
Chibi Maruko-chan
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

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.

Maruko-chan is still feeling down

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.

Maru-chan buys an alarm clock

Today is the home visit
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

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
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
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
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
Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
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
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
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
Whistle Practise
We Would Like To Eat The Snow
Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
Nosebleed Longing
Only Two Answering Machines
You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1
You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
Maru-chan Becomes Blind
Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling
The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan
Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party
Mother's Treasures
Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet
Mother's Day Part 1
Mother's Day Part 2
5 Oriental Boys
Depressing Visiting Day
Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1
Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2
Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan
I Love Study Period
Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1
Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2
Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts
Ah! Physical Examination
Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1
Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2
Opening Of The Pool Part 1
Opening Of The Pool Part 2
The Tanabata Wishes Part 1
The Tanabata Wishes Part 2
Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House
Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan
Otchan's Magic Card
Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)
Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1
Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4
Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1
Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2
Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1
Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2
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Episode 68
Episode 69
Episode 70
Episode 71
Episode 72
Episode 73
Episode 74
Episode 75
Episode 76
Episode 77
Episode 78
Episode 79
Episode 80
Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!
Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!
Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!
Maruko is Envious of Twins!
Maruko Cleans the Shrine!
The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!
Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!
Grandpa's Trip Around The World!
Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!
The Household Cultural Classroom!
Episode 91
Episode 92
Episode 93
Episode 94
Episode 95
Episode 96
Episode 97
Episode 98
Episode 99
Episode 100
Episode 101
Episode 102
Episode 103
Episode 104
Episode 105
Episode 106
Episode 107
Episode 108
Episode 109
Episode 110
Episode 111
Episode 112
Episode 113
Episode 114
Episode 115
Episode 116
Episode 117
Episode 118
Episode 119
Episode 120
Episode 121
Episode 122
Episode 123
Episode 124
Episode 125
Episode 126
Episode 127
Episode 128
Episode 129
Episode 130
Episode 131
Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
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!
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
Episode 135
Episode 136
Episode 137
Episode 138
Episode 139
Episode 140
Episode 141
Episode 142
Trailers & More
About Chibi Maruko-chan
- Cast
- TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara, Teiyu Ichiryusai, Takeshi Aono, Yuko Sasaki
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Content rating
- TV-G
- Original language
- Japanese
- Production countries
- Japan
- Status
- Returning Series
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