Mainichi Kaasan | |
Genre | Comedy, slice of life |
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Manga | |
Written by | Rieko Saibara |
Published by | Mainichi Shimbun |
Original run | October 2002 – present |
Volumes | 15 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Mitsuru Hongo |
Studio |
Studio Gallop (eps. 1-96) TYO Animations (eps. 97-142) Dong Woo Animation (all episodes) |
Original network | TV Tokyo |
Original run | April 1, 2009 – March 25, 2012 |
Episodes | 142 |
Live-action film | |
Released | February 5, 2011 |
Mainichi Kaasan (毎日かあさん?), literally translated as "Everyday Mother" and officially given the name "Kaasan: Mom's Life" by Crunchyroll, is the title of a short gag manga by Rieko Saibara which has been serialized in the Mainichi Shimbun morning edition since October 2002. In 2005, the manga, along with Jōkyō Monogatari, won Saibara the Short story Award at the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes. The anime television series adaptation ran from April 1, 2009, until March 25, 2012 on TV Tokyo, airing on Wednesday 7pm to 7:30pm. The Kaasan character was voiced by Kumiko Mori. It was also adapted into a live-action film in 2011 starring Kyōko Koizumi.