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Chibi Maruko-chan: Season 1

142 episodes Premiered Jan 7, 1990 Updated Jul 19, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E3

The school tutor arrives

Jan 21, 1990 · 25 min

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.

S1·E5

Today is the home visit

Feb 4, 1990 · 25 min

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 dashe

S1·E7

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1

Feb 18, 1990 · 25 min

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.

S1·E8

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2

Feb 25, 1990 · 25 min

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.

S1·E9

Maru-chan receives an award

Mar 4, 1990 · 25 min

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

S1·E11

Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1

Mar 18, 1990 · 25 min

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.

S1·E12

Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2

Mar 25, 1990 · 25 min

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.

S1·E13

Going Out For French Cuisine

Apr 1, 1990 · 25 min

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 ar

S1·E132

Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!

Jul 5, 1992 · 25 min

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.

S1·E133

The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!

Jul 12, 1992 · 25 min

Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.