TV series

Chibi Maruko-chan

Name: Chibi Maruko-chan
Released: 1990
Cast: TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara, Teiyu Ichiryusai, Takeshi Aono

1990–· 3 seasons· 25 min episodesTV-G★ 7.8Returning series

On Fuji TV · Tokai Television Broadcasting · Kansai TV — From Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd. · Nippon Animation

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Synopsis

Meet Maruko, a sweet schoolgirl with a hefty dose of curiosity (and occasional laziness!). She sails through life in a cozy town alongside her loving parents, grandparents, and sister. Maruko has a band of loyal friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.

Themes

friendship elementary school slice of life based on manga family classmate nostalgic shoujo anime elementary school student shizuoka, japan

Episodes

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E1 Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!Next upJan 7, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
Tensions rise between Maruko and Sakiko when a new notebook enters the picture. Then, Maruko's peaceful New Year is threatened by responsiblities looming over the horizon.
E2 Maruko-chan is still feeling downJan 14, 1990 · 25 min
E3 The school tutor arrivesJan 21, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sakiko gets a tutor that doesn't meet Maruko's exacting standards. Then, sick of being late for class, Maruko decides to buy an alarm clock.
E4 Maru-chan buys an alarm clockJan 28, 1990 · 25 min
E5 Today is the home visitFeb 4, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
While Maruko hopes this year's home visit from her sensei will go smoothly, her capacity for self-sabotage has other ideas. Then, Maruko's hopes for an easy role in class are dashed when she finds out she's paired with the pretentious go-getter Hanawa.
E6 With respect to the biologist, KizanoroFeb 11, 1990 · 25 min
E7 Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1Feb 18, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.
E8 Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2Feb 25, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.
E9 Maru-chan receives an awardMar 4, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
Maruko is thrilled to be getting a certificate for her submission to an art contest, but complications arise by the time she has to actually go on stage. Then, Maruko's hubris gets the better of her when she's allowed to stay home from school after she catches a cold.
E10 Maru-chan catches a coldMar 11, 1990 · 25 min
E11 Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1Mar 18, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
E12 Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2Mar 25, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
E13 Going Out For French CuisineApr 1, 1990 · 25 min
Synopsis
Maruko's family heads to a French restaurant to broaden their palettes, but nobody is quite ready for what they'll encounter there. Then, the dreaded school marathon has finally arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.
E14 Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon RunApr 8, 1990 · 25 min
E15 Whistle PractiseApr 15, 1990 · 25 min
E16 We Would Like To Eat The SnowApr 22, 1990 · 25 min
E17 Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1Apr 29, 1990 · 25 min
E18 Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2May 6, 1990 · 25 min
E19 Citizens Have No Intention To DrillMay 13, 1990 · 25 min
E20 Get The Report Card Maruko-chanMay 20, 1990 · 25 min
E21 Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.May 27, 1990 · 25 min
E22 Maru-chan Is Ready For An ExcursionJun 3, 1990 · 25 min
E23 Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1Jun 10, 1990 · 25 min
E24 Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2Jun 17, 1990 · 25 min
E25 Nosebleed LongingJun 24, 1990 · 25 min
E26 Only Two Answering MachinesJul 1, 1990 · 25 min
E27 You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1Jul 8, 1990 · 25 min
E28 You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2Jul 15, 1990 · 25 min
E29 Maru-chan Becomes BlindJul 22, 1990 · 25 min
E30 Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-tellingJul 29, 1990 · 25 min
E31 The Birds Will Want Maruko-chanAug 5, 1990 · 25 min
E32 Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday PartyAug 12, 1990 · 25 min
E33 Mother's TreasuresAug 19, 1990 · 25 min
E34 Maruko-chan's Midnight BanquetAug 26, 1990 · 25 min
E35 Mother's Day Part 1Sep 2, 1990 · 25 min
E36 Mother's Day Part 2Sep 9, 1990 · 25 min
E37 5 Oriental BoysSep 16, 1990 · 25 min
E38 Depressing Visiting DaySep 23, 1990 · 25 min
E39 Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1Sep 30, 1990 · 25 min
E40 Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2Oct 7, 1990 · 25 min
E41 Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chanOct 14, 1990 · 25 min
E42 I Love Study PeriodOct 21, 1990 · 25 min
E43 Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1Oct 29, 1990 · 25 min
E44 Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2Nov 5, 1990 · 25 min
E45 Maru-chan, My Tooth HurtsNov 11, 1990 · 25 min
E46 Ah! Physical ExaminationNov 18, 1990 · 25 min
E47 Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1Nov 25, 1990 · 25 min
E48 Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2Dec 2, 1990 · 25 min
E49 Opening Of The Pool Part 1Dec 9, 1990 · 25 min
E50 Opening Of The Pool Part 2Dec 9, 1990 · 25 min
E51 The Tanabata Wishes Part 1Dec 16, 1990 · 25 min
E52 The Tanabata Wishes Part 2Dec 23, 1990 · 25 min
E53 Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath HouseDec 30, 1990 · 25 min
E54 Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chanJan 6, 1991 · 25 min
E55 Otchan's Magic CardJan 13, 1991 · 25 min
E56 Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)Jan 20, 1991 · 25 min
E57 Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1Jan 27, 1991 · 25 min
E58 Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2Feb 3, 1991 · 25 min
E59 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1Feb 11, 1991 · 25 min
E60 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2Feb 17, 1991 · 25 min
E61 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3Feb 24, 1991 · 25 min
E62 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4Mar 3, 1991 · 25 min
E63 Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1Mar 10, 1991 · 25 min
E64 Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2Mar 17, 1991 · 25 min
E65 Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1Mar 24, 1991 · 25 min
E66 Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2Mar 31, 1991 · 25 min
E67 Episode 67Apr 7, 1991 · 25 min
E68 Episode 68Apr 14, 1991 · 25 min
E69 Episode 69Apr 21, 1991 · 25 min
E70 Episode 70Apr 28, 1991 · 25 min
E71 Episode 71May 5, 1991 · 25 min
E72 Episode 72May 12, 1991 · 25 min
E73 Episode 73May 19, 1991 · 25 min
E74 Episode 74May 26, 1991 · 25 min
E75 Episode 75Jun 2, 1991 · 25 min
E76 Episode 76Jun 9, 1991 · 25 min
E77 Episode 77Jun 16, 1991 · 25 min
E78 Episode 78Jun 23, 1991 · 25 min
E79 Episode 79Jun 30, 1991 · 25 min
E80 Episode 80Jul 7, 1991 · 25 min
E81 Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!Jul 14, 1991 · 25 min
E82 Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!Jul 21, 1991 · 25 min
E83 Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!Jul 28, 1991 · 25 min
E84 Maruko is Envious of Twins!Aug 4, 1991 · 25 min
E85 Maruko Cleans the Shrine!Aug 11, 1991 · 25 min
E86 The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!Aug 18, 1991 · 25 min
E87 Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!Aug 25, 1991 · 25 min
E88 Grandpa's Trip Around The World!Sep 1, 1991 · 25 min
E89 Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!Sep 8, 1991 · 25 min
E90 The Household Cultural Classroom!Sep 15, 1991 · 25 min
E91 Episode 91Sep 22, 1991 · 25 min
E92 Episode 92Sep 29, 1991 · 25 min
E93 Episode 93Oct 6, 1991 · 25 min
E94 Episode 94Oct 13, 1991 · 25 min
E95 Episode 95Oct 20, 1991 · 25 min
E96 Episode 96Oct 27, 1991 · 25 min
E97 Episode 97Nov 3, 1991 · 25 min
E98 Episode 98Nov 10, 1991 · 25 min
E99 Episode 99Nov 17, 1991 · 25 min
E100 Episode 100Nov 24, 1991 · 25 min
E101 Episode 101Dec 1, 1991 · 25 min
E102 Episode 102Dec 8, 1991 · 25 min
E103 Episode 103Dec 15, 1991 · 25 min
E104 Episode 104Dec 22, 1991 · 25 min
E105 Episode 105Dec 29, 1991 · 25 min
E106 Episode 106Jan 5, 1992 · 25 min
E107 Episode 107Jan 12, 1992 · 25 min
E108 Episode 108Jan 19, 1992 · 25 min
E109 Episode 109Jan 26, 1992 · 25 min
E110 Episode 110Feb 2, 1992 · 25 min
E111 Episode 111Feb 9, 1992 · 25 min
E112 Episode 112Feb 16, 1992 · 25 min
E113 Episode 113Feb 23, 1992 · 25 min
E114 Episode 114Mar 1, 1992 · 25 min
E115 Episode 115Mar 8, 1992 · 25 min
E116 Episode 116Mar 15, 1992 · 25 min
E117 Episode 117Mar 22, 1992 · 25 min
E118 Episode 118Mar 29, 1992 · 25 min
E119 Episode 119Apr 5, 1992 · 25 min
E120 Episode 120Apr 12, 1992 · 25 min
E121 Episode 121Apr 19, 1992 · 25 min
E122 Episode 122Apr 26, 1992 · 25 min
E123 Episode 123May 3, 1992 · 25 min
E124 Episode 124May 10, 1992 · 25 min
E125 Episode 125May 17, 1992 · 25 min
E126 Episode 126May 24, 1992 · 25 min
E127 Episode 127May 31, 1992 · 25 min
E128 Episode 128Jun 7, 1992 · 25 min
E129 Episode 129Jun 14, 1992 · 25 min
E130 Episode 130Jun 21, 1992 · 25 min
E131 Episode 131Jun 28, 1992 · 25 min
E132 Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!Jul 5, 1992 · 25 min
Synopsis
It's the last day before summer vacation, but a never-ending list of chores before school can be let out takes the wind out of Maruko's sails.
E133 The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!Jul 12, 1992 · 25 min
Synopsis
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
E134 Episode 134Jul 19, 1992 · 25 min
E135 Episode 135Jul 26, 1992 · 25 min
E136 Episode 136Aug 2, 1992 · 25 min
E137 Episode 137Aug 9, 1992 · 25 min
E138 Episode 138Aug 16, 1992 · 25 min
E139 Episode 139Aug 23, 1992 · 25 min
E140 Episode 140Aug 30, 1992 · 25 min
E141 Episode 141Sep 6, 1992 · 25 min
E142 Episode 142Sep 13, 1992 · 25 min