Shinji Sakai
Director
Chibi Maruko-chan (1990)
Specials
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.
Released Jan. 7, 1990
Episode 24 min
2+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Shoujo, Comedy, Family
Keywords: imdb.elementary-school, imdb.surrealism, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.based-on-comic, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.slice-of-life + 8 more, imdb.anime-animation, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.chibi-maruko-chan, tmdb.elementary-school, tmdb.nostalgic, imdb.chibi, mdblist.anime-dub, tmdb.anime
Production Companies: Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd., Nippon Animation, Sakura Production
Network: Fuji TV
S0E3 - Episode 3
July 19, 1998, midnight
S0E23 - Episode 23
March 19, 2017, midnight
S0E24 - Episode 24
Oct. 1, 2017, midnight
S0E25 - Episode 25
Sept. 15, 2018, midnight
S0E26 - Chibi Maruko-chan: Christmas is almost here! Neighborhood singing contest special
"The town is getting excited as the year comes to an end. I've been practicing for the singing contest I'm going to enter. There are a lot of tough rivals, but I'm going to sing that song!"
Dec. 23, 2018, midnight
S0E27 - Episode 27
Jan. 19, 2020, midnight
S0E28 - Episode 28
March 14, 2021, midnight
S0E29 - [Thank you! Thanks to everyone, we have a 1500th broadcast, a one-hour special]
"The next episode will finally mark the 1,500th episode of the anime Chibi Maruko-chan! We've been able to get this far thanks to everyone. Thank you so much. Also, Maruko's beloved Kin-chan will be making an appearance! We'll also be showing some nostalgic footage in this packed hour-long special! Look forward to it!"
May 1, 2022, midnight
S0E1 - Episode 1
July 21, 1991, midnight
S0E6 - Episode 6
Jan. 16, 2000, midnight
S0E9 - Episode 9
July 6, 2001, midnight
S0E11 - Episode 11
July 10, 2002, midnight
S0E14 - Episode 14
July 18, 2003, midnight
S0E15 - Episode 15
July 12, 2005, midnight
S0E18 - Episode 18
July 24, 2006, midnight
S0E19 - Episode 19
July 7, 2007, midnight
S0E7 - Episode 7
July 4, 2000, midnight
S0E16 - Episode 16
Dec. 7, 2005, midnight
S0E5 - Episode 5
July 18, 1999, midnight
S0E31 - Episode 31
March 24, 2024, midnight
S0E2 - Episode 2
July 1, 1998, midnight
S0E4 - Episode 4
July 5, 1999, midnight
S0E8 - Episode 8
July 8, 2000, midnight
S0E10 - Episode 10
July 9, 2001, midnight
S0E12 - Episode 12
July 11, 2002, midnight
S0E13 - Episode 13
July 14, 2003, midnight
S0E17 - Episode 17
July 16, 2006, midnight
S0E20 - Episode 20
March 22, 2009, midnight
S0E21 - Episode 21
Jan. 31, 2010, midnight
S0E22 - 25th Anniversary of the Anime ~ Traveling with Others, There is Pain, There is Ease, and There is Deliciousness Special "Maruko Goes to Sanuki"
Jan. 25, 2015, midnight
S0E30 - "Maru-chan goes to a southern island"
"The original work's 35th anniversary! Your favorite "best episode" of the Momoko Sakura original work festival" Finally, the last episode is the one that won the most popular vote. In addition, we will announce the rankings and send you nostalgic footage in this packed 1-hour special!"
Jan. 30, 2022, midnight
S0E32 - Thank you! 35th Anniversary of the Anime: Laugh, Sing, and Bring Good Fortune! New Year's 1-Hour Special
"The next episode will be a one-hour special to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the anime. There will be a story about Maruko and her friends becoming members of the Drifters, and a special episode where they hold a Chibi Maruko-chan song festival and sing all kinds of songs. I wonder what songs they'll sing, hehe, it's still a secret. Look forward to it."
Jan. 5, 2025, midnight
Network: Fuji TV
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 39096 min.
Released: Jan. 7, 1990
Last Air Date: July 6, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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