TV series
Chibi Maruko-chan
1990–, Japanese, on Fuji TV & Tokai Television Broadcasting.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 1694
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S2 E1553 “Episode 1553”, 25 October 2026.
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Latest episode
S2 E1552: Episode 1552
Aired 18 October 2026
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- TARAKOMomoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice) · 1695 ep
- Yuko MizutaniSakiko Sakura (voice) · 1695 ep
- Yusaku YaraHiroshi Sakura (voice) · 1695 ep
- Teiyu IchiryusaiSumire Sakura (voice) · 1695 ep
- Yuko SasakiKotake Sakura (voice) · 1695 ep
- Naoko WatanabeTamae Honami (voice) · 1695 ep
- Masami KikuchiKazuhiko Hanawa (voice) · 1695 ep
- Nobuo TobitaSueo Maruo / Ichiro (voice) · 1695 ep
- Keiko YamamotoShota Yamada (voice) · 1695 ep
- Megumi UrawaHiromi Maeda (voice) · 1695 ep
- Ai OrikasaMaruo's Mother (voice) · 1695 ep
- Miki NarahashiHanako Migiwa (voice) · 1695 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 January 1990
- 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
- Original title
- ちびまる子ちゃん
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Chibi Maruko-chan: quick answers
Is Chibi Maruko-chan worth watching?
Chibi Maruko-chan doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Chibi Maruko-chan are there?
Chibi Maruko-chan has 3 seasons and 1694 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Chibi Maruko-chan finished?
No. The next episode, S2 E1553 “Episode 1553”, airs 25 October 2026.
Is Chibi Maruko-chan suitable for kids?
Chibi Maruko-chan is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Chibi Maruko-chan?
If you liked Chibi Maruko-chan, try Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!, Crayon Shin-chan, School Rumble.