Anime Overview
Chibi Maruko-chan
Chibi Maruko chan follows Momoko "Maruko" Sakura, a spirited elementary school girl whose everyday life is full of small dramas and gentle humor. Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood, the series observes her interactions with family parents, grandparents, and her older sister and a lively circle of classmates and friends. Episodes focus on relatable moments…
Characters
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Momoko Sakura
Main | Japanese VA: Tarako
Sakiko Sakura
Supporting | Japanese VA: Mizutani, Yuuko
Tomozou Sakura
Supporting | Japanese VA: Tomiyama, Kei
Kazuhiko Hanawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kikuchi, Masami
Tamae Honami
Main | Japanese VA: Watanabe, Naoko
Shouta Yamada
Supporting | Japanese VA: Yamamoto, Keiko
Related Anime
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Little Miss Maruko
Sequel | 1995
Chibi Maruko-chan Movie
Side Story
Chibi Maruko-chan Special
Side Story
Staff
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Shibayama, Tsutomu
Director, Episode Director, Script
Suda, Yumiko
Director
Tanahashi, Kazunori
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Sakura, Momoko
Script, Theme Song Lyrics, Original Creator
Maruo, Miho
Screenplay
Mori, Yasuji
Key Animation, Screenplay
Latest Episodes
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Episode 30: Maru-chan Goes to School During Summer Break!
Aired Jul 29, 1990
Episode 29: Maru-chan's Bathtub Is Broken!/The Old Man's Magic Cards!
Aired Jul 22, 1990
Episode 10: Maru-Chan Visits Faraway Relatives
Aired Mar 11, 1990
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Chibi Maruko-chan episode guide
122 tracked episodes
Chibi Maruko-chan characters
6 featured characters
Chibi Maruko-chan staff
6 featured staff credits
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