Chibi Maruko-chan

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,…

TV-G • Animation, Comedy • Series • 1990 • 3 seasons

Start watching: S1 E1

Starring: TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara

Season

S1 E1 - Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
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.
Jan 7, 1990 • 25m
S1 E2 - Maruko-chan is still feeling down
Jan 14, 1990 • 25m
S1 E3 - The school tutor arrives
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.
Jan 21, 1990 • 25m
S1 E4 - Maru-chan buys an alarm clock
Jan 28, 1990 • 25m
S1 E5 - Today is the home visit
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.
Feb 4, 1990 • 25m
S1 E6 - With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro
Feb 11, 1990 • 25m
S1 E7 - Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
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.
Feb 18, 1990 • 25m
S1 E8 - Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
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.
Feb 25, 1990 • 25m
S1 E9 - Maru-chan receives an award
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.
Mar 4, 1990 • 25m
S1 E10 - Maru-chan catches a cold
Mar 11, 1990 • 25m
S1 E11 - Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
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.
Mar 18, 1990 • 25m
S1 E12 - Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
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.
Mar 25, 1990 • 25m
S1 E13 - Going Out For French Cuisine
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.
Apr 1, 1990 • 25m
S1 E14 - Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run
Apr 8, 1990 • 25m
S1 E15 - Whistle Practise
Apr 15, 1990 • 25m
S1 E16 - We Would Like To Eat The Snow
Apr 22, 1990 • 25m
S1 E17 - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
Apr 29, 1990 • 25m
S1 E18 - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
May 6, 1990 • 25m
S1 E19 - Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
May 13, 1990 • 25m
S1 E20 - Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
May 20, 1990 • 25m
S1 E21 - Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
May 27, 1990 • 25m
S1 E22 - Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
Jun 3, 1990 • 25m
S1 E23 - Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
Jun 10, 1990 • 25m
S1 E24 - Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
Jun 17, 1990 • 25m
S1 E25 - Nosebleed Longing
Jun 24, 1990 • 25m
S1 E26 - Only Two Answering Machines
Jul 1, 1990 • 25m
S1 E27 - You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1
Jul 8, 1990 • 25m
S1 E28 - You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
Jul 15, 1990 • 25m
S1 E29 - Maru-chan Becomes Blind
Jul 22, 1990 • 25m
S1 E30 - Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling
Jul 29, 1990 • 25m
S1 E31 - The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan
Aug 5, 1990 • 25m
S1 E32 - Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party
Aug 12, 1990 • 25m
S1 E33 - Mother's Treasures
Aug 19, 1990 • 25m
S1 E34 - Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet
Aug 26, 1990 • 25m
S1 E35 - Mother's Day Part 1
Sep 2, 1990 • 25m
S1 E36 - Mother's Day Part 2
Sep 9, 1990 • 25m
S1 E37 - 5 Oriental Boys
Sep 16, 1990 • 25m
S1 E38 - Depressing Visiting Day
Sep 23, 1990 • 25m
S1 E39 - Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1
Sep 30, 1990 • 25m
S1 E40 - Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2
Oct 7, 1990 • 25m
S1 E41 - Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan
Oct 14, 1990 • 25m
S1 E42 - I Love Study Period
Oct 21, 1990 • 25m
S1 E43 - Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1
Oct 29, 1990 • 25m
S1 E44 - Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2
Nov 5, 1990 • 25m
S1 E45 - Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts
Nov 11, 1990 • 25m
S1 E46 - Ah! Physical Examination
Nov 18, 1990 • 25m
S1 E47 - Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1
Nov 25, 1990 • 25m
S1 E48 - Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2
Dec 2, 1990 • 25m
S1 E49 - Opening Of The Pool Part 1
Dec 9, 1990 • 25m
S1 E50 - Opening Of The Pool Part 2
Dec 9, 1990 • 25m
S1 E51 - The Tanabata Wishes Part 1
Dec 16, 1990 • 25m
S1 E52 - The Tanabata Wishes Part 2
Dec 23, 1990 • 25m
S1 E53 - Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House
Dec 30, 1990 • 25m
S1 E54 - Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan
Jan 6, 1991 • 25m
S1 E55 - Otchan's Magic Card
Jan 13, 1991 • 25m
S1 E56 - Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)
Jan 20, 1991 • 25m
S1 E57 - Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1
Jan 27, 1991 • 25m
S1 E58 - Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2
Feb 3, 1991 • 25m
S1 E59 - Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1
Feb 11, 1991 • 25m
S1 E60 - Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2
Feb 17, 1991 • 25m
S1 E61 - Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3
Feb 24, 1991 • 25m
S1 E62 - Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4
Mar 3, 1991 • 25m
S1 E63 - Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1
Mar 10, 1991 • 25m
S1 E64 - Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2
Mar 17, 1991 • 25m
S1 E65 - Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1
Mar 24, 1991 • 25m
S1 E66 - Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2
Mar 31, 1991 • 25m
S1 E67 - Episode 67
Apr 7, 1991 • 25m
S1 E68 - Episode 68
Apr 14, 1991 • 25m
S1 E69 - Episode 69
Apr 21, 1991 • 25m
S1 E70 - Episode 70
Apr 28, 1991 • 25m
S1 E71 - Episode 71
May 5, 1991 • 25m
S1 E72 - Episode 72
May 12, 1991 • 25m
S1 E73 - Episode 73
May 19, 1991 • 25m
S1 E74 - Episode 74
May 26, 1991 • 25m
S1 E75 - Episode 75
Jun 2, 1991 • 25m
S1 E76 - Episode 76
Jun 9, 1991 • 25m
S1 E77 - Episode 77
Jun 16, 1991 • 25m
S1 E78 - Episode 78
Jun 23, 1991 • 25m
S1 E79 - Episode 79
Jun 30, 1991 • 25m
S1 E80 - Episode 80
Jul 7, 1991 • 25m
S1 E81 - Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!
Jul 14, 1991 • 25m
S1 E82 - Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!
Jul 21, 1991 • 25m
S1 E83 - Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!
Jul 28, 1991 • 25m
S1 E84 - Maruko is Envious of Twins!
Aug 4, 1991 • 25m
S1 E85 - Maruko Cleans the Shrine!
Aug 11, 1991 • 25m
S1 E86 - The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!
Aug 18, 1991 • 25m
S1 E87 - Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!
Aug 25, 1991 • 25m
S1 E88 - Grandpa's Trip Around The World!
Sep 1, 1991 • 25m
S1 E89 - Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!
Sep 8, 1991 • 25m
S1 E90 - The Household Cultural Classroom!
Sep 15, 1991 • 25m
S1 E91 - Episode 91
Sep 22, 1991 • 25m
S1 E92 - Episode 92
Sep 29, 1991 • 25m
S1 E93 - Episode 93
Oct 6, 1991 • 25m
S1 E94 - Episode 94
Oct 13, 1991 • 25m
S1 E95 - Episode 95
Oct 20, 1991 • 25m
S1 E96 - Episode 96
Oct 27, 1991 • 25m
S1 E97 - Episode 97
Nov 3, 1991 • 25m
S1 E98 - Episode 98
Nov 10, 1991 • 25m
S1 E99 - Episode 99
Nov 17, 1991 • 25m
S1 E100 - Episode 100
Nov 24, 1991 • 25m
S1 E101 - Episode 101
Dec 1, 1991 • 25m
S1 E102 - Episode 102
Dec 8, 1991 • 25m
S1 E103 - Episode 103
Dec 15, 1991 • 25m
S1 E104 - Episode 104
Dec 22, 1991 • 25m
S1 E105 - Episode 105
Dec 29, 1991 • 25m
S1 E106 - Episode 106
Jan 5, 1992 • 25m
S1 E107 - Episode 107
Jan 12, 1992 • 25m
S1 E108 - Episode 108
Jan 19, 1992 • 25m
S1 E109 - Episode 109
Jan 26, 1992 • 25m
S1 E110 - Episode 110
Feb 2, 1992 • 25m
S1 E111 - Episode 111
Feb 9, 1992 • 25m
S1 E112 - Episode 112
Feb 16, 1992 • 25m
S1 E113 - Episode 113
Feb 23, 1992 • 25m
S1 E114 - Episode 114
Mar 1, 1992 • 25m
S1 E115 - Episode 115
Mar 8, 1992 • 25m
S1 E116 - Episode 116
Mar 15, 1992 • 25m
S1 E117 - Episode 117
Mar 22, 1992 • 25m
S1 E118 - Episode 118
Mar 29, 1992 • 25m
S1 E119 - Episode 119
Apr 5, 1992 • 25m
S1 E120 - Episode 120
Apr 12, 1992 • 25m
S1 E121 - Episode 121
Apr 19, 1992 • 25m
S1 E122 - Episode 122
Apr 26, 1992 • 25m
S1 E123 - Episode 123
May 3, 1992 • 25m
S1 E124 - Episode 124
May 10, 1992 • 25m
S1 E125 - Episode 125
May 17, 1992 • 25m
S1 E126 - Episode 126
May 24, 1992 • 25m
S1 E127 - Episode 127
May 31, 1992 • 25m
S1 E128 - Episode 128
Jun 7, 1992 • 25m
S1 E129 - Episode 129
Jun 14, 1992 • 25m
S1 E130 - Episode 130
Jun 21, 1992 • 25m
S1 E131 - Episode 131
Jun 28, 1992 • 25m
S1 E132 - Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
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.
Jul 5, 1992 • 25m
S1 E133 - The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
Jul 12, 1992 • 25m
S1 E134 - Episode 134
Jul 19, 1992 • 25m
S1 E135 - Episode 135
Jul 26, 1992 • 25m
S1 E136 - Episode 136
Aug 2, 1992 • 25m
S1 E137 - Episode 137
Aug 9, 1992 • 25m
S1 E138 - Episode 138
Aug 16, 1992 • 25m
S1 E139 - Episode 139
Aug 23, 1992 • 25m
S1 E140 - Episode 140
Aug 30, 1992 • 25m
S1 E141 - Episode 141
Sep 6, 1992 • 25m
S1 E142 - Episode 142
Sep 13, 1992 • 25m

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About This Show

Chibi Maruko-chan

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.

TV-G • Animation, Comedy • TV Series • 1990

Cast

TARAKOMomoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)
Yuko MizutaniSakiko Sakura (voice)
Yusaku YaraHiroshi Sakura (voice)
Teiyu IchiryusaiSumire Sakura (voice)

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