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. 1468 episodes have aired as of February 23, 2025. ^[2]

Series 1 (1990–1992)

1990

#	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)	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)
2	"Here Comes the Tutor!" (Japanese: 家庭教師がやってきた)	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)
3	"Today is Sensei's Home Visit!" (Japanese: 今日は家庭訪問)	January 21, 1990 (1990-01-21)
	"Let's Meet the Pretentious Kid!" (Japanese: 生き物係のキザ野郎参上)
4	"Maru-chan Learns to Ride a Bike" (Japanese: まるちゃん自転車の練習をする)	January 28, 1990 (1990-01-28)
5	"Maru-chan Gets a Certificate" (Japanese: まるちゃん賞状をもらう)	February 4, 1990 (1990-02-04)
	"Maru-chan Catches a Cold" (Japanese: まるちゃんカゼをひく)
6	"Maru-chan And Friends Find a Puppy" (Japanese: まるちゃんたち犬をひろう)	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)	February 18, 1990 (1990-02-18)
	"Maru-chan Hates Marathons" (Japanese: まるちゃんはマラソンがイヤ)
8	"The Valentine's Day of Sadness" (Japanese: 悲しきバレンタインデー)	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)
9	"Maru-chan Practises the Recorder" (Japanese: まるちゃん笛の練習をする)	March 4, 1990 (1990-03-04)
	"I Want To Eat Snow" (Japanese: 雪を食べたい)
10	"Maru-chan Visits Faraway Relatives" (Japanese: まるちゃん遠くのしんせきの家に行く)	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)	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)
12	"The Legendary Tsuchinoko Company Limited!" (Japanese: まぼろしの“ツチノコ株式会社”)	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)
13	"Maru-chan Goes on a Field Trip!" (Japanese: まるちゃん遠足に行く)	April 1, 1990 (1990-04-01)
14	"The Yearned-For Nosebleed!" (Japanese: あこがれの鼻血)	April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08)
	"Home Alone With Sakiko!" (Japanese: ふたりだけの留守番)
15	"Finally! Maruo and the Class Election!" (Japanese: 丸尾君学級委員選挙いよいよ出馬)	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)
17	"Maru-chan Really Wants a Bird!" (Japanese: まるちゃん小鳥がほしくなる)	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)
18	"Mom's Treasure!" (Japanese: おかあさんの宝物)	May 6, 1990 (1990-05-06)
	"Maru-chan's Late Night Feast!" (Japanese: まるちゃん深夜の宴会)
19	"Mother's Day!" (Japanese: おかあさんの日)	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)	May 20, 1990 (1990-05-20)
	"The Parental Visit of Melancholy!" (Japanese: ゆううつな参観日)
21	"Maru-chan and the School Arts Festival!" (Japanese: まるちゃん学芸会に出る)	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)	June 3, 1990 (1990-06-03)
	"I Love Free Study Time" (Japanese: 自習時間大好き)
23	"Maru-chan's Town Gets Flooded!" (Japanese: まるちゃんの町は大洪水)	June 10, 1990 (1990-06-10)
24	"Maru-chan's Tooth Hurts!" (Japanese: まるちゃん虫歯が痛い)	June 17, 1990 (1990-06-17)
	"Ah! The Physical Examination!" (Japanese: ああ身体検査)
25	"The Stomachache at School!" (Japanese: まるちゃん学校でお腹が痛くなる)	June 24, 1990 (1990-06-24)
26	"Pool's Open" (Japanese: プールびらき)	July 1, 1990 (1990-07-01)
27	"The Tanabata Wish!" (Japanese: 七夕の願い事)	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)	July 15, 1990 (1990-07-15)
	"Maru-chan's Summer Memories!" (Japanese: まるちゃんの夏の思い出)
29	"Maru-chan's Bathtub Is Broken!" (Japanese: まるちゃんの家のお風呂がこわれた)	July 22, 1990 (1990-07-22)
	"The Old Man's Magic Cards!" (Japanese: おっちゃんの魔法カード)
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)	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 (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 (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)	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)	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)	September 2, 1990 (1990-09-02)
	"The Stormy Night Incident" (Japanese: 嵐の夜の出来事)
36	"Maru-chan Buys Tropical Fish" (Japanese: まるちゃん熱帯魚を買う)	September 9, 1990 (1990-09-09)
37	"The Bobbed-Haired Kappa" (Japanese: おかっぱ・かっぱ)	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)	September 23, 1990 (1990-09-23)
39	"Maru-chan Finds Money" (Japanese: まるちゃんお金を見つける)	September 30, 1990 (1990-09-30)
40	"The Great Boy vs. Girl War" (Japanese: 男子対女子大戦争)	October 7, 1990 (1990-10-07)
41	"Maru-chan Changes Her Desk" (Japanese: まるちゃん席替えをする)	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)
42	"Maru-chan Loses Her Celebrity Photo" (Japanese: まるちゃんブロマイドをなくす)	October 21, 1990 (1990-10-21)
43	"Maru-chan Experiments" (Japanese: まるちゃん実験をする)	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”)	November 4, 1990 (1990-11-04)
45	"Cousin's Shichigosan" (Japanese: いとこの七五三)	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)	November 18, 1990 (1990-11-18)
	"A Sunday on My Own" (Japanese: 一人っきりの日曜日)
47	"Mom and Dad Have an Argument" (Japanese: お父さんとお母さん けんかする)	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)	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)	December 9, 1990 (1990-12-09)
50	"The Family is Poor" (Japanese: うちはびんぼう)	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)	December 23, 1990 (1990-12-23)
52	"Happy New Year Maruko-chan" (Japanese: 年越し まる子ちゃん)	December 30, 1990 (1990-12-30)

1991

#	Title	Original Airdate
53	"An Ordinary New Year's Day" (Japanese: いつものお正月)	January 6, 1991 (1991-01-06)
54	"Maru-chan's Sleepless Night" (Japanese: まるちゃん 眠れない夜)	January 13, 1991 (1991-01-13)
55	"Children Are Like the Wind" (Japanese: 子供は風の子)	January 20, 1991 (1991-01-20)
56	"Maru-chan's Happy Day" (Japanese: まるちゃん ご機嫌な一日)	January 27, 1991 (1991-01-27)
57	"Maruko Wards Off an Oni" (Japanese: まる子 豆まきをする)	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)	February 10, 1991 (1991-02-10)
59	"Maru-chan's Balloon Story" (Japanese: まるちゃんの風船物語)	February 17, 1991 (1991-02-17)
60	"The Yearned-for Class Closure!" (Japanese: 憧れの学級閉鎖)	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)	March 3, 1991 (1991-03-03)
62	"Sounds Like a Whistle" (Japanese: 口笛が聞こえる)	March 10, 1991 (1991-03-10)
63	"The After-School Class Assembly" (Japanese: 放課後の学級会)	March 17, 1991 (1991-03-17)
64	"Maru-chan's Hydroponics" (Japanese: まるちゃんの水栽培)	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)	March 31, 1991 (1991-03-31)
66	"Maru-chan Goes Cherry Blossom Viewing" (Japanese: まるちゃん お花見に行く)	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)	April 14, 1991 (1991-04-14)
68	"Maru-chan Writes an Essay!"	April 21, 1991 (1991-04-21)
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)	April 28, 1991 (1991-04-28)
70	"Maruko's Children Day!" (Japanese: まるちゃん 子供の日)	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 (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 (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)	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)	June 2, 1991 (1991-06-02)
75	"Detective Maruko!" (Japanese: まるちゃんは名探偵)	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)	June 16, 1991 (1991-06-16)
	"Maruko Can't Stop Scratching Her Ears!" (Japanese: まる子 耳かきぐせが直らない)
77	"Maruko Goes to Momoe-chan's Concert!"	June 23, 1991 (1991-06-23)
78	"Maru-chan Goes to a Wedding" (Japanese: まるちゃん 結婚式に出席する)	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)	July 7, 1991 (1991-07-07)
	"How to Spend 270,000 Yen" (Japanese: 賞金27万円の使い道)
80	"Maru-chan Gets a Blazer!" (Japanese: まる子 洋服を作ってもらう)	July 14, 1991 (1991-07-14)
	"Maruko Makes Shaved Ice!" (Japanese: まる子 かき氷を作る)
81	"Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion" (Japanese: まる子まぼろしの洋館を見る)	July 28, 1991 (1991-07-28)
82	"Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover" (Japanese: まるちゃんお泊まりに行く)	August 4, 1991 (1991-08-04)
83	"Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics" (Japanese: まるちゃんラジオ体操がイヤで仕方無い)	August 11, 1991 (1991-08-11)
84	"Maruko is Envious of Twins" (Japanese: まる子双子がうらやましい)	August 18, 1991 (1991-08-18)
85	"Maruko Cleans the Shrine" (Japanese: まる子 神社の大掃除をする)	August 25, 1991 (1991-08-25)
	"Maruko’s Forgotten Weather Report!" (Japanese: まる子 夏休みのお天気調べを忘れる)
86	"The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!" (Japanese: まる子 南の島のおみやげ分配に困る)	September 1, 1991 (1991-09-01)
87	"Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting in a Tree!" (Japanese: まる子 はまじとウワサになる)	September 8, 1991 (1991-09-08)
88	"Grandpa's Round-the-World Trip" (Japanese: おじいちゃんの世界一周)	September 15, 1991 (1991-09-15)
89	"Maruko Goes to an Amusement Park" (Japanese: まる子 遊園地に行く)	September 22, 1991 (1991-09-22)
90	"The Household Cultural Classroom!" (Japanese: 家庭内カルチャー教室)	September 29, 1991 (1991-09-29)
91	"Maru-chan Goes on a Field Trip!" (Japanese: まるちゃん 社会科見学に行く)	October 6, 1991 (1991-10-06)
92	"Maruko Eats Matsutake Mushrooms" (Japanese: まる子 松茸を食べる)	October 13, 1991 (1991-10-13)
	"Maruko Wants a Bubblebath" (Japanese: まる子 泡風呂に憧れる)
93	"The Fun School Lunch Party" (Japanese: お楽しみ給食会)	October 20, 1991 (1991-10-20)
94	"Watch Out for Kidnappers!" (Japanese: 誘拐犯に気をつけろ)	October 27, 1991 (1991-10-27)
95	"Dad Borrows an 8mm Camera!" (Japanese: お父さん8ミリカメラを借りてくる)	November 3, 1991 (1991-11-03)
96	"Maruko Goes to a Festival" (Japanese: まる子 お祭りに行く)	November 10, 1991 (1991-11-10)
	"Girls and Boys" (Japanese: 女の子・男の子)
97	"Everyone’s Picking on Maruko!" (Japanese: まる子みんなにばかにされる)	November 17, 1991 (1991-11-17)
98	"Maruko Goes Picking Mikans" (Japanese: まる子 みかん狩りに行く)	November 24, 1991 (1991-11-24)
99	"The School Bazaar" (Japanese: 学校のバザー)	December 1, 1991 (1991-12-01)
100	"We Finally Go to Hanawa’s House!" (Japanese: 花輪邸ついに公開)	December 8, 1991 (1991-12-08)
101	"Hanawa’s Friend Returns Home" (Japanese: 花輪クンちに来た友人帰る)	December 15, 1991 (1991-12-15)
102	"Christmas at Home" (Japanese: 家庭内クリスマス)	December 22, 1991 (1991-12-22)
103	"Homemade Laundry Detergent" (Japanese: 自家製洗濯石鹸)	December 29, 1991 (1991-12-29)
	"Mom Makes Candied Sweetfish" (Japanese: お母さん鮎の甘露煮を作る)

1992

#	Title	Original Airdate
104	"Maruko Flies a Kite" (Japanese: まる子 凧上げをする)	January 5, 1992 (1992-01-05)
	"I Want to Eat Nanakusa-gayu!" (Japanese: まる子 七草がゆが食べたい)
105	"Maruko's Savings Passbook" (Japanese: まる子の貯金通帳)	January 12, 1992 (1992-01-12)
	"Maruko Tries Knitting" (Japanese: まる子 編み物をする)
106	"Maruko Wants a Hot Water Bottle" (Japanese: まる子 湯たんぽを欲しがる)	January 19, 1992 (1992-01-19)
107	"Skating Class" (Japanese: 学校のスケート教室)	January 26, 1992 (1992-01-26)
108	"A Snake Charmer Comes to Town" (Japanese: 町にへび屋がやって来た)	February 2, 1992 (1992-02-02)
	"Maruko Can’t Stop Drinking Amazake!" (Japanese: まる子 甘酒ばかり飲む)
109	"Midori-chan’s Valentine’s Day!" (Japanese: みどりちゃんのバレンタインデー)	February 9, 1992 (1992-02-09)
110	"Maruko Wants Some Star Sand" (Japanese: まる子星の砂が欲しい)	February 16, 1992 (1992-02-16)
	"Maruko Feeds the Sparrows" (Japanese: まる子 雀の餌づけをする)
111	"Miyako Has a Baby!" (Japanese: みやこお姉ちゃんの赤ちゃん)	February 23, 1992 (1992-02-23)
112	"Let’s Go to Sensei’s House!" (Japanese: 先生の家に遊びに行こう)	March 1, 1992 (1992-03-01)
113	"Maruko is Chased by Stray Dogs!" (Japanese: まる子ノラ犬に追いかけられる)	March 8, 1992 (1992-03-08)
114	"Hanawa and Maruo" (Japanese: 丸尾君と花輪君)	March 15, 1992 (1992-03-15)
	"Termites? In My House?" (Japanese: 我が家に白アリが!)
115	"Maruko Helps Release Koi" (Japanese: まる子 鯉の放流に参加する)	March 22, 1992 (1992-03-22)
	"Hay Fever Turmoil" (Japanese: 花粉症騒動)
116	"Nagasawa’s Home Burns Down" (Japanese: 永沢君の家、火事になる)	March 29, 1992 (1992-03-29)
117	"A Sympathy Visit for Nagasawa" (Japanese: 永沢君ちの火事見舞い)	April 5, 1992 (1992-04-05)
118	"Maruko Receives a Chain Letter" (Japanese: まる子 不幸の手紙をもらう)	April 12, 1992 (1992-04-12)
119	"Keep Your Notebook Neat!" (Japanese: ノートはきれいに!)	April 19, 1992 (1992-04-19)
	"Absent-minded Maruko" (Japanese: ボンヤリまる子)
120	"Maruko is Picky Over the Taste of Tea" (Japanese: まる子 お茶の味にうるさい)	April 26, 1992 (1992-04-26)
121	"Maruko's Solo Journey" (Japanese: まる子 ふれあいの一人旅)	May 3, 1992 (1992-05-03)
122	"Come on Over, Swallows" (Japanese: ツバメよ来い来い)	May 10, 1992 (1992-05-10)
	"The Class Birthday Party" (Japanese: クラスのお誕生日会)
123	"Drawing Contest at the Zoo"	May 17, 1992 (1992-05-17)
124	"Non-Stop Hiccups!" (Japanese: しゃっくりが止まらない)	May 24, 1992 (1992-05-24)
	"Dad Goes to Hokkaido" (Japanese: お父さん 北海道へ行く)
125	"Yocchan’s Girlfriend" (Japanese: ヨッちゃんの彼女)	May 31, 1992 (1992-05-31)
126	"The Bullfrog Brouhaha!" (Japanese: 食用ガエルで大騒ぎ)	June 7, 1992 (1992-06-07)
127	"The Lid Won’t Budge!" (Japanese: フタが開かない)	June 14, 1992 (1992-06-14)
	"Maruko Wants an Hourglass" (Japanese: まる子 砂時計が欲しい)
128	"Maruko’s Big Panic!" (Japanese: まる子 大パニック)	June 21, 1992 (1992-06-21)
129	"The Joy of Ochuugen" (Japanese: うれしい お中元)	June 28, 1992 (1992-06-28)
130	"The Downtown Tanabata Festival" (Japanese: 商店街の七夕祭り)	July 5, 1992 (1992-07-05)
131	"Maruko Gets Swept Away By Bargains" (Japanese: まる子 バーゲンの広告につられる)	July 12, 1992 (1992-07-12)
132	"Summer Vacation Begins Tomorrow!" (Japanese: 明日から夏休み)	July 19, 1992 (1992-07-19)
133	"Passion for Goldfish Scooping" (Japanese: 金魚すくいに情熱を)	July 26, 1992 (1992-07-26)
134	"Summer Vacation School Day" (Japanese: 夏休みの登校日)	August 2, 1992 (1992-08-02)
135	"Maruko Goes to the Beach" (Japanese: まる子 海水浴に行く)	August 9, 1992 (1992-08-09)
136	"Obnoxious Mosquitoes" (Japanese: 蚊がうるさい)	August 16, 1992 (1992-08-16)
137	"Tomoegawa Fireworks Festival" (Japanese: 巴川の花火大会)	August 23, 1992 (1992-08-23)
138	"Maruko is Afraid of Cockroaches" (Japanese: まる子 ゴキブリをこわがる)	August 30, 1992 (1992-08-30)
139	"Hanawa Teaches Maruko English" (Japanese: まる子花輪クンに英会話を習う)	September 6, 1992 (1992-09-06)
140	"Maruko Goes Fishing" (Japanese: まる子 つりに行く)	September 13, 1992 (1992-09-13)
141	"Hanawa Has a Sweetheart?!" (Japanese: 花輪クンに恋人が!)	September 20, 1992 (1992-09-20)
142	"The Sakura Household’s Moon Viewing" (Japanese: さくら家のお月見)	September 27, 1992 (1992-09-27)

Series 2 (1995–present)

1995

#	Title	Original Airdate
1	"Soccer Boy Kenta" (Japanese: サッカー少年ケン太)	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	"Hot Pot Disturbance" (Japanese: まる子 鍋モノさわぎ)	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	"Maruko Wants to Know What's in the Box" (Japanese: まる子 つづらの中身を知りたい)	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	"Maruko Sings a Song" (Japanese: まる子 おフロで歌を歌う)	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	"I love you, Tamachan!" (Japanese: たまちゃん大好き)	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	"Maruko Wants to Give Out Chocolate" (Japanese: まる子 誰かにチョコをあげたい)	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	"Maruko Loses to the Cold" (Japanese: まる子 寒さに負ける)	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	"Sakiko Finally Let's Maruko Have Fun" (Japanese: お姉ちゃん ついにまる子にあいそをつかす)	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	"Maruko Wastes Money at a Picture Story Show" (Japanese: まる子 紙芝居屋で浪費する)	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	"Let's Exchange Diaries!" (Japanese: 交換日記をしよう)	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	"Nagasawa's Housewarming Party" (Japanese: 永沢君ち 新築パーティー)	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	"Take Back the Letter I Sent!!" (Japanese: 出した手紙をとりもどせ!!)	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	"April Fool's Day" (Japanese: エイプリルフール)	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	"Professional Baseball Season Begins" (Japanese: プロ野球開幕)	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	"Today is Saint Georges Day" (Japanese: 今日はサンジョルディーの日)	April 16, 1995 (1995-04-16)
Maruko talks to her friends about giving books to the people they like after learning about Saint George’s Day customs from her sister.
40	"Takashi-kun" (Japanese: たかしくん)	October 8, 1995 (1995-10-08)
Maruko wants to stop Sekiguchi from bullying Takashi, who loves dogs and puppies.
41	"Maruko Grows Shiitake Mushrooms" (Japanese: まる子 シイタケの栽培をする)	October 15, 1995 (1995-10-15)
42	"Maruko Goes to See a Drama Filming" (Japanese: まる子　ドラマのロケを見に行く)	October 22, 1995 (1995-10-22)
43	"Let's Have a Halloween Party" (Japanese: ハロウィンパーティーをやろう)	October 29, 1995 (1995-10-29)

1996

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

1997

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

1998

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

1999

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

2000

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

2001

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	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

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

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

#	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

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

2015

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

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

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

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

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

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 2025年 [Stories from the past 2025]. Chibi Maruko-chan official site (in Japanese). Retrieved February 25, 2025.