Chibi Maruko-chan

Animation, Comedy • 1990 • 25m

Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!

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.

Maruko-chan is still feeling down

The school tutor arrives

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.

Maru-chan buys an alarm clock

Today is the home visit

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.

With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1

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.

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2

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.

Maru-chan receives an award

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.

Maru-chan catches a cold

Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1

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.

Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2