Overview
Series synopsis
Chibi Maruko-chan, also known as ちびまる子ちゃん is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 7, 1990. It stars TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara and Teiyu Ichiryusai.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- TARAKO as Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)
- Yuko Mizutani as Sakiko Sakura (voice)
- Yusaku Yara as Hiroshi Sakura (voice)
- Teiyu Ichiryusai as Sumire Sakura (voice)
- Kei Tomiyama as Tomozo Sakura (voice)
- Takeshi Aono as Tomozo Sakura (voice)
- Yuko Sasaki as Kotake Sakura (voice)
- Naoko Watanabe as Tamae Honami (voice)
Supporting cast
- Masami Kikuchi as Kazuhiko Hanawa (voice)
- Nobuo Tobita as Sueo Maruo / Ichiro (voice)
- Masako Miura as Yumiko Ito (voice)
- Keiko Yamamoto as Shota Yamada (voice)
- Megumi Urawa as Hiromi Maeda (voice)
- Junko Iwao as Kenta Hasegawa (voice)
- Ai Orikasa as Maruo's Mother (voice)
- Miki Narahashi as Hanako Migiwa (voice)
- Chafurin as Kimio Nagasawa (voice)
- Hirohiko Kakegawa as Hideyuki Togawa (voice)
- Keaton Yamada as Narration (voice)
Guest cast
- Hako Yamasaki as Hako Yamazaki (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 1711 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 32 | July 21, 1991 | March 29, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 142 | January 7, 1990 | September 13, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 1537 | January 8, 1995 | July 5, 2026 |
| Season 1990 | 0 | January 7, 1990 | December 30, 1990 |
| Season 1991 | 0 | January 6, 1991 | December 29, 1991 |
| Season 1992 | 0 | January 5, 1992 | September 27, 1992 |
| Season 1995 | 0 | January 8, 1995 | December 31, 1995 |
| Season 1996 | 0 | January 7, 1996 | December 29, 1996 |
| Season 1997 | 0 | January 5, 1997 | December 28, 1997 |
| Season 1998 | 0 | January 4, 1998 | December 27, 1998 |
| Season 1999 | 0 | January 3, 1999 | December 19, 1999 |
| Season 2000 | 0 | January 9, 2000 | December 31, 2000 |
| Season 2001 | 0 | January 7, 2001 | December 30, 2001 |
| Season 2002 | 0 | January 6, 2002 | December 29, 2002 |
| Season 2003 | 0 | January 12, 2003 | December 28, 2003 |
| Season 2004 | 0 | January 4, 2004 | December 26, 2004 |
| Season 2005 | 0 | January 16, 2005 | December 25, 2005 |
| Season 2006 | 0 | January 8, 2006 | December 31, 2006 |
| Season 2007 | 0 | January 7, 2007 | December 23, 2007 |
| Season 2008 | 0 | January 6, 2008 | December 28, 2008 |
Season 0 preview
32 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 21, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 19, 1998 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 18, 1999 |
Season 1 preview
142 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood! 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. |
January 7, 1990 |
| 2 | Maruko-chan is still feeling down | January 14, 1990 |
| 3 |
The school tutor arrives 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. |
January 21, 1990 |
Season 2 preview
1537 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 15, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 22, 1995 |
Season 1990 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maru-chan's Sibling Rivalry / Maru-chan's in the New Year Mood | January 7, 1990 |
| 2 | Here Comes the Tutor! / Maru-Chan Buys an Alarm Clock | January 14, 1990 |
| 3 | Today is Sensei's Home Visit! / Let's Meet the Pretentious Kid! | January 21, 1990 |
Season 1991 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 6, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 13, 1991 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 20, 1991 |
Season 1992 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 5, 1992 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 12, 1992 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 19, 1992 |
Season 1995 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 15, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 22, 1995 |
Season 1996 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 7, 1996 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 14, 1996 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 21, 1996 |
Season 1997 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 102 | January 5, 1997 |
| 2 | Episode 103 | January 12, 1997 |
| 3 | Episode 104 | January 19, 1997 |
Season 1998 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 154 | January 4, 1998 |
| 2 | Episode 155 | January 11, 1998 |
| 3 | Episode 156 | January 18, 1998 |
Season 1999 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 205 | January 3, 1999 |
| 2 | Episode 206 | January 10, 1999 |
| 3 | Episode 207 | January 17, 1999 |
Season 2000 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 254 | January 9, 2000 |
| 2 | Episode 255 | January 23, 2000 |
| 3 | Episode 256 | January 30, 2000 |
Season 2001 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 304 | January 7, 2001 |
| 2 | Episode 305 | January 14, 2001 |
| 3 | Episode 306 | January 21, 2001 |
Season 2002 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 354 | January 6, 2002 |
| 2 | Episode 355 | January 20, 2002 |
| 3 | Episode 356 | January 20, 2002 |
Season 2003 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 404 | January 12, 2003 |
| 2 | Episode 405 | January 12, 2003 |
| 3 | Episode 406 | January 19, 2003 |
Season 2004 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 455 | January 4, 2004 |
| 2 | Episode 456 | January 11, 2004 |
| 3 | Episode 457 | January 18, 2004 |
Season 2005 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 502 | January 16, 2005 |
| 2 | Episode 503 | January 23, 2005 |
| 3 | Episode 504 | January 30, 2005 |
Season 2006 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 551 | January 8, 2006 |
| 2 | Episode 552 | January 15, 2006 |
| 3 | Episode 553 | January 22, 2006 |
Season 2007 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 598 | January 7, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 599 | January 14, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 600 | January 21, 2007 |
Season 2008 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 648 | January 6, 2008 |
| 2 | Episode 649 | January 13, 2008 |
| 3 | Episode 650 | January 20, 2008 |
Production
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 1990 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Sunday at 18:00:00 |