Chibi Maruko-chan (1990)

Name: Chibi Maruko-chan
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Rating: 7.8
Cast: TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara, Teiyu Ichiryusai, Takeshi Aono

★ 7.8/10 January 7, 1990 2 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.

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Cast

TARAKO Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)

Yuko Mizutani Sakiko Sakura (voice)

Yusaku Yara Hiroshi Sakura (voice)

Teiyu Ichiryusai Sumire Sakura (voice)

Takeshi Aono Tomozo 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)

About Chibi Maruko-chan (1990)

Chibi Maruko-chan is a 1990 animation and comedy TV series from Japan starring TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani and Yusaku Yara. It first aired on January 7, 1990. The series has 2 seasons and 1691 episodes on Fuji TV. Episodes run about 25 min, in Japanese. Audiences rate it 7.8/10 from 24 votes — well received.

Chibi Maruko-chan: FAQ

When did Chibi Maruko-chan premiere?

Chibi Maruko-chan premiered on January 7, 1990.

Who is in the cast of Chibi Maruko-chan?

The main cast includes TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara, Teiyu Ichiryusai and Takeshi Aono.

How many seasons does Chibi Maruko-chan have?

Chibi Maruko-chan has 2 seasons (1691 episodes). Status: Returning Series.

Where can I watch Chibi Maruko-chan?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Chibi Maruko-chan worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 24 ratings, so fans of animation and comedy titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.8/1024 votes

IMDb8.0/10737 votes

Series Details

Seasons: 2
Episodes: 1691
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
First aired: Jan 7, 1990
Last aired: Sep 27, 2026
Status: Returning Series
Original title: ちびまる子ちゃん
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan
Production: Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd., Nippon Animation, Sakura Production

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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Keywords

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Chibi Maruko-chan (1990)

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Cast

About Chibi Maruko-chan (1990)

Chibi Maruko-chan: FAQ

Ratings

Series Details

Episode Ratings Heatmap

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Keywords

Member Reviews

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