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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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Checked Jul 23, 2026
Chibi Maruko-chan premiered January 7, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
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.
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Episode 3
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.
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Episode 5
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.
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Episode 7
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 8
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 9
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 11
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 12
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 13
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 17
Episode 18
Episode 27
Episode 28
Episode 132
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode 133
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chanEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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TARAKOMomoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)
Yuko MizutaniSakiko Sakura (voice)
Yusaku YaraHiroshi Sakura (voice)
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Takeshi AonoTomozo Sakura (voice)
Yuko SasakiKotake Sakura (voice)
Naoko WatanabeTamae Honami (voice)
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