The Marshmallow Times
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Format
TV series
Episodes
52
Episode length
24 min
Total watch time
20 h 48 min
Status
Finished
Aired
April 4, 2004 – March 27, 2005
Season
Spring 2004
Source
Original story
Original creator
Lun Lun Yamamoto
Age rating
G — All Ages
Country
Japan
AniList score
63/100
Estimated watch time
20h 48m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Kids20%
TVFINISHED2004 SPRING6.3 / 10 AniList score

The Marshmallow Times

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Synopsis

The series focuses on 7 children and a sheep-like character. Together, they work together as a team and hang out together. They wear various fashion through the series. They also have different colored hair. Sandy, a girl who has a pet sheep-like character named Cloud and 6 other children, Jasmine, Lime, Basil, Clove, Nattsu and Cinnamon became friends, they become a news reporter team. Each episode has the children dressed in various clothes. (Source: Anime News Network)

Should you watch The Marshmallow Times?

The Marshmallow Times has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 62% of 121 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #69 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #23 highest-rated anime of Spring 2004 on AniList.

Of the 281 AniList users who started it, 17.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 164 have finished it.

At roughly 20 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.

Best for viewers who enjoy Slice of Life.

Where to Watch Officially

A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.

Episodes

52 episodes are listed.

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Lun Lun Yamamoto
Series composition
Rika Nakase

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The Marshmallow Times FAQ

How many episodes does The Marshmallow Times have?

The Marshmallow Times has 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 h 48 min in total.

How long does it take to watch The Marshmallow Times?

About 20 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.

Is The Marshmallow Times finished?

Yes. The Marshmallow Times has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2005.

Is there a season 2 of The Marshmallow Times?

No sequel is listed for The Marshmallow Times as of October 2026.

Is The Marshmallow Times based on a manga?

No. The Marshmallow Times is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.