Masaki Sazae is a fictional character from the popular Japanese manga and anime series Sazae-san. Created by Hiroshi Saito, the series first appeared in 1946 and has since become a beloved staple of Japanese culture. Sazae is depicted as a cheerful and optimistic housewife living in post-war Japan, navigating everyday life with her family and friends. The series showcases the daily adventures and challenges faced by Sazae and her family, including her husband Masuo and her father Nobuo. Sazae-san is notable for its slice-of-life storytelling and has been adapted into a long-running television show, making it one of the longest-running animated series in history.