Baby & I (1996)

Animation · Comedy · Drama

Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother, Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of a Japanese salaryman. Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?

IMDb rating: 7.8 (704 votes)
Episode average: 8.5 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (1996)

8.47 avg 9 episodes 8.8 → 8.0 25 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Nakumuchi wa kiraida!!	8.8	10
2	Mama nante iranai!!	8.6	5
3	Gon-chan no otouto?	8.8	5
4	Minoru no itazura kaki	9.0	5
5	Minoru wa dareka suki!?	8.2	5
6	Minna de umi e itta hi	8.2	5
7	Kaidan: Fushigi na onna no ko	8.2	5
8	Hanabi no yoru	8.4	5
9	Sentaku Sentai: Shabon 5!!	8.0	5