Chibi Maruko-chan 1990

ちびまる子ちゃん

★ 7.8TMDB 0h 25min 3 seasons

Animation Comedy

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.

Episodes

Season

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S1·E1 Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!Jan 7, 1990 · TMDB 8.5Tensions 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…

S1·E2 Maruko-chan is still feeling downJan 14, 1990 · TMDB 5.0

S1·E3 The school tutor arrivesJan 21, 1990 · TMDB 6.0Sakiko 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.

S1·E4 Maru-chan buys an alarm clockJan 28, 1990 · TMDB 7.0

S1·E5 Today is the home visitFeb 4, 1990 · TMDB 7.0While 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…

S1·E6 With respect to the biologist, KizanoroFeb 11, 1990 · TMDB 6.0

S1·E7 Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1Feb 18, 1990 · TMDB 6.0When 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.8S1·E8 Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2Feb 25, 1990 · TMDB 6.0When 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.9S1·E9 Maru-chan receives an awardMar 4, 1990 · TMDB 3.0Maruko 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…10S1·E10 Maru-chan catches a coldMar 11, 1990 · TMDB 7.0 11S1·E11 Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1Mar 18, 1990 · TMDB 5.0Maruko 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.12S1·E12 Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2Mar 25, 1990Maruko 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.13S1·E13 Going Out For French CuisineApr 1, 1990Maruko'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…14S1·E14 Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon RunApr 8, 1990 15S1·E15 Whistle PractiseApr 15, 1990 16S1·E16 We Would Like To Eat The SnowApr 22, 1990 17S1·E17 Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1Apr 29, 1990 18S1·E18 Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2May 6, 1990 19S1·E19 Citizens Have No Intention To DrillMay 13, 1990 20S1·E20 Get The Report Card Maruko-chanMay 20, 1990 21S1·E21 Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.May 27, 1990 22S1·E22 Maru-chan Is Ready For An ExcursionJun 3, 1990 23S1·E23 Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1Jun 10, 1990 24S1·E24 Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2Jun 17, 1990 25S1·E25 Nosebleed LongingJun 24, 1990 26S1·E26 Only Two Answering MachinesJul 1, 1990 27S1·E27 You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1Jul 8, 1990 28S1·E28 You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2Jul 15, 1990 29S1·E29 Maru-chan Becomes BlindJul 22, 1990 30S1·E30 Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-tellingJul 29, 1990 31S1·E31 The Birds Will Want Maruko-chanAug 5, 1990 32S1·E32 Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday PartyAug 12, 1990 33S1·E33 Mother's TreasuresAug 19, 1990 34S1·E34 Maruko-chan's Midnight BanquetAug 26, 1990 35S1·E35 Mother's Day Part 1Sep 2, 1990 36S1·E36 Mother's Day Part 2Sep 9, 1990 37S1·E37 5 Oriental BoysSep 16, 1990 38S1·E38 Depressing Visiting DaySep 23, 1990 39S1·E39 Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1Sep 30, 1990 40S1·E40 Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2Oct 7, 1990 41S1·E41 Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chanOct 14, 1990 42S1·E42 I Love Study PeriodOct 21, 1990 43S1·E43 Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1Oct 29, 1990 44S1·E44 Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2Nov 5, 1990 45S1·E45 Maru-chan, My Tooth HurtsNov 11, 1990 46S1·E46 Ah! Physical ExaminationNov 18, 1990 47S1·E47 Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1Nov 25, 1990 48S1·E48 Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2Dec 2, 1990 49S1·E49 Opening Of The Pool Part 1Dec 9, 1990 50S1·E50 Opening Of The Pool Part 2Dec 9, 1990 51S1·E51 The Tanabata Wishes Part 1Dec 16, 1990 52S1·E52 The Tanabata Wishes Part 2Dec 23, 1990 53S1·E53 Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath HouseDec 30, 1990 54S1·E54 Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chanJan 6, 1991 55S1·E55 Otchan's Magic CardJan 13, 1991 56S1·E56 Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)Jan 20, 1991 57S1·E57 Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1Jan 27, 1991 58S1·E58 Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2Feb 3, 1991 59S1·E59 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1Feb 11, 1991 60S1·E60 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2Feb 17, 1991 61S1·E61 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3Feb 24, 1991 62S1·E62 Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4Mar 3, 1991 63S1·E63 Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1Mar 10, 1991 64S1·E64 Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2Mar 17, 1991 65S1·E65 Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1Mar 24, 1991 66S1·E66 Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2Mar 31, 1991 67S1·E67 Episode 67Apr 7, 1991 68S1·E68 Episode 68Apr 14, 1991 69S1·E69 Episode 69Apr 21, 1991 70S1·E70 Episode 70Apr 28, 1991 71S1·E71 Episode 71May 5, 1991 72S1·E72 Episode 72May 12, 1991 73S1·E73 Episode 73May 19, 1991 74S1·E74 Episode 74May 26, 1991 75S1·E75 Episode 75Jun 2, 1991 76S1·E76 Episode 76Jun 9, 1991 77S1·E77 Episode 77Jun 16, 1991 78S1·E78 Episode 78Jun 23, 1991 79S1·E79 Episode 79Jun 30, 1991 80S1·E80 Episode 80Jul 7, 1991 81S1·E81 Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!Jul 14, 1991 82S1·E82 Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!Jul 21, 1991 83S1·E83 Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!Jul 28, 1991 84S1·E84 Maruko is Envious of Twins!Aug 4, 1991 85S1·E85 Maruko Cleans the Shrine!Aug 11, 1991 86S1·E86 The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!Aug 18, 1991 87S1·E87 Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!Aug 25, 1991 88S1·E88 Grandpa's Trip Around The World!Sep 1, 1991 89S1·E89 Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!Sep 8, 1991 90S1·E90 The Household Cultural Classroom!Sep 15, 1991 91S1·E91 Episode 91Sep 22, 1991 92S1·E92 Episode 92Sep 29, 1991 93S1·E93 Episode 93Oct 6, 1991 94S1·E94 Episode 94Oct 13, 1991 95S1·E95 Episode 95Oct 20, 1991 96S1·E96 Episode 96Oct 27, 1991 97S1·E97 Episode 97Nov 3, 1991 98S1·E98 Episode 98Nov 10, 1991 99S1·E99 Episode 99Nov 17, 1991 100S1·E100 Episode 100Nov 24, 1991 101S1·E101 Episode 101Dec 1, 1991 102S1·E102 Episode 102Dec 8, 1991 103S1·E103 Episode 103Dec 15, 1991 104S1·E104 Episode 104Dec 22, 1991 105S1·E105 Episode 105Dec 29, 1991 106S1·E106 Episode 106Jan 5, 1992 107S1·E107 Episode 107Jan 12, 1992 108S1·E108 Episode 108Jan 19, 1992 109S1·E109 Episode 109Jan 26, 1992 110S1·E110 Episode 110Feb 2, 1992 111S1·E111 Episode 111Feb 9, 1992 112S1·E112 Episode 112Feb 16, 1992 113S1·E113 Episode 113Feb 23, 1992 114S1·E114 Episode 114Mar 1, 1992 115S1·E115 Episode 115Mar 8, 1992 116S1·E116 Episode 116Mar 15, 1992 117S1·E117 Episode 117Mar 22, 1992 118S1·E118 Episode 118Mar 29, 1992 119S1·E119 Episode 119Apr 5, 1992 120S1·E120 Episode 120Apr 12, 1992 121S1·E121 Episode 121Apr 19, 1992 122S1·E122 Episode 122Apr 26, 1992 123S1·E123 Episode 123May 3, 1992 124S1·E124 Episode 124May 10, 1992 125S1·E125 Episode 125May 17, 1992 126S1·E126 Episode 126May 24, 1992 127S1·E127 Episode 127May 31, 1992 128S1·E128 Episode 128Jun 7, 1992 129S1·E129 Episode 129Jun 14, 1992 130S1·E130 Episode 130Jun 21, 1992 131S1·E131 Episode 131Jun 28, 1992 132S1·E132 Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!Jul 5, 1992It'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.133S1·E133 The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!Jul 12, 1992Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.134S1·E134 Episode 134Jul 19, 1992 135S1·E135 Episode 135Jul 26, 1992 136S1·E136 Episode 136Aug 2, 1992 137S1·E137 Episode 137Aug 9, 1992 138S1·E138 Episode 138Aug 16, 1992 139S1·E139 Episode 139Aug 23, 1992 140S1·E140 Episode 140Aug 30, 1992 141S1·E141 Episode 141Sep 6, 1992 142S1·E142 Episode 142Sep 13, 1992

Cast

TARAKO Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)

Yuko Mizutani Sakiko Sakura (voice)

Yusaku Yara Hiroshi Sakura (voice)

Teiyu Ichiryusai Sumire Sakura (voice)

Yuko Sasaki Kotake Sakura (voice)

Naoko Watanabe Tamae Honami (voice)

Masami Kikuchi Kazuhiko Hanawa (voice)

Nobuo Tobita Sueo Maruo / Ichiro (voice)

Keiko Yamamoto Shota Yamada (voice)

Megumi Urawa Hiromi Maeda (voice)

Ai Orikasa Maruo's Mother (voice)

Miki Narahashi Hanako Migiwa (voice)

Chafurin Kimio Nagasawa (voice)

Keaton Yamada Narration (voice)

Takeshi Aono Tomozo Sakura (voice)

Kei Tomiyama Tomozo Sakura (voice)

Masako Miura Yumiko Ito (voice)

Junko Iwao Kenta Hasegawa (voice)

Crew

Composer: Nobuyuki Nakamura

Details

First air date: Jan 7, 1990
Last air date: Oct 11, 2026
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 1694
Episode runtime: 25 min
Network: Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV, Fukui TV, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sendai Television, SAGA TV, Ishikawa TV, TNC, OHK, Kochi Sun Sun Broadcasting, Television Shin Hiroshima System, TV Shizuoka, UMK TV Miyazaki, NST, NBS, Sakuranbo TV, TSK, Ehime Broadcasting, KTS, Fukushima TV, AKT, Toyama Television, TV Kumamoto, Okinawa Television Broadcasting, KTN
Status: Returning Series
Studios: Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd., Nippon Animation, Sakura Production
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese