Chibi Maruko-chan poster
TV Series Finished Winter 1990

Chibi Maruko-chan

ちびまる子ちゃん

Comedy Slice of Life
★ 7.2AniList score
142Episodes
25 minPer episode
MangaSource

Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and… Read more

Storyline

Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life. (Source: Anime News Network)

Characters & Japanese Voice Cast

Narrator Narrator Main VA: Keaton Yamada
Momoko Sakura Momoko Sakura Main VA: TARAKO
Tamae Honami Tamae Honami Main VA: Naoko Watanabe
Sakiko Sakura Sakiko Sakura Supporting VA: Yuuko Mizutani
Kazuhiko Hanawa Kazuhiko Hanawa Supporting VA: Masami Kikuchi
Tomozou Sakura Tomozou Sakura Supporting VA: Kei Tomiyama
Hiroshi Sakura Hiroshi Sakura Supporting VA: Yuusaku Yara
Hanako Migiwa Hanako Migiwa Supporting VA: Miki Narahashi
Sumire Sakura Sumire Sakura Supporting VA: Teiyuu Ichiryuusai
Sueo Maruo Sueo Maruo Supporting VA: Nobuo Tobita
Togawa-sensei Togawa-sensei Supporting VA: Hirohiko Kakegawa
Kotake Sakura Kotake Sakura Supporting VA: Yuko Sasaki

Seasons & Related Anime

Main storyChibi Maruko-chan Pilot Film Special SequelChibi Maruko-chan TV Series · 1995 SequelChibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta Movie · 1992 Side storyChibi Maruko-chan Movie (1990) Movie · 1990 Side storyChibi Maruko-chan Special Special · 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Chibi Maruko-chan have?

Chibi Maruko-chan has 142 episodes.

Which studio made Chibi Maruko-chan?

Chibi Maruko-chan is produced by Nippon Animation.

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