---
title: "Golden Boy"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/golden-boy-1995"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 34105
imdb_id: "tt0159145"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 6
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 527
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Golden Boy (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/golden-boy-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Golden Boy is a television series that premiered in 1995. The show is centered around Kintaro Oe, a 25-year-old individual who left Tokyo University and now lives a simple life, traveling by bicycle to learn everything he can about the world. The series features a cast and crew that includes various actors, directors, and producers, but specific details about the production team are not explicitly stated in the provided sources.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A traveling student explores the world by bicycle to gain life experience after leaving university."

### Why Watch
- engaging protagonist
- unique premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited scope
- Tone & Suitability: The series features adult-oriented humor and themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, adventurous, episodic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
Golden Boy is a television series that follows the life of Kintaro Oe, a 25-year-old man who left Tokyo University without graduating. Kintaro is a free spirit who roams Japan from town to town, taking on various jobs and observing the people and events around him. He records his findings in a notebook that he carries on his belt. The series depicts Kintaro's interactions with several women whose lives he changes, often despite initial poor impressions.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 6
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mitsuo Iwata** as *Kintaro Oe (voice)*
- **Gorō Naya** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Ayuko Hayami  (voice)*
- **Hiromi Tsuru** as *Madame President (voice)*
- **Hajime Koseki** as *Yakuza B (voice)*
- **Yuka Koyama** as *Yuka Kanzaki (voice)*
- **Yuri Shiratori** as *Noriko (voice)*
- **Mika Kanai** as *Employee E (voice)*
- **Yosuke Akimoto** as *Yakuza B (voice)*
- **Tatsuya Egawa** as *Yakuza A (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Kintaro Oe, a 25-year-old man.

### Q: What is Kintaro Oe's goal?
He travels by bicycle to learn as much as he can about the world.

### Q: Where did Kintaro Oe study?
He previously attended Tokyo University.

### Q: How does Kintaro Oe travel?
He travels from place to place using a bicycle.

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
The series follows Kintaro Oe as he lives a simple life while seeking new experiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Golden Boy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/34105)
- [Golden Boy (TV Mini Series 1995-1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159145/fullcredits/)
- [Golden Boy (TV Series 1995-1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/34105-golden-boy/cast)
- [Golden Boy (1995) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/golden-boy/credits)
- [Golden Boy (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Boy_(American_TV_series))
- [Golden Boy (1995-1996) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/golden-boy/yZNMbJsV5WuIAmUt1nHPS6/credits/)

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