Little Miss Maruko

ComedySlice of Life

GREAT

92%

OF 6 SCOUTSRECOMMEND

“A heartwarming anime series following the everyday life of a mischievous elementary school girl, Maruko Sakura, and her friends and family in 1960s Japan, filled with lighthearted predicaments and ingenuity.”

📖 SYNOPSIS

The 1995 anime series, Chibi Maruko-chan, chronicles the charming and relatable experiences of Maruko Sakura, a young elementary school student living in Japan during the 1960s. The series offers a heartwarming portrayal of family life as Maruko interacts with her parents, grandparents, and older sister. Viewers witness Maruko's growth and development as she learns about the world around her. Along with her friends, Maruko finds herself in a variety of everyday predicaments, cleverly using her resourcefulness, and often with the help of her grandfather, to overcome obstacles. The show is a nostalgic and lighthearted look at childhood, friendship, and family in a simpler time.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Momoko Sakura

A lazy, well-meaning 9-year-old who avoids chores, squabbles with her sister, and adores her grandfather.

Portrayed by Kikuchi Kokoro

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Studio

Nippon Animation

Season

Winter 1995

Start Date

1995-01-07

End Date

N/A

Episodes

1516

Type

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