is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It was originally serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Morning from 1986 to 1990, with its chapters collected in 19 volumes. It was adapted into a live-action television drama in 1989, and an anime television series in 1992. A film based on the anime was released in December 1993.

Three sequel manga series were made after the original manga's conclusion, each depicting a different stage in Tsuyoshi's life. The first, titled Tsuyoshi Motto Shikkari Shinasai, ran in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Afternoon from December 1992 to September 1994. The second, titled Tsuyoshi Shikkari2 Shinasai, ran in Morning from April 2001 to December 2002. The third, titled Tsuyoshi-kun Shikkari Shinasai, ran in Kodansha's web service Michao! in October 2007.

Synopsis High school teenager and academic underachiever Tsuyoshi Igawa lives with his two attractive and brilliant older sisters, Keiko and Noriko, his mother Yoshiko, and his father Hideo. When Hideo, who used to do all the housework, leaves for work in Hakata-ku, it is left up to Tsuyoshi to take over. Unfortunately for him, his sisters and mother are incapable of helping out with chores and are often unusually aggressive with him. Nevertheless, Tsuyoshi manages to have a fun and unique life with them and his friends.

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The main protagonist. A high school student who attends Ishigami High School, he excels at everything except academics and studying, being second last in his class. He is especially good at sports and housework, though he reluctantly complies with whatever Keiko, Noriko, and Yoshiko demands of him. He maintains a carefree personality regardless.

Tsuyoshi's oldest sister who works as a department store receptionist. She was top 10 in her class in Ishigami High School before graduating, and was even made vice president of the student council. She has a strong-willed personality, and has a tendency to drink alcohol often.

Tsuyoshi's second oldest sister who works part-time. She was top 20 in her class in Ishigami High School before graduating. Compared to Keiko and Yoshiko, she is less harsh on Tsuyoshi. She resembles Yoshiko at a younger age.

Tsuyoshi's mother. She has an overweight figure in her middle age, although she was originally beautiful in her youth. She is bad at housework, and often bosses Tsuyoshi around.

Tsuyoshi's childhood friend who attends Ishigami High School. He is bad at academics, being constantly last in his class. He has perverted tendencies, and despite his efforts, cannot get a girlfriend.

Tsuyoshi's girlfriend who works at her family-owned bento shop. She attends a different high school from Tsuyoshi, and has a first-degree black belt in aikido.

Tsuyoshi's father who works away from home in Hakata-ku. He is skilled in housework.

The Igawa family's pet dog.

Media Manga Written and illustrated by , Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Morning from 1986 to 1990. The first chapter was published in a special issue of Morning, Morning Magnum Zōkan, cover dated February 13, 1986. Kodansha compiled its chapters in 19 volumes, released from September 16, 1986, to November 20, 1990.

A second manga series written and illustrated by Nagamatsu, titled , was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Afternoon from December 25, 1992, to September 24, 1994. It depicts the life of Tsuyoshi during his middle school years. Kodansha compiled its chapters in five volumes, released from May 22, 1993, to July 22, 1994; only the chapters leading up to the magazine's June 1994 issue were compiled.

A third manga series written and illustrated by Nagamatsu, titled , was serialized in Kodansha's Morning magazine from April 12, 2001, to December 5, 2002. It depicts the life of Tsuyoshi in his adult years, after the events of the first series. Kodansha compiled its chapters in six volumes, released from May 23, 2002, to December 20, 2002.

A fourth manga series written and illustrated by Nagamatsu, titled , was serialized in Kodansha's web service in October 2007, depicting the life of Tsuyoshi in his elementary school years. A total of ten chapters were published.

Tsuyoshi is a minor character in , a separate manga series by Nagamatsu. He also appears in the manga series as the CEO of a food company, illustrated by Nagamatsu, written by Enshu Takahashi, and serialized in Big Comic Original magazine.

Live-action series A live-action television drama series adaptation of the manga was produced by Nippon Television and aired on NNS from February 22 to July 26, 1989, for a total of 16 episodes. The role of Tsuyoshi was originally given to , but following his death after a traffic accident, the role was instead given to Katsuyuki Mori.

Anime TV series An anime series adaptation of the manga was produced by Studio Comet and broadcast on Fuji Television. It was directed by Shin Misawa with planning by Kenji Shimizu, produced by Kōji Kaneda and Hiromichi Mogaki, and music composed by Kuniaki Haishima. It replaced Chibi Maruko-chans timeslot which had went on hiatus at the time. 112 episodes were aired in total, from October 4, 1992, to December 25, 1994. The anime was a hit in Japan and maintained viewership ratings in the high teens during its run; according to the Nikkan Sports newspaper near the end of its run, its viewership rating had reached a peak of 23.7% in one week in December 1994, higher than Dragon Ball Z which had 20.5%. The anime was later re-broadcast on Animax starting on October 31, 2017. The anime was never released on home video.

Three opening themes were made for the show: by Bakufu Slump, "Re-Play" by L'eclipse, and "Love You Only" by Tokio. Six ending themes were made for the show: by Bakufu Slump, by Wink, "Good Day I-N-G" by , by Maki Kanzaki, by , and by . The original soundtrack album was released by Sony on July 21, 1994.

Film A film based on the anime, titled , premiered in Japan on December 5, 1993. It was distributed by Toei Company as a triple bill feature with Sailor Moon R: The Movie and Make Up! Sailor Guardians. The film is about Tsuyoshi and Tsukasa accidentally boarding a time machine and being sent 12 years into the past, where they run into Tsuyoshi and Keiko's past selves.

Video game A puzzle video game, titled Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai: Taisen Puzzle-dama, was published by Konami exclusively in Japan for the Super Famicom on November 18, 1994. It is part of the Taisen Puzzle-dama series.

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