TV / Winter 1990
Chibi Maruko-chan
The story
Synopsis
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
Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Chibi Maruko-chan before opening the full characters page.
Sakura, Momoko
Main | Japanese VA: Tarako
Sakura, Sakiko
Supporting | Japanese VA: Mizutani, Yuuko
Sakura, Tomozou
Supporting | Japanese VA: Aono, Takeshi
Honami, Tamae
Main | Japanese VA: Watanabe, Naoko
Hanawa, Kazuhiko
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kikuchi, Masami
Yamada, Shouta
Supporting | Japanese VA: Motoi, Emi
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Chibi Maruko-chan before opening the full watch-order flow.
Chibi Maruko-chan (1995)
Sequel | 1995
Chibi Maruko-chan Movie
Side Story
Chibi Maruko-chan Special
Side Story
Staff
Meet the people behind Chibi Maruko-chan.
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
Recent episodes from Chibi Maruko-chan.
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
Episode 9: Maru-Chan Practises The Recorder / I Want To Eat Snow
Aired Mar 4, 1990
Episode 8: The Valentine's Day of Sadness / Hanawa Enters a Singing Contest
Aired Feb 25, 1990
Episode 7: My Family Eats French Cuisine / Maru-Chan Hates Marathons
Aired Feb 18, 1990