Momoko Sakura
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 142
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 59 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 7, 1990 – September 27, 1992
- Season
- Winter 1990
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Tsutomu Shibayama, Yumiko Suda
- Original creator
- Momoko Sakura
- Music
- Nobuyuki Nakamura
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
59h 10m
⚡ 29 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Family Life84%Primarily Child Cast80%Shoujo79%Chibi79%Female Protagonist79%Episodic79%Slapstick70%Historical60%Autobiographical60%
overview details
Synopsis
Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Chibi Maruko-chan?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with family life, primarily child cast, shoujo.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 53% of 1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #3 highest-rated anime of 1990.
11.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 59 h 10 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 9 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
142 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Momoko Sakura
- Director
- Tsutomu Shibayama
- Director
- Yumiko Suda
- Music
- Nobuyuki Nakamura
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Chibi Maruko-chan is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Chibi Maruko-chan (1995), Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta (1992)
- Optional extras: Chibi Maruko-chan Movie (1990), Chibi Maruko-chan Special
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Yume Ippai”
Endings (2)
- ED1“Odoru Pompokorin” · eps 1-65
- ED2“Hashire Shoujikimono” · eps 66-142
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Chibi Maruko-chan FAQ
How many episodes does Chibi Maruko-chan have?
Chibi Maruko-chan has 142 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 59 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Chibi Maruko-chan?
About 59 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 71 days; at one hour a day, about 60 days.
Is Chibi Maruko-chan finished?
Yes. Chibi Maruko-chan has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 1992.
Is there a season 2 of Chibi Maruko-chan?
Yes — the story continues in Chibi Maruko-chan (1995) and Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta (1992).
Where do I start Chibi Maruko-chan?
Start here: Chibi Maruko-chan is the first entry, followed by Chibi Maruko-chan.
Is Chibi Maruko-chan based on a manga?
Yes. Chibi Maruko-chan adapts the manga by Momoko Sakura.
Who animated Chibi Maruko-chan?
Chibi Maruko-chan was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Tsutomu Shibayama and Yumiko Suda.
Who sings the opening of Chibi Maruko-chan?
The opening, "Yume Ippai", is performed by an uncredited artist.