not be as famous in the West as “Pokémon” good “Doraemon” , but in Japan, it has been a phenomenon that has been on the air for 54 years. With weekly episodes divided into three stories, Sazae-san offers a look into the life of a typical Tokyo family, tackling societal challenges over the decades.
Formula for success “Sazae-san” is thanks to the humanity of the characters, allowing the audience to see themselves reflected in the film and also have fun with the adventures of the characters.
Hasegawa Machiko, illustrator in the background “Sazae-san” not only created a cultural icon but also inspired women to pursue careers in the world of manga.
Along with Sazae-san, here are the anime that dominate in terms of number of released episodes:
1. “Sazae-san”: More than 7500 episodes since 1969.
2. “Lan Mao”: More than 3000 episodes from 1999 to 2001.
3. “Nintama Rantaro”: More than 2,350 episodes and counting.
4. “Ojarumaru”: Up to now there have been more than 1,947 episodes.
5. “Oyako Club”: 1818 episodes from 1994 to 2013.
6. “Doraemon”: 1787 episodes from 1979 to 2005.
7. “Kirin Monoshiri Yakata”: 1565 episodes from 1975 to 1979.
8. “Chibi Maruko-Chan”: Still growing strong since 1990.
9. “Sorike! Anpanman”: 1,491 episodes as of 2013.
10. “Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi”: 1471 volumes from 1976 to 1994.
Other famous anime series such as “Pokémon”, “Detective Conan”, “One Piece” and “Naruto” also has an impressive episode length.
According to Animerant