Chibi Maruko-chan

ちびまる子ちゃん

1990– · Ongoing · 3 seasons · 1,756 episodes · Animation, Comedy · Japan

Channel Fuji TV · Starring TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara

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.
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Episodes

142 episodes · January 1990 – September 1992
  1. Episode 1: 1. Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!January 7, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Maruko-chan is still feeling downJanuary 14, 1990 · 25 min
  3. Episode 3: 3. The school tutor arrivesJanuary 21, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Maru-chan buys an alarm clockJanuary 28, 1990 · 25 min
  5. Episode 5: 5. Today is the home visitFebruary 4, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. With respect to the biologist, KizanoroFebruary 11, 1990 · 25 min
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1February 18, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2February 25, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Maru-chan receives an awardMarch 4, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Maru-chan catches a coldMarch 11, 1990 · 25 min
  5. Episode 11: 11. Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1March 18, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  6. Episode 12: 12. Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2March 25, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  7. Episode 13: 13. Going Out For French CuisineApril 1, 1990 · 25 min
    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.
  8. Episode 14: 14. Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon RunApril 8, 1990 · 25 min
  9. Episode 15: 15. Whistle PractiseApril 15, 1990 · 25 min
  10. Episode 16: 16. We Would Like To Eat The SnowApril 22, 1990 · 25 min
  11. Episode 17: 17. Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1April 29, 1990 · 25 min
  12. Episode 18: 18. Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2May 6, 1990 · 25 min
  13. Episode 19: 19. Citizens Have No Intention To DrillMay 13, 1990 · 25 min
  14. Episode 20: 20. Get The Report Card Maruko-chanMay 20, 1990 · 25 min
  15. Episode 21: 21. Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.May 27, 1990 · 25 min
  16. Episode 22: 22. Maru-chan Is Ready For An ExcursionJune 3, 1990 · 25 min
  17. Episode 23: 23. Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1June 10, 1990 · 25 min
  18. Episode 24: 24. Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2June 17, 1990 · 25 min
  19. Episode 25: 25. Nosebleed LongingJune 24, 1990 · 25 min
  20. Episode 26: 26. Only Two Answering MachinesJuly 1, 1990 · 25 min
  21. Episode 27: 27. You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1July 8, 1990 · 25 min
  22. Episode 28: 28. You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2July 15, 1990 · 25 min
  23. Episode 29: 29. Maru-chan Becomes BlindJuly 22, 1990 · 25 min
  24. Episode 30: 30. Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-tellingJuly 29, 1990 · 25 min
  25. Episode 31: 31. The Birds Will Want Maruko-chanAugust 5, 1990 · 25 min
  26. Episode 32: 32. Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday PartyAugust 12, 1990 · 25 min
  27. Episode 33: 33. Mother's TreasuresAugust 19, 1990 · 25 min
  28. Episode 34: 34. Maruko-chan's Midnight BanquetAugust 26, 1990 · 25 min
  29. Episode 35: 35. Mother's Day Part 1September 2, 1990 · 25 min
  30. Episode 36: 36. Mother's Day Part 2September 9, 1990 · 25 min
  31. Episode 37: 37. 5 Oriental BoysSeptember 16, 1990 · 25 min
  32. Episode 38: 38. Depressing Visiting DaySeptember 23, 1990 · 25 min
  33. Episode 39: 39. Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1September 30, 1990 · 25 min
  34. Episode 40: 40. Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2October 7, 1990 · 25 min
  35. Episode 41: 41. Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chanOctober 14, 1990 · 25 min
  36. Episode 42: 42. I Love Study PeriodOctober 21, 1990 · 25 min
  37. Episode 43: 43. Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1October 29, 1990 · 25 min
  38. Episode 44: 44. Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2November 5, 1990 · 25 min
  39. Episode 45: 45. Maru-chan, My Tooth HurtsNovember 11, 1990 · 25 min
  40. Episode 46: 46. Ah! Physical ExaminationNovember 18, 1990 · 25 min
  41. Episode 47: 47. Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1November 25, 1990 · 25 min
  42. Episode 48: 48. Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2December 2, 1990 · 25 min
  43. Episode 49: 49. Opening Of The Pool Part 1December 9, 1990 · 25 min
  44. Episode 50: 50. Opening Of The Pool Part 2December 9, 1990 · 25 min
  45. Episode 51: 51. The Tanabata Wishes Part 1December 16, 1990 · 25 min
  46. Episode 52: 52. The Tanabata Wishes Part 2December 23, 1990 · 25 min
  47. Episode 53: 53. Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath HouseDecember 30, 1990 · 25 min
  48. Episode 54: 54. Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chanJanuary 6, 1991 · 25 min
  49. Episode 55: 55. Otchan's Magic CardJanuary 13, 1991 · 25 min
  50. Episode 56: 56. Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)January 20, 1991 · 25 min
  51. Episode 57: 57. Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1January 27, 1991 · 25 min
  52. Episode 58: 58. Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2February 3, 1991 · 25 min
  53. Episode 59: 59. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1February 11, 1991 · 25 min
  54. Episode 60: 60. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2February 17, 1991 · 25 min
  55. Episode 61: 61. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3February 24, 1991 · 25 min
  56. Episode 62: 62. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4March 3, 1991 · 25 min
  57. Episode 63: 63. Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1March 10, 1991 · 25 min
  58. Episode 64: 64. Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2March 17, 1991 · 25 min
  59. Episode 65: 65. Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1March 24, 1991 · 25 min
  60. Episode 66: 66. Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2March 31, 1991 · 25 min
  61. Episode 67: Episode 67April 7, 1991 · 25 min
  62. Episode 68: Episode 68April 14, 1991 · 25 min
  63. Episode 69: Episode 69April 21, 1991 · 25 min
  64. Episode 70: Episode 70April 28, 1991 · 25 min
  65. Episode 71: Episode 71May 5, 1991 · 25 min
  66. Episode 72: Episode 72May 12, 1991 · 25 min
  67. Episode 73: Episode 73May 19, 1991 · 25 min
  68. Episode 74: Episode 74May 26, 1991 · 25 min
  69. Episode 75: Episode 75June 2, 1991 · 25 min
  70. Episode 76: Episode 76June 9, 1991 · 25 min
  71. Episode 77: Episode 77June 16, 1991 · 25 min
  72. Episode 78: Episode 78June 23, 1991 · 25 min
  73. Episode 79: Episode 79June 30, 1991 · 25 min
  74. Episode 80: Episode 80July 7, 1991 · 25 min
  75. Episode 81: 81. Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!July 14, 1991 · 25 min
  76. Episode 82: 82. Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!July 21, 1991 · 25 min
  77. Episode 83: 83. Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!July 28, 1991 · 25 min
  78. Episode 84: 84. Maruko is Envious of Twins!August 4, 1991 · 25 min
  79. Episode 85: 85. Maruko Cleans the Shrine!August 11, 1991 · 25 min
  80. Episode 86: 86. The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!August 18, 1991 · 25 min
  81. Episode 87: 87. Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!August 25, 1991 · 25 min
  82. Episode 88: 88. Grandpa's Trip Around The World!September 1, 1991 · 25 min
  83. Episode 89: 89. Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!September 8, 1991 · 25 min
  84. Episode 90: 90. The Household Cultural Classroom!September 15, 1991 · 25 min
  85. Episode 91: Episode 91September 22, 1991 · 25 min
  86. Episode 92: Episode 92September 29, 1991 · 25 min
  87. Episode 93: Episode 93October 6, 1991 · 25 min
  88. Episode 94: Episode 94October 13, 1991 · 25 min
  89. Episode 95: Episode 95October 20, 1991 · 25 min
  90. Episode 96: Episode 96October 27, 1991 · 25 min
  91. Episode 97: Episode 97November 3, 1991 · 25 min
  92. Episode 98: Episode 98November 10, 1991 · 25 min
  93. Episode 99: Episode 99November 17, 1991 · 25 min
  94. Episode 100: Episode 100November 24, 1991 · 25 min
  95. Episode 101: Episode 101December 1, 1991 · 25 min
  96. Episode 102: Episode 102December 8, 1991 · 25 min
  97. Episode 103: Episode 103December 15, 1991 · 25 min
  98. Episode 104: Episode 104December 22, 1991 · 25 min
  99. Episode 105: Episode 105December 29, 1991 · 25 min
  100. Episode 106: Episode 106January 5, 1992 · 25 min
  101. Episode 107: Episode 107January 12, 1992 · 25 min
  102. Episode 108: Episode 108January 19, 1992 · 25 min
  103. Episode 109: Episode 109January 26, 1992 · 25 min
  104. Episode 110: Episode 110February 2, 1992 · 25 min
  105. Episode 111: Episode 111February 9, 1992 · 25 min
  106. Episode 112: Episode 112February 16, 1992 · 25 min
  107. Episode 113: Episode 113February 23, 1992 · 25 min
  108. Episode 114: Episode 114March 1, 1992 · 25 min
  109. Episode 115: Episode 115March 8, 1992 · 25 min
  110. Episode 116: Episode 116March 15, 1992 · 25 min
  111. Episode 117: Episode 117March 22, 1992 · 25 min
  112. Episode 118: Episode 118March 29, 1992 · 25 min
  113. Episode 119: Episode 119April 5, 1992 · 25 min
  114. Episode 120: Episode 120April 12, 1992 · 25 min
  115. Episode 121: Episode 121April 19, 1992 · 25 min
  116. Episode 122: Episode 122April 26, 1992 · 25 min
  117. Episode 123: Episode 123May 3, 1992 · 25 min
  118. Episode 124: Episode 124May 10, 1992 · 25 min
  119. Episode 125: Episode 125May 17, 1992 · 25 min
  120. Episode 126: Episode 126May 24, 1992 · 25 min
  121. Episode 127: Episode 127May 31, 1992 · 25 min
  122. Episode 128: Episode 128June 7, 1992 · 25 min
  123. Episode 129: Episode 129June 14, 1992 · 25 min
  124. Episode 130: Episode 130June 21, 1992 · 25 min
  125. Episode 131: Episode 131June 28, 1992 · 25 min
  126. Episode 132: 132. Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!July 5, 1992 · 25 min
    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.
  127. Episode 133: 133. The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!July 12, 1992 · 25 min
    Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
  128. Episode 134: Episode 134July 19, 1992 · 25 min
  129. Episode 135: Episode 135July 26, 1992 · 25 min
  130. Episode 136: Episode 136August 2, 1992 · 25 min
  131. Episode 137: Episode 137August 9, 1992 · 25 min
  132. Episode 138: Episode 138August 16, 1992 · 25 min
  133. Episode 139: Episode 139August 23, 1992 · 25 min
  134. Episode 140: Episode 140August 30, 1992 · 25 min
  135. Episode 141: Episode 141September 6, 1992 · 25 min
  136. Episode 142: Episode 142September 13, 1992 · 25 min

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Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
25 minutes
FIRST AIRED
January 7, 1990
LAST AIRED
November 1, 2026
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd., Nippon Animation, Sakura Production

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