Chibi Maruko-chanMeet 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.
WriterMomoko Sakura
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Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
Jan 7, 1990
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.
Maruko-chan is still feeling down
Jan 14, 1990
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The school tutor arrives
Jan 21, 1990
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.
Maru-chan buys an alarm clock
Jan 28, 1990
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Today is the home visit
Feb 4, 1990
While 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 class are dashed when she finds out she's paired with the pretentious go-getter Hanawa.
With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro
Feb 11, 1990
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Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
Feb 18, 1990
When 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.
Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
Feb 25, 1990
When 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.
Maru-chan receives an award
Mar 4, 1990
Maruko 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 hubris gets the better of her when she's allowed to stay home from school after she catches a cold.
Maru-chan catches a cold
Mar 11, 1990
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Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
Mar 18, 1990
Maruko 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.
Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
Mar 25, 1990
Maruko 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.
Going Out For French Cuisine
Apr 1, 1990
Maruko'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 finally arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.
Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run
Apr 8, 1990
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Whistle Practise
Apr 15, 1990
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We Would Like To Eat The Snow
Apr 22, 1990
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Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
Apr 29, 1990
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Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
May 6, 1990
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Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
May 13, 1990
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Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
May 20, 1990
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Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
May 27, 1990
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Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
Jun 3, 1990
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Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
Jun 10, 1990
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Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
Jun 17, 1990
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Nosebleed Longing
Jun 24, 1990
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Only Two Answering Machines
Jul 1, 1990
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You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1
Jul 8, 1990
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You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
Jul 15, 1990
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Maru-chan Becomes Blind
Jul 22, 1990
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Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling
Jul 29, 1990
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The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan
Aug 5, 1990
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Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party
Aug 12, 1990
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Mother's Treasures
Aug 19, 1990
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Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet
Aug 26, 1990
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Mother's Day Part 1
Sep 2, 1990
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Mother's Day Part 2
Sep 9, 1990
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5 Oriental Boys
Sep 16, 1990
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Depressing Visiting Day
Sep 23, 1990
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Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1
Sep 30, 1990
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Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2
Oct 7, 1990
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Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan
Oct 14, 1990
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I Love Study Period
Oct 21, 1990
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Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1
Oct 29, 1990
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Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2
Nov 5, 1990
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Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts
Nov 11, 1990
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Ah! Physical Examination
Nov 18, 1990
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Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1
Nov 25, 1990
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Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2
Dec 2, 1990
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Opening Of The Pool Part 1
Dec 9, 1990
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Opening Of The Pool Part 2
Dec 9, 1990
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The Tanabata Wishes Part 1
Dec 16, 1990
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The Tanabata Wishes Part 2
Dec 23, 1990
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Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House
Dec 30, 1990
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Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan
Jan 6, 1991
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Otchan's Magic Card
Jan 13, 1991
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Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)
Jan 20, 1991
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Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1
Jan 27, 1991
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Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2
Feb 3, 1991
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Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1
Feb 11, 1991
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Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2
Feb 17, 1991
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Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3
Feb 24, 1991
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Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4
Mar 3, 1991
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Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1
Mar 10, 1991
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Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2
Mar 17, 1991
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Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1
Mar 24, 1991
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Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2
Mar 31, 1991
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Episode 67
Apr 7, 1991
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Episode 68
Apr 14, 1991
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Episode 69
Apr 21, 1991
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Episode 70
Apr 28, 1991
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Episode 71
May 5, 1991
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Episode 72
May 12, 1991
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Episode 73
May 19, 1991
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Episode 74
May 26, 1991
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Episode 75
Jun 2, 1991
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Episode 76
Jun 9, 1991
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Episode 77
Jun 16, 1991
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Episode 78
Jun 23, 1991
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Episode 79
Jun 30, 1991
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Episode 80
Jul 7, 1991
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Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!
Jul 14, 1991
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Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!
Jul 21, 1991
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Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!
Jul 28, 1991
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Maruko is Envious of Twins!
Aug 4, 1991
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Maruko Cleans the Shrine!
Aug 11, 1991
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The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!
Aug 18, 1991
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Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!
Aug 25, 1991
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Grandpa's Trip Around The World!
Sep 1, 1991
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Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!
Sep 8, 1991
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The Household Cultural Classroom!
Sep 15, 1991
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Episode 91
Sep 22, 1991
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Episode 92
Sep 29, 1991
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Episode 93
Oct 6, 1991
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Episode 94
Oct 13, 1991
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Episode 95
Oct 20, 1991
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Episode 96
Oct 27, 1991
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Episode 97
Nov 3, 1991
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Episode 98
Nov 10, 1991
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Episode 99
Nov 17, 1991
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Episode 100
Nov 24, 1991
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Episode 101
Dec 1, 1991
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Episode 102
Dec 8, 1991
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Episode 103
Dec 15, 1991
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Episode 104
Dec 22, 1991
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Episode 105
Dec 29, 1991
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Episode 106
Jan 5, 1992
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Episode 107
Jan 12, 1992
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Episode 108
Jan 19, 1992
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Episode 109
Jan 26, 1992
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Episode 110
Feb 2, 1992
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Episode 111
Feb 9, 1992
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Episode 112
Feb 16, 1992
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Episode 113
Feb 23, 1992
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Episode 114
Mar 1, 1992
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Episode 115
Mar 8, 1992
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Episode 116
Mar 15, 1992
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Episode 117
Mar 22, 1992
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Episode 118
Mar 29, 1992
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Episode 119
Apr 5, 1992
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Episode 120
Apr 12, 1992
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Episode 121
Apr 19, 1992
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Episode 122
Apr 26, 1992
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Episode 123
May 3, 1992
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Episode 124
May 10, 1992
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Episode 125
May 17, 1992
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Episode 126
May 24, 1992
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Episode 127
May 31, 1992
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Episode 128
Jun 7, 1992
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Episode 129
Jun 14, 1992
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Episode 130
Jun 21, 1992
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Episode 131
Jun 28, 1992
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Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
Jul 5, 1992
It'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.
The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!
Jul 12, 1992
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
Episode 134
Jul 19, 1992
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Episode 135
Jul 26, 1992
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Episode 136
Aug 2, 1992
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Episode 137
Aug 9, 1992
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Episode 138
Aug 16, 1992
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Episode 139
Aug 23, 1992
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Episode 140
Aug 30, 1992
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Episode 141
Sep 6, 1992
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Episode 142
Sep 13, 1992
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