List of Chibi Maruko-chan episodes

This is a list of episodes from the anime series Chibi Maruko-chan.

The first series run ran from January 7, 1990, to September 27, 1992, airing a total of 142 episodes, one opening theme, and two ending themes.[1]

The second run began on January 8, 1995, and is still currently airing today. 1417 episodes have aired as of December 31, 2023.[2]

Series 1 (1990–1992) edit

1990 edit

# Title Original Airdate
1"Maru-chan's Sibling Rivalry!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんきょうだいげんかをする」の巻)
January 7, 1990 (1990-01-07)
"Maru-chan's in the New Year Mood!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんはまだおとそ気分」の巻)
2"Here Comes the Tutor!"
(Japanese: 「家庭教師がやってきた」の巻)
January 14, 1990 (1990-01-14)
"Maru-chan buys an Alarm Clock!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん目覚まし時計を買う」の巻)
3"Today is Sensei's Home Visit!"
(Japanese: 「今日は家庭訪問」の巻)
January 21, 1990 (1990-01-21)
"Let's Meet the Pretentious Kid!"
(Japanese: 「生き物係のキザ野郎参上」の巻)
4"Maru-chan Learns to Ride a Bike"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん自転車の練習をする」の巻)
January 28, 1990 (1990-01-28)
5"Maru-chan Gets a Certificate"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん賞状をもらう」の巻)
February 4, 1990 (1990-02-04)
"Maru-chan Catches a Cold"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんカゼをひく」の巻)
6"Maru-chan And Friends Find a Puppy"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんたち犬をひろう」の巻)
February 11, 1990 (1990-02-11)
7"My Family Eats French Cuisine"
(Japanese: 「みんなでフランス料理を食べに行く」の巻)
February 18, 1990 (1990-02-18)
"Maru-chan Hates Marathons"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんはマラソンがイヤ」の巻)
8"The Valentine's Day of Sadness"
(Japanese: 「悲しきバレンタインデー」の巻)
February 25, 1990 (1990-02-25)
"Hanawa Enters a Singing Contest"
(Japanese: 「花輪君子供歌合戦に出場する」の巻)
9"Maru-chan Practises the Recorder"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん笛の練習をする」の巻)
March 4, 1990 (1990-03-04)
"I Want To Eat Snow"
(Japanese: 「雪を食べたい」の巻)
10"Maru-chan Visits Faraway Relatives"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん遠くのしんせきの家に行く」の巻)
March 11, 1990 (1990-03-11)
11"A Citizen's Devotion to Disaster Drills!"
(Japanese: 「避難訓練に余念のない県民」の巻)
March 18, 1990 (1990-03-18)
"Maru-chan Gets Her Report Card!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん通信簿をもらう」の巻)
12"The Legendary Tsuchinoko Company Limited!"
(Japanese: 「まぼろしの“ツチノコ株式会社”」の巻)
March 25, 1990 (1990-03-25)
"Maru-chan Likes Preparing for Field Trips!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんは遠足の準備が好き」の巻)
13"Maru-chan Goes on a Field Trip!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん遠足に行く」の巻)
April 1, 1990 (1990-04-01)
14"The Yearned-For Nosebleed!"
(Japanese: 「あこがれの鼻血」の巻)
April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08)
"Home Alone With Sakiko!"
(Japanese: 「ふたりだけの留守番」の巻)
15"Finally! Maruo and the Class Election!"
(Japanese: 「丸尾君学級委員選挙いよいよ出馬」の巻)
April 15, 1990 (1990-04-15)
16"Maru-chan Gets Appendicitis!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん盲腸になる」の巻)
April 22, 1990 (1990-04-22)
"Maru-chan Gets Her Fortune Told!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん占いをされる」の巻)
17"Maru-chan Really Wants a Bird!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん小鳥がほしくなる」の巻)
April 29, 1990 (1990-04-29)
"Maru-chan Has a Birthday Party!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんお誕生会を開く」の巻)
18"Mom's Treasure!"
(Japanese: 「おかあさんの宝物」の巻)
May 6, 1990 (1990-05-06)
"Maru-chan's Late Night Feast!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん深夜の宴会」の巻)
19"Mother's Day!"
(Japanese: 「おかあさんの日」の巻)
May 13, 1990 (1990-05-13)
20"The Boy from the Orient in May!"
(Japanese: 「5月のオリエンタル小僧」の巻)
May 20, 1990 (1990-05-20)
"The Parental Visit of Melancholy!"
(Japanese: 「ゆううつな参観日」の巻)
21"Maru-chan and the School Arts Festival!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん学芸会に出る」の巻)
May 27, 1990 (1990-05-27)
22"Maru-chan Gets Pen Pals!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん文通をはじめる」の巻)
June 3, 1990 (1990-06-03)
"I Love Free Study Time"
(Japanese: 「自習時間大好き」の巻)
23"Maru-chan's Town Gets Flooded!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの町は大洪水」の巻)
June 10, 1990 (1990-06-10)
24"Maru-chan's Tooth Hurts!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん虫歯が痛い」の巻)
June 17, 1990 (1990-06-17)
"Ah! The Physical Examination!"
(Japanese: 「ああ身体検査」の巻)
25"The Stomachache at School!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん学校でお腹が痛くなる」の巻)
June 24, 1990 (1990-06-24)
26"Pool's Open"
(Japanese: 「プールびらき」の巻)
July 1, 1990 (1990-07-01)
27"The Tanabata Wish!"
(Japanese: 「七夕の願い事」の巻)
July 8, 1990 (1990-07-08)
28"Maru-chan Gets a New Umbrella!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん傘を買ってもらう」の巻)
July 15, 1990 (1990-07-15)
"Maru-chan's Summer Memories!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの夏の思い出」の巻)
29"Maru-chan's Bathtub Is Broken!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの家のお風呂がこわれた」の巻)
July 22, 1990 (1990-07-22)
"The Old Man's Magic Cards!"
(Japanese: 「おっちゃんの魔法カード」の巻)
30"Maru-chan Goes to School During Summer Break!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんは夏休みも学校へ通う」の巻)
July 29, 1990 (1990-07-29)
31"Maru-chan Goes to the South-Island! (Part 1)"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん南の島へ行く」の巻 (前編))
August 5, 1990 (1990-08-05)
32"Maru-chan Goes to the South-Island! (Part 2)"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん南の島へ行く」の巻 (後編))
August 12, 1990 (1990-08-12)
33"Maru-chan Goes to a Haunted House"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんお化け屋敷に行く」の巻)
August 19, 1990 (1990-08-19)
34"Maruko-chan Forgot a Lot of Homework"
(Japanese: 「宿題をためたまる子ちゃん」の巻)
August 26, 1990 (1990-08-26)
35"Maru-chan Goes to a Photo Shop"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん写真屋さんに行く」の巻)
September 2, 1990 (1990-09-02)
"The Stormy Night Incident"
(Japanese: 「嵐の夜の出来事」の巻)
36"Maru-chan Buys Tropical Fish"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん熱帯魚を買う」の巻)
September 9, 1990 (1990-09-09)
37"The Bobbed-Haired Kappa"
(Japanese: 「おかっぱ・かっぱ」の巻)
September 16, 1990 (1990-09-16)
38"Maru-chan Goes Hiking"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんハイキングに行く」の巻)
September 23, 1990 (1990-09-23)
39"Maru-chan Finds Money"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんお金を見つける」の巻)
September 30, 1990 (1990-09-30)
40"The Great Boy vs. Girl War"
(Japanese: 「男子対女子大戦争」の巻)
October 7, 1990 (1990-10-07)
41"Maru-chan Changes Her Desk"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん席替えをする」の巻)
October 14, 1990 (1990-10-14)
"Maru-chan Goes to a Bar"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん飲み屋さんに行く」の巻)
42"Maru-chan Loses Her Celebrity Photo"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんブロマイドをなくす」の巻)
October 21, 1990 (1990-10-21)
43"Maru-chan Experiments"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん実験をする」の巻)
October 28, 1990 (1990-10-28)
44"Maru-chan's "Wish Upon a Star""
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの“星に願いを”」の巻)
November 4, 1990 (1990-11-04)
45"Cousin's Shichigosan"
(Japanese: 「いとこの七五三」の巻)
November 11, 1990 (1990-11-11)
46"Cleaning the Scary Chicken Coop"
(Japanese: 「恐怖のにわとり小屋そうじ」の巻)
November 18, 1990 (1990-11-18)
"A Sunday on My Own"
(Japanese: 「一人っきりの日曜日」の巻)
47"Mom and Dad Have an Argument"
(Japanese: 「お父さんとお母さん けんかする」の巻)
November 25, 1990 (1990-11-25)
48"Maru-chan Wants Her Own Room"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん自分の部屋が欲しくなる」の巻)
December 2, 1990 (1990-12-02)
49"Maru-chan Writes a New Years Card"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん年賀状を書く」の巻)
December 9, 1990 (1990-12-09)
50"The Family is Poor"
(Japanese: 「うちはびんぼう」の巻)
December 16, 1990 (1990-12-16)
51"Maru-chan Attends a Christmas Party"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんクリスマス会に参加する」の巻)
December 23, 1990 (1990-12-23)
52"Happy New Year Maruko-chan"
(Japanese: 「年越し まる子ちゃん」の巻)
December 30, 1990 (1990-12-30)

1991 edit

# Title Original Airdate
53"An Ordinary News Years"
(Japanese: 「いつものお正月」の巻)
January 6, 1991 (1991-01-06)
54"Maru-chan's Sleepless Night"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん 眠れない夜」の巻)
January 13, 1991 (1991-01-13)
55"Children Unaffected by Cold Weather"
(Japanese: 「子供は風の子」の巻)
January 20, 1991 (1991-01-20)
56"Maru-chan's Happy Day"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん ご機嫌な一日」の巻)
January 27, 1991 (1991-01-27)
57"Maruko Wards Off an Oni"
(Japanese: 「まる子 豆まきをする」の巻)
February 3, 1991 (1991-02-03)
58"Maru-chan Gets Lost in the Department Store"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんデパートで迷子になる」の巻)
February 10, 1991 (1991-02-10)
59"Maru-chan's Balloon Story"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの風船物語」の巻)
February 17, 1991 (1991-02-17)
60"The Yearned-for Class Closure!"
(Japanese: 「憧れの学級閉鎖」の巻)
February 24, 1991 (1991-02-24)
61"Maru-chan's Hinamatsuri!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんおひな祭りに呼ばれる」の巻)
March 3, 1991 (1991-03-03)
62"Sounds Like a Whistle"
(Japanese: 「口笛が聞こえる」の巻)
March 10, 1991 (1991-03-10)
63"The After School Class Assembly"
(Japanese: 「放課後の学級会」の巻)
March 17, 1991 (1991-03-17)
64"Maru-chan's Hydroponics"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの水栽培」の巻)
March 24, 1991 (1991-03-24)
65"Maru-chan Goes to a Health Club"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんヘルスセンターに行く」の巻)
March 31, 1991 (1991-03-31)
66"Maru-chan Watches the Cherry Blossoms"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん お花見に行く」の巻)
April 7, 1991 (1991-04-07)
67"Maruko's Group Takes Care of the First-Years"
(Japanese: 「まる子達 一年生の世話をやく」の巻)
April 14, 1991 (1991-04-14)
68"Maru-chan Writes an Essay!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん 作文を書く」の巻)
April 21, 1991 (1991-04-21)
"continued (no title)"
69"Maruko Worries About a Nostradamus Prediction"
(Japanese: 「まる子ノストラダムスの予言を気にする」の巻)
April 28, 1991 (1991-04-28)
70"Maruko's Children Day!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん 子供の日」の巻)
May 5, 1991 (1991-05-05)
71"Grandpa's a Contestant on Belt Quiz (Part 1)"
(Japanese: 「おじいちゃんベルトクイズに出る」の巻 (前編))
May 12, 1991 (1991-05-12)
72"Grandpa's a Contestant on Belt Quiz (Part 2)"
(Japanese: 「おじいちゃんベルトクイズに出る」の巻 (後編))
May 19, 1991 (1991-05-19)
73"Maruko Visits the Planetarium"
(Japanese: 「まる子 プラネタリウムに行く」の巻)
May 26, 1991 (1991-05-26)
74"Maru-chan Starts a Class Newspaper"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん 学級新聞を作る」の巻)
June 2, 1991 (1991-06-02)
75"Detective Maruko!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんは名探偵」の巻)
June 9, 1991 (1991-06-09)
76"Maruko Wants to be a Prima Donna!"
(Japanese: 「まる子プリマドンナに憧れる」の巻)
June 16, 1991 (1991-06-16)
"Maruko Can't Stop Cleaning Her Ears!"
(Japanese: 「まる子 耳かきぐせが直らない」の巻)
77"Maruko Goes to Momoe-chan's Concert!"
(Japanese: 「まる子 百恵ちゃんのコンサートに行く」の巻)
June 23, 1991 (1991-06-23)
"continued (no title)"
78"Maru-chan Goes to a Wedding"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん 結婚式に出席する」の巻)
June 30, 1991 (1991-06-30)
79"Maru-chan's Tanabata Movie Club"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんの七夕映画会」の巻)
July 7, 1991 (1991-07-07)
"How to Spend 270,000 Yen"
(Japanese: 「賞金27万円の使い道」の巻)
80"Maru-chan Gets a Blazer!"
(Japanese: 「まる子 洋服を作ってもらう」の巻)
July 14, 1991 (1991-07-14)
"Maruko Makes Shaved Ice!"
(Japanese: 「まる子 かき氷を作る」の巻)
81"Maruko Sees a Phantom Western-style House"
(Japanese: 「まる子まぼろしの洋館を見る」の巻)
July 28, 1991 (1991-07-28)
82"Maru-chan Goes to a Sleepover"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんお泊まりに行く」の巻)
August 4, 1991 (1991-08-04)
83"Maru-chan Can't Help Hating Radio Exercises"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃんラジオ体操がイヤで仕方無い」の巻)
August 11, 1991 (1991-08-11)
84"Maruko Envies Twins"
(Japanese: 「まる子双子がうらやましい」の巻)
August 18, 1991 (1991-08-18)
85"Maruko Spring Cleans a Shrine"
(Japanese: 「まる子 神社の大掃除をする」の巻)
August 25, 1991 (1991-08-25)
"Maruko Forgets to Check the Summer Vacation Weather"
(Japanese: 「まる子 夏休みのお天気調べを忘れる」の巻)
86"The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!"
(Japanese: 「まる子 南の島のおみやげ分配に困る」の巻)
September 1, 1991 (1991-09-01)
"continued (no title)"
87"Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting in a Tree!"
(Japanese: 「まる子 はまじとウワサになる」の巻)
September 8, 1991 (1991-09-08)
"continued (no title)"
88"Grandpa's Round-the-World Trip"
(Japanese: 「おじいちゃんの世界一周」の巻)
September 15, 1991 (1991-09-15)
89"Maruko Goes to an Amusement Park"
(Japanese: 「まる子 遊園地に行く」の巻)
September 22, 1991 (1991-09-22)
90"The Household Cultural Classroom!"
(Japanese: 「家庭内カルチャー教室」の巻)
September 29, 1991 (1991-09-29)
"continued (no title)"
91"Maru-chan Goes on a Field Trip!"
(Japanese: 「まるちゃん 社会科見学に行く」の巻)
October 6, 1991 (1991-10-06)
"continued (no title)"
92 (Japanese: 「まる子 松茸を食べる」の巻)October 13, 1991 (1991-10-13)
(Japanese: 「まる子 泡風呂に憧れる」の巻)
93 (Japanese: 「お楽しみ給食会」の巻)October 20, 1991 (1991-10-20)
"continued (no title)"
94 (Japanese: 「誘拐犯に気をつけろ」の巻)October 27, 1991 (1991-10-27)
"continued (no title)"
95 (Japanese: 「お父さん8ミリカメラを借りてくる」の巻)November 3, 1991 (1991-11-03)
"continued (no title)"
96"Maruko rides in the festival"
(Japanese: 「まる子 お祭りに行く」の巻)
November 10, 1991 (1991-11-10)
"Boys-Girls"
(Japanese: 「女の子・男の子」の巻)
97 (Japanese: 「まる子みんなにばかにされる」の巻)November 17, 1991 (1991-11-17)
"continued (no title)"
98 (Japanese: 「まる子 みかん狩りに行く」の巻)November 24, 1991 (1991-11-24)
"continued (no title)"
99"Buzzer of school!"
(Japanese: 「学校のバザー」の巻)
December 1, 1991 (1991-12-01)
"continued (no title)"
100 (Japanese: 「花輪邸ついに公開」の巻)December 8, 1991 (1991-12-08)
"continued (no title)"
101 (Japanese: 「花輪クンちに来た友人帰る」の巻)December 15, 1991 (1991-12-15)
"continued (no title)"
102 (Japanese: 「家庭内クリスマス」の巻)December 22, 1991 (1991-12-22)
"continued (no title)"
103 (Japanese: 「自家製洗濯石鹸」の巻)December 29, 1991 (1991-12-29)
(Japanese: 「お母さん鮎の甘露煮を作る」の巻)

1992 edit

# Title Original Airdate
104 (Japanese: 「まる子 凧上げをする」の巻)January 5, 1992 (1992-01-05)
(Japanese: 「まる子 七草がゆが食べたい」の巻)
105 (Japanese: 「まる子の貯金通帳」の巻)January 12, 1992 (1992-01-12)
(Japanese: 「まる子 編み物をする」の巻)
106 (Japanese: 「まる子 湯たんぽを欲しがる」の巻)January 19, 1992 (1992-01-19)
"continued (no title)"
107"School Skating Competition"
(Japanese: 「学校のスケート教室」の巻)
January 26, 1992 (1992-01-26)
"continued (no title)"
108 (Japanese: 「町にへび屋がやって来た」の巻)February 2, 1992 (1992-02-02)
(Japanese: 「まる子 甘酒ばかり飲む」の巻)
109 (Japanese: 「みどりちゃんのバレンタインデー」の巻)February 9, 1992 (1992-02-09)
"continued (no title)"
110 (Japanese: 「まる子星の砂が欲しい」の巻)February 16, 1992 (1992-02-16)
(Japanese: 「まる子 雀の餌づけをする」の巻)
111 (Japanese: 「みやこお姉ちゃんの赤ちゃん」の巻)February 23, 1992 (1992-02-23)
"continued (no title)"
112 (Japanese: 「先生の家に遊びに行こう」の巻)March 1, 1992 (1992-03-01)
"continued (no title)"
113 (Japanese: 「まる子ノラ犬に追いかけられる」の巻)March 8, 1992 (1992-03-08)
"continued (no title)"
114 (Japanese: 「丸尾君と花輪君」の巻)March 15, 1992 (1992-03-15)
(Japanese: 「我が家に白アリが!」の巻)
115 (Japanese: 「まる子 鯉の放流に参加する」の巻)March 22, 1992 (1992-03-22)
(Japanese: 「花粉症騒動」の巻)
116 (Japanese: 「永沢君の家、火事になる」の巻)March 29, 1992 (1992-03-29)
"continued (no title)"
117 (Japanese: 「永沢君ちの火事見舞い」の巻)April 5, 1992 (1992-04-05)
"continued (no title)"
118 (Japanese: 「まる子 不幸の手紙をもらう」の巻)April 12, 1992 (1992-04-12)
"continued (no title)"
119 (Japanese: 「ノートはきれいに!」の巻)April 19, 1992 (1992-04-19)
(Japanese: 「ボンヤリまる子」の巻)
120 (Japanese: 「まる子 お茶の味にうるさい」の巻)April 26, 1992 (1992-04-26)
"continued (no title)"
121 (Japanese: 「まる子 ふれあいの一人旅」の巻)May 3, 1992 (1992-05-03)
"continued (no title)"
122 (Japanese: 「ツバメよ来い来い」の巻)May 10, 1992 (1992-05-10)
(Japanese: 「クラスのお誕生日会」の巻)
123 (Japanese: 「動物園の写生大会」の巻)May 17, 1992 (1992-05-17)
"continued (no title)"
124 (Japanese: 「しゃっくりが止まらない」の巻)May 24, 1992 (1992-05-24)
(Japanese: 「お父さん 北海道へ行く」の巻)
125 (Japanese: 「ヨッちゃんの彼女」の巻)May 31, 1992 (1992-05-31)
"continued (no title)"
126 (Japanese: 「食用ガエルで大騒ぎ」の巻)June 7, 1992 (1992-06-07)
"continued (no title)"
127 (Japanese: 「フタが開かない」の巻)June 14, 1992 (1992-06-14)
(Japanese: 「まる子 砂時計が欲しい」の巻)
128 (Japanese: 「まる子 大パニック」の巻)June 21, 1992 (1992-06-21)
"continued (no title)"
129 (Japanese: 「うれしい お中元」の巻)June 28, 1992 (1992-06-28)
"continued (no title)"
130 (Japanese: 「商店街の七夕祭り」の巻)July 5, 1992 (1992-07-05)
"continued (no title)"
131 (Japanese: 「まる子 バーゲンの広告につられる」の巻)July 12, 1992 (1992-07-12)
"continued (no title)"
132 (Japanese: 「明日から夏休み」の巻)July 19, 1992 (1992-07-19)
"continued (no title)"
133 (Japanese: 「金魚すくいに情熱を」の巻)July 26, 1992 (1992-07-26)
"continued (no title)"
134 (Japanese: 「夏休みの登校日」の巻)August 2, 1992 (1992-08-02)
"continued (no title)"
135 (Japanese: 「まる子 海水浴に行く」の巻)August 9, 1992 (1992-08-09)
"continued (no title)"
136 (Japanese: 「蚊がうるさい」の巻)August 16, 1992 (1992-08-16)
"continued (no title)"
137 (Japanese: 「巴川の花火大会」の巻)August 23, 1992 (1992-08-23)
"continued (no title)"
138 (Japanese: 「まる子 ゴキブリをこわがる」の巻)August 30, 1992 (1992-08-30)
"continued (no title)"
139 (Japanese: 「まる子花輪クンに英会話を習う」の巻)September 6, 1992 (1992-09-06)
"continued (no title)"
140 (Japanese: 「まる子 つりに行く」の巻)September 13, 1992 (1992-09-13)
"continued (no title)"
141 (Japanese: 「花輪クンに恋人が!」の巻)September 20, 1992 (1992-09-20)
"continued (no title)"
142 (Japanese: 「さくら家のお月見」の巻)September 27, 1992 (1992-09-27)
"continued (no title)"

Series 2 (1995–present) edit

1995 edit

# Title Original Airdate
1"Soccer Boy Kenta"
(Japanese: 「サッカー少年ケン太」の巻)
January 8, 1995 (1995-01-08)
Maruko’s classmate Kenta is good at soccer and trains harder than anyone. His dream is to become a pro, and Maruko quietly cheers him on.
2"N/A"January 15, 1995 (1995-01-15)
Blowfish is for dinner, but Maruko is unimpressed until Tamachan expresses her envy. Maruko begins to worry after learning the delicacy is poisonous.
3"N/A"January 22, 1995 (1995-01-22)
Maruko finds a wicker hamper in the closet and thinks it might hold ghouls like in an old fairy tale. She begs her family to open it, but no one will.
4"N/A"January 29, 1995 (1995-01-29)
Maruko has a great time singing in the tub with her dad. Grandpa is moved to tears when she sings along to a record the next day.
5"N/A"February 5, 1995 (1995-02-05)
Maruko and Tamachan make a time capsule with letters for each other to read in 20 years’ time. Unfortunately, things don’t turn out as planned.
6"N/A"February 12, 1995 (1995-02-12)
It’s Valentine’s Day. Maruko goes to buy chocolate for her dad because Tamachan said it would make him happy, but she’s out of cash for Grandpa.
7"N/A"February 19, 1995 (1995-02-19)
It’s so cold, Maruko is glued to the kotatsu heater and won’t even go play with Tamachan. She finally gets up when Mom yells at her to take a bath.
8"N/A"February 26, 1995 (1995-02-26)
Worried about Maruko’s laziness, her mom asks her sister to tutor her. Sakiko does nothing but berate Maruko as she shows no intention of studying.
9"N/A"March 5, 1995 (1995-03-05)
The picture story showman is in town. Maruko loves the sweets you can buy before the show, so she empties her piggy bank and heads over to the park.
10"N/A"March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12)
After Maruko learns Sakiko is exchanging a diary with her classmate, she starts doing the same with Tamachan. Then Misuzu says she wants to join in.
11"N/A"March 19, 1995 (1995-03-19)
Nagasawa is happy to be at the center of attention for once at his housewarming party, but Yamada comes over uninvited and ruins his good mood.
12"N/A"March 26, 1995 (1995-03-26)
Grandpa worries that his friend will never pay him back. Soon after he follows Maruko’s suggestion to send his friend a letter, a package arrives.
13"N/A"April 2, 1995 (1995-04-02)
Maruko gets tricked by her sister when she forgets about April Fool’s Day. She tries to fool others, but her schemes don’t go according to plan.
14"N/A"April 9, 1995 (1995-04-09)
Hiroshi makes the rest of his family unhappy with his obsession when he starts hogging the TV to watch professional baseball.
15"N/A"April 16, 1995 (1995-04-16)
Maruko talks to her friends about giving books to the people they like after learning about San Jordi’s Day customs from her sister.
40October 8, 1995 (1995-10-08)
Maruko wants to stop Sekiguchi from bullying Takashi, who loves dogs and puppies.

1996 edit

# Title Original Airdate
53"N/A"January 7, 1996 (1996-01-07)

1997 edit

# Title Original Airdate
102"N/A"January 5, 1997 (1997-01-05)

1998 edit

# Title Original Airdate
154"N/A"January 4, 1998 (1998-01-04)

1999 edit

# Title Original Airdate
205"N/A"January 3, 1999 (1999-01-03)

2000 edit

# Title Original Airdate
254"N/A"January 9, 2000 (2000-01-09)

2001 edit

# Title Original Airdate
341"N/A"October 7, 2001 (2001-10-07)
Maruko’s next-door neighbor practices piano for a company event, but his lack of talent proves stressful for the Sakura household.
342"N/A"October 14, 2001 (2001-10-14)
Maruko is shocked to be named as alternate for the team relay on Sports Day. Things only get worse when she has to replace an injured team member.
343"N/A"October 21, 2001 (2001-10-21)
Crybaby Midori has a crush on Fujiki, so she asks Maruko to bring Fujiki along with her to her birthday party. Maruko isn’t exactly happy about this.
344"N/A"October 28, 2001 (2001-10-28)
Maruko is envious of Tamachan’s photos of her recent trip to see fall scenery. The Sakuras plan their own outing, but traffic gets in their way.
345"N/A"November 4, 2001 (2001-11-04)
The ceiling in Maruko’s room leaks! When the carpenter who fixes it extols the view from the roof, Maruko and Tamachan decide to see for themselves.
346"N/A"November 11, 2001 (2001-11-11)
Maruko is upset to find her winter knits have moth holes. Her sister fixes them with appliqués, but that comes with its own set of problems.
347"N/A"November 18, 2001 (2001-11-18)
One day Migiwa’s unfriendly-looking dog runs off. Maruko and friends are recruited to help find it and bring it home.
348"N/A"November 25, 2001 (2001-11-25)
Maruko’s class decides on its performance for the arts festival. They pick the story of a samurai-era battle, and Maruko is given a leading role.
349"N/A"December 2, 2001 (2001-12-02)
Maruko pours her heart into the class play rehearsals and makes a great warrior. However, Fujiki struggles quite a bit with his role.
350 (Japanese: 「マンガ禁止令」の巻)December 9, 2001 (2001-12-09)
(Japanese: 「まる子、微熱をだす」の巻)
When Maruko doesn’t do her chores, her mother takes away her comic books. Next, Maruko gets a slight fever during gym class and everyone makes a fuss.

2002 edit

# Title Original Airdate
354 (Japanese: 「まる子、たまちゃんちにお泊まりする」の巻)January 6, 2002 (2002-01-06)
(Japanese: 「まる子、おみくじに振り回される」の巻)

2003 edit

# Title Original Airdate
404 (Japanese: 「まる子、初売りに行く」の巻)January 12, 2003 (2003-01-12)
(Japanese: 「まる子、香りを探す」の巻)

2004 edit

# Title Original Airdate
455 (Japanese: 「お正月ボケを治そう」の巻)January 4, 2004 (2004-01-04)
(Japanese: 「家のお宝」の巻)

2005 edit

# Title Original Airdate
502 (Japanese: 「まる子、睡眠不足になる」の巻)January 16, 2005 (2005-01-16)
(Japanese: 「キャッチフレーズを作ろう」の巻)

2006 edit

# Title Original Airdate
551 (Japanese: 「羽根つきをしよう」の巻)January 8, 2006 (2006-01-08)
(Japanese: 「夢のかまくら」の巻)

2007 edit

# Title Original Airdate
598 (Japanese: 「まる子、おしるこが待ち遠しい」の巻)January 7, 2007 (2007-01-07)
(Japanese: 「まる子のオリジナル」の巻)

2008 edit

# Title Original Airdate
648 (Japanese: 「新春! カルタ大会」の巻)January 6, 2008 (2008-01-06)
(Japanese: 「さくら家の鏡びらき」の巻)

2009 edit

# Title Original Airdate
698 (Japanese: 「まる子、今年の運勢は?」の巻)January 4, 2009 (2009-01-04)
(Japanese: 「まる子、初夢を見たい」の巻)

2010 edit

# Title Original Airdate
790"Grandma and a cat"
(Japanese: 「「台所で勉強を」の巻)
December 19, 2010 (2010-12-19)
"Maruko caring her skin"
(Japanese: 「オトナの女性を目指そう!」の巻)

2011 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
792"Maruko wants to be bitten by Shishimai"
(Japanese: 「まる子、獅子舞にかまれたい」の巻)
January 9, 2011 (2011-01-09)
"Maruko wishes that the New Year's Holiday Mood would linger"
(Japanese: 「お正月気分をもう少し」の巻)
793"Maruko hosts her Uncle"
(Japanese: 「「まる子、おじさんをもてなす」の巻)
January 16, 2011 (2011-01-16)
"Friendship in the Marathon Race"
(Japanese: 「マラソン大会の友情」の巻)
794"Ways to prevent catching a cold"
(Japanese: 「風邪をひかない方法」の巻)
January 23, 2011 (2011-01-23)
"Maruko wants to eat Nabeyaki-Udon"
(Japanese: 「まる子、鍋焼きうどんが食べたい」の巻)
795"Mr. Togawa's Birthday"
(Japanese: 「戸川先生の誕生日」の巻)
January 30, 2011 (2011-01-30)
"Setsubun Party at Hanawa Residence"
(Japanese: 「花輪くんちの節分パーティー」の巻)
796"Dad's secret base"
(Japanese: 「お父さんの秘密基地」の巻)
February 6, 2011 (2011-02-06)
"Our Notebook"
(Japanese: 「みんなのノート」の巻)
797"Valentine for Maruo-kun"
(Japanese: 「丸尾くんのバレンタイン」の巻)
February 13, 2011 (2011-02-13)
"Treat in the winter"
(Japanese: 「冬のごちそう」の巻)
798"Migiwa-san, a girl in Love"
(Japanese: 「恋する乙女、みぎわさん」の巻)
February 20, 2011 (2011-02-20)
"Dining out with the Family"
(Japanese: 「みんなでレストランに行こう」の巻)
799"Maeda-san's vase"
(Japanese: 「前田さんの花びん」の巻)
February 27, 2011 (2011-02-27)
"Maruko wishes to have a lucky one"
(Japanese: 「まる子、幸せの一本が欲しい」の巻)
800"Noguchi-san on ice"
(Japanese: 「氷上の野口さん」の巻)
March 6, 2011 (2011-03-06)
"I spot a little spring!"
(Japanese: 「小さな春、見―つけた!」の巻)
811"I Feel blue on a Parents' Visiting Day"
(Japanese: 「ゆううつな参観日」の巻)
May 29, 2011 (2011-05-29)
"A Tutor comes to My House"
(Japanese: 「家庭教師がやってきた」の巻)

2012 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
844"Maruko wants to give chocolate to someone"
(Japanese: 「まる子、だれかにチョコをあげたい」の巻)
February 5, 2012 (2012-02-05)
"Maruko hates woolen panties"
(Japanese: 「まる子、毛糸のパンツをいやがる」の巻)
873 (Japanese: 「100年後のまる子」の巻)September 16, 2012 (2012-09-16)
(Japanese: 「花輪くんがいなくなった!?」の巻)

2013 edit

# Title Original Airdate
888 (Japanese: 「野口さん、羽根つきに燃える?」の巻)January 6, 2013 (2013-01-06)

2014 edit

# Title Original Airdate
937 (Japanese: 「さくら家の元旦」の巻)January 5, 2014 (2014-01-05)

2015 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
1032"Maruko buys baked sweet potatoes"
(Japanese: 「まる子、いしやきいもを買う」の巻)
December 6, 2015 (2015-12-06)
"The cold weather gets the better of Maruko"
(Japanese: 「まる子、寒さに負ける」の巻)

2016 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
1035 (Japanese: 「まる子、お年玉で蟹を買う」の巻)January 10, 2016 (2016-01-10)
(Japanese: 「まる子、手帳を使う」の巻)

2017 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
1084 (Japanese: 「おじいちゃん、年賀状の事を気にする」の巻)January 8, 2017 (2017-01-08)
"continued (no title)"

2018 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
1132 (Japanese: 「藤木、新年最初に話したい」の巻)January 7, 2018 (2018-01-07)
(Japanese: 「まる子、お年玉で夢を買う」の巻)

2019 edit

No. English Dub title
Original Japanese title
Original air date
1179 (Japanese: 「まる子、早くもお正月が待ち遠しい」の巻)January 13, 2019 (2019-01-13)
(Japanese: 「中野さん、お年玉で悩む」の巻)

References edit

  1. ^ "おはなし|ちびまる子ちゃん オフィシャルサイト".
  2. ^ 過去のおはなし 2023年 [Stories from the past 2023]. Chibi Maruko-chan official site (in Japanese). Retrieved January 5, 2024.