Synopsis

Anime adaptation of the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo (It's tough being a man)" film series by Youji Yamada. Kuruma Torajirou (or Tora-san), a traveling salesman whose sole possessions include only the contents of a small suitcase, the clothes on his back and some pocket money, wanders from town to town peddling his wares. (Source: Wikipedia)

Characters & Staff

Kuruma, Torajirou
Main
Kouichi Yamadera (Japanese)
Lilly
Supporting
Yumi Touma (Japanese)
President Tako
Supporting
Eken Mine (Japanese)
Suwa, Hiroshi
Supporting
Houchuu Ootsuka (Japanese)

Information

Japanese 男はつらいよ 寅次郎忘れな草
Studios Eiken
Source Other
Licensors None found, add some
Aired 07 Aug 1998 – Ongoing

Last updated: 24 Aug 2026