Chibi Maruko-chan
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.
Where to watch Chibi Maruko-chan in United States
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Where is Chibi Maruko-chan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Aniverse Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, FOD | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About Chibi Maruko-chan
Chibi Maruko-chan is a 1990 Japanese-language animation and comedy series. The cast is led by TARAKO, Yusaku Yara, Teiyu Ichiryusai. It spans 2 seasons and 1675 episodes and is still running.
Chibi Maruko-chan was produced by Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd., Nippon Animation, and Sakura Production and made in Japan. It was first aired on January 7, 1990, and carries a TV-G certification.
- First aired
- January 7, 1990
- Last aired
- June 7, 2026
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 2 (1675 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd., Nippon Animation, Sakura Production
Chibi Maruko-chan cast & crew
The cast features TARAKO as Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice), Yusaku Yara as Hiroshi Sakura (voice), Teiyu Ichiryusai as Sumire Sakura (voice), Yuko Mizutani as Sakiko Sakura (voice), Yuko Sasaki as Kotake Sakura (voice), and Takeshi Aono as Tomozo Sakura (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nobuyuki Nakamura.
Is Chibi Maruko-chan worth watching?
With 2 seasons and 1675 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation and comedy, Chibi Maruko-chan is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Chibi Maruko-chan
TARAKO
Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Hiroshi Sakura (voice)
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Sumire Sakura (voice)
Yuko Mizutani
Sakiko Sakura (voice)
Yuko Sasaki
Kotake Sakura (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Tomozo Sakura (voice)
Naoko Watanabe
Tamae Honami (voice)
Masami Kikuchi
Kazuhiko Hanawa (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
Sueo Maruo / Ichiro (voice)
Keiko Yamamoto
Shota Yamada (voice)
Megumi Urawa
Hiromi Maeda (voice)
Ai Orikasa
Maruo's Mother (voice)
Chibi Maruko-chan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chibi Maruko-chan in United States?
Chibi Maruko-chan is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Chibi Maruko-chan in?
Chibi Maruko-chan is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Chibi Maruko-chan are there?
Chibi Maruko-chan has 2 seasons with 1675 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Chibi Maruko-chan rated?
Chibi Maruko-chan is rated TV-G. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 24 ratings.
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