Chibi Maruko-chan
Season 1
TV-G
Maruko Sakura is a young elementary school student growing up with her parents, grandparents and elder sister in this animated series based on the producer's childhood in the 60's. As Maruko grows up and learns the ways of the world, she and her friends get themselves into an assortment of predicaments, but with Maruko's ingenuity (and the help of her grandfather) they usually finds her way through.
Where to Watch Season 1
142 Episodes
- Today is the home visit
E5Episode 5Today is the home visitWhile 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. - Maru-chan receives an award
E9Episode 9Maru-chan receives an awardMaruko 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. - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
E17Episode 17Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1Maruko has sparrow fever and begs her parents non-stop to buy one for her. Then, Maruko's dreams of a grand birthday party are dashed when her mother exercises her executive authority over the guest list. - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
E18Episode 18Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2Maruko accidentally loses her mother's valuable opal ring. Then, entranced by classmate's tales of waking up during the night to find adults eating delicious treats, Maruko vows to catch her parents in the act one night as well. - Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
E22Episode 22Maru-chan Is Ready For An ExcursionMaruko tries keeping up correspondence with two pen pals from across the country, hoping beyond hope that they'll send some presents her way. Then, Maruko catches a lucky break when her sensei calls in sick on a day when she's forgotten to do her homework. - You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
E28Episode 28You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2Overjoyed with her new umbrella, Maruko starts bringing it to school everyday which leads to teasing from her classmates. Then, Maruko remembers a time in kindergarten when she refused to go in to the class pool. - Maru-chan Becomes Blind
E29Episode 29Maru-chan Becomes BlindMaruko becomes enamored with the public bath when the bathtub breaks in the Sakura family household. Then, in an adaptation of the very first chapter of the manga, Maruko and her sister try to scrounge up money to buy a set of magic cards from a shady character.
Cast of Season 1
