Osomatsu-san Season 4 Unveils Teaser Visual and PV, Launches "Matsudemy Awards" and Special Talk Show Featuring Takahiro Sakurai
The teaser visual and PV for the upcoming Season 4 of the TV anime Osomatsu-san, set to air this July, have been officially revealed. Alongside the visual content, the fan-participation project “Matsudemy Awards” was announced, allowing fans to vote for their favorite episodes from Seasons 1 to 3. Additionally, a special commemorative program featuring Takahiro Sakurai and series composer Shū Matsubara will be streamed online.
The teaser visual for Osomatsu-san Season 4, illustrated by character designer Eiji Abiko, captures the laid-back charm of the six brothers on a bus. ©Fujio Akatsuka / Osomatsu-san Production Committee
The newly released teaser visual, illustrated by character designer Eiji Abiko, depicts the six Matsuno brothers casually relaxing inside a bus. The scene reflects their unchanged, easygoing everyday lives, suggesting the familiar chaos is about to begin again.
The teaser PV marks the first anime footage since the announcement of Season 4 in June last year. It captures the sextuplets lounging around at home during the summer heat, showcasing the signature laid-back humor and absurdity that define the Osomatsu-san series.
Teaset Trailer
"Matsudemy Awards" Lets Fans Choose the Best of Osomatsu-san
To celebrate the start of Season 4, the “Matsudemy Awards” invites fans to vote for their favorite episodes from previous seasons. The awards feature nine categories, including character-focused categories like “Osomatsu Award” and “Karamatsu Award,” as well as unique ones such as “Legendary Idiot Award,” “Cried the Most Award,” and “Best for Beginners Award.”
The fan-voted Matsudemy Awards invites viewers to choose their favorite Osomatsu-san episodes from Seasons 1 to 3. ©Fujio Akatsuka / Osomatsu-san Production Committee
Votes can be cast without any limits via the official Osomatsu-san website. Fans are encouraged to vote as many times as they like for the episodes they love or believe are must-sees. The top nominees in each category will proceed to a final round of voting on X (formerly Twitter), where the winners will be selected. The award-winning episodes will later be streamed in a special compilation on the anime’s official YouTube channel.
Talk Show Featuring Sakurai and Matsubara Airs Tonight
The commemorative talk show “Takahiro Sakurai and Shū Matsubara’s One-Take 40-Minute Talk!” will premiere tonight at 9:00 PM JST on the official Osomatsu-san YouTube channel. The program will delve into Season 4’s highlights, behind-the-scenes recording stories, and a candid exchange of questions between the two guests, who have both played central roles in the series for nearly a decade.
Source : ORICON NEWS