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Chibi Maruko-chan

1990 – nowShow3 seasons1694 episodesTV-G

AnimationComedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Chibi Maruko-chan episodes

3 seasons · 1694 episodes

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Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jun Takagi, Shinji Sakai
Written by
Momoko Sakura, Hisako Tajima, Miyako Sugimori
Music by
Nobuyuki Nakamura, Hako Yamasaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 7, 1990 · October 11, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 7, 1990
Latest episode
October 11, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 1694 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chibi Maruko-chan?"

Questions about Chibi Maruko-chan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chibi Maruko-chan?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Chibi Maruko-chan worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).

Is Chibi Maruko-chan okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Chibi Maruko-chan?

706 h

About 706 hours: 1694 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 1990, and it's still in production.

Will Chibi Maruko-chan make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Chibi Maruko-chan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Chibi Maruko-chan in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.