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"Maru-chan's in the New Year Mood!" (Japanese: まるちゃんはまだおとそ気分)
Tensions rise between Maruko and Sakiko when a new notebook enters the picture. Then, Maruko's peaceful New Year is threatened by responsiblities looming over the horizon.
"Maru-chan buys an Alarm Clock!" (Japanese: まるちゃん目覚まし時計を買う)
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.
3
"Today is Sensei's Home Visit!" (Japanese: 今日は家庭訪問)
January21,1990(1990-01-21)
"Let's Meet the Pretentious Kid!" (Japanese: 生き物係のキザ野郎参上)
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 dashed when she finds out she's paired with the pretentious go-getter Hanawa.
4
"Maru-chan Learns to Ride a Bike!" (Japanese: まるちゃん自転車の練習をする)
January28,1990(1990-01-28)
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.
5
"Maru-chan Gets a Certificate!" (Japanese: まるちゃん賞状をもらう)
February4,1990(1990-02-04)
"Maru-chan Catches a Cold!" (Japanese: まるちゃんカゼをひく)
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 the better of her when she's allowed to stay home from school after she catches a cold.
6
"Maru-chan And Friends Find a Puppy!" (Japanese: まるちゃんたち犬をひろう)
February11,1990(1990-02-11)
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.
7
"My Family Eats French Cuisine!" (Japanese: みんなでフランス料理を食べに行く)
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 arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.
8
"The Valentine's Day of Sadness" (Japanese: 悲しきバレンタインデー)
February25,1990(1990-02-25)
"Hanawa Enters a Singing Contest" (Japanese: 花輪君子供歌合戦に出場する)
It's Valentine's Day, and Maruko struggles with the decision of who she should give chocolate to. Then, Maruko goes to cheer on Hanawa when he's scheduled to make an appearance on a televised singing contest.
9
"Maru-chan Practises the Recorder!" (Japanese: まるちゃん笛の練習をする)
After a lecture from her mother about how she's wasting her spring break, Maruko decides to take a trip by herself to visit her grandparents in the next town over.
11
"A Citizen's Devotion to Disaster Drills!" (Japanese: 避難訓練に余念のない県民)
March18,1990(1990-03-18)
"Maru-chan Gets Her Report Card!" (Japanese: まるちゃん通信簿をもらう)
Maruko's school puts their earthquake-readiness to the test with a disaster drill. Then, Maruko contemplates what she should ask for as a reward for getting a good report card, without actually knowing if her report card deserves one.
12
"The Legendary Tsuchinoko Company Limited!" (Japanese: まぼろしの“ツチノコ株式会社”)
March25,1990(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)
Maruko and her friends try to strike it rich by hunting a legendary snake. Then, Maruko is overjoyed about an upcoming field trip, but it's for reasons that no one would ever expect.
13
"Maru-chan Goes on a Field Trip!" (Japanese: まるちゃん遠足に行く)
April1,1990(1990-04-01)
Maruko goes on the field trip she was preparing for in the last episode.
When she notices the sympathy they elicit from others, Maruko starts longing for a nosebleed of her own. Then, Maruko and Sakiko are stuck watching the house while their mother goes shopping.
15
"Finally! Maruo and the Class Election!" (Japanese: 丸尾君学級委員選挙いよいよ出馬)
"Maru-chan Gets Her Fortune Told!" (Japanese: まるちゃん占いをされる)
Maruko is stuck between a rock and a hard place when absolutely no one in her family believes that she has excruciating stomach pain. Then, Maruko gets swept away by everyone else's fortune-telling fever.
17
"Maru-chan Really Wants a Bird!" (Japanese: まるちゃん小鳥がほしくなる)
April29,1990(1990-04-29)
"Maru-chan Has a Birthday Party!" (Japanese: まるちゃんお誕生会を開く)
Maruko has sparrow fever and begs her parents non-stop to buy one for her. Then, Maruko's dreams of a grand birthday party are dashed when her mother exercises her executive authority over the guest list.
"Maru-chan's Late Night Feast!" (Japanese: まるちゃん深夜の宴会)
Maruko accidentally loses her mother's valuable opal ring. Then, entranced by classmate's tales of waking up during the night to find adults eating delicious treats, Maruko vows to catch her parents in the act one night as well.
Swept away on Mother's Day sentiments, Maruko wants nothing more than to make the day a special one for her mother, even with her limited budget.
20
"The Boy from the Orient in May!" (Japanese: 5月のオリエンタル小僧)
May20,1990(1990-05-20)
"The Parental Visit of Melancholy!" (Japanese: ゆううつな参観日)
A boy of unknown heritage causes a stir when he transfers into Maruko's class, much to his chagrin. Then, Maruko's mother insists on attending her class's parental visit, much to Maruko's chagrin.
21
"Maru-chan and the School Arts Festival!" (Japanese: まるちゃん学芸会に出る)
May27,1990(1990-05-27)
Maruko ends up with a lead role in the class play, much to her chagrin.
Maruko tries keeping up correspondence with two pen pals from across the country, hoping beyond hope that they'll send some presents her way. Then, Maruko catches a lucky break when her sensei calls in sick on a day when she's forgotten to do her homework.
23
"Maru-chan's Town Gets Flooded!" (Japanese: まるちゃんの町は大洪水)
June10,1990(1990-06-10)
After her town gets flooded, Maruko goes to gawk at the aftermath and then help clean up her classroom.
Overjoyed with her new umbrella, Maruko starts bringing it to school everyday which leads to teasing from her classmates. Then, Maruko remembers a time in kindergarten when she refused to go in to the class pool.
29
"Maru-chan's Bathtub Is Broken!" (Japanese: まるちゃんの家のお風呂がこわれた)
July22,1990(1990-07-22)
"The Old Man's Magic Cards!" (Japanese: おっちゃんの魔法カード)
Maruko becomes enamored with the public bath when the bathtub breaks in the Sakura family household. Then, in an adaptation of the very first chapter of the manga, Maruko and her sister try to scrounge up money to buy a set of magic cards from a shady character.
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)
July29,1990(1990-07-29)
Maruko's plans for a lazy summer are interrupted when she's forced to come to the school to take care of the class rabbits for a week.
31
"Maru-chan Goes to the South-Island! (Part 1)" (Japanese: まるちゃん南の島へ行く (前編))
August5,1990(1990-08-05)
When Grandpa wins a trip to the South Island in Thailand, Maruko is the only family member able to go.
32
"Maru-chan Goes to the South-Island! (Part 2)" (Japanese: まるちゃん南の島へ行く (後編))
August12,1990(1990-08-12)
On her grand trip to the South Island, Maruko befriends the daughter of the resort manager and goes on a bunch of amazing adventures.
33
"Maru-chan Goes to a Haunted House" (Japanese: まるちゃんお化け屋敷に行く)
August19,1990(1990-08-19)
Maru-chan boldly asserts her desire to go to a haunted house attraction hosted at a nearby department store, but when her father takes her, she realizes she bit off more than she can chew.
34
"Maru-chan Didn't Finish Her Homework!" (Japanese: 宿題をためたまる子ちゃん)
August26,1990(1990-08-26)
A lazy summer vacation catches up to Maruko when she's forced to finish an entire summer vacation's worth of homework in a single day.a
35
"Maru-chan Goes to a Photographer!" (Japanese: まるちゃん写真屋さんに行く)
September2,1990(1990-09-02)
"What Happened on a Stormy Night" (Japanese: 嵐の夜の出来事)
After she kicks up a fuss when she realizes her photo album is much more sparse than her sister's, Maruko is off to a professional photographer. Then, Maruko faces a comedy of errors on a stormy night when she attempts to hide a failed test.
"Maruko Goes to an Amusement Park" (Japanese: まる子 遊園地に行く)
September22,1991(1991-09-22)
Maruko's father is forced to suffer as chaperone when Maruko and her sister beg to go on a theme park trip put together by their neighborhood organization.
90
"The Household Cultural Classroom!" (Japanese: 家庭内カルチャー教室)
September29,1991(1991-09-29)
When Maruko finds out most of the kids in her class have after-school activities, she starts longing for an after-school activity of her own. In response, Maruko's parents attempt to pass on some of their skills, with less-than-stellar results.
91
"Maru-chan Goes on a Field Trip!" (Japanese: まるちゃん 社会科見学に行く)
October6,1991(1991-10-06)
Maruko's dreams come true when she finds out the destination for her class field trip is a candy factory.
"Maruko Wants a Bubblebath" (Japanese: まる子 泡風呂に憧れる)
Maruko gets a chance to try a renowned Japanese delicacy, but finds herself underwhelmed. Then, Hanawa sells Maruko on the concept of a bubble bath, but she finds it's easier said than done when it comes to having one in a Japanese household bathtub.
93
"The Longed-For Lunch Menu Meeting!" (Japanese: お楽しみ給食会)
October20,1991(1991-10-20)
Maruko's class gets the honor of planning the lunch menu for a day.
"Dad Borrows an 8mm Camera!" (Japanese: お父さん8ミリカメラを借りてくる)
November3,1991(1991-11-03)
In order to record the family's daily life for posterity, Maruko's father borrows an 8mm camera. Whether or not he can film anything of value is another matter, especially when two unwanted guests show up.
96
"Maruko Goes to a Festival!" (Japanese: まる子 お祭りに行く)
Maruko goes to a local festival with her grandfather. Then, a series of events leads Maruko to argue with her father about who rules and who drools when it comes to girls and boys.
97
"Everyone’s Picking on Maruko!" (Japanese: まる子みんなにばかにされる)
November17,1991(1991-11-17)
Maruko's reach exceeds her grasp when she decides to devote herself to living up to the standards set by some of the most respected people of all time.
After a fun winter break spent getting to know Hanawa's friend Mark, it's time for him to head back to New York. Maruko learns that despite all his wealth, there are still some things that Hanawa lacks.
"Mom Makes Candied Sweetfish!" (Japanese: お母さん鮎の甘露煮を作る)
Maruko's mother gives a recipe for homemade laundry detergent a try. Then, a solution is found for an abundance of unpleasant-tasting sweetfish caught by Maruko's father, but the result might be too tasty for its own good.
"Maruko Wants to Eat New Year's Porridge!" (Japanese: まる子 七草がゆが食べたい)
Maruko wants a kite of her own to fly for New Year's. Then, Maruko becomes obsessed with tracking down all the ingredients necessary to make good and proper New Year's porridge.
Maruko catches her mother off guard by insisting on evidence that the money she had given up for safekeeping was indeed deposited into a bank account. Then, a class-wide knitting craze inspires Maruko to take up the hobby herself.
106
"Maruko Wants a Hot Water Bottle!" (Japanese: まる子 湯たんぽを欲しがる)
January19,1992(1992-01-19)
Fed up with chilly nights, Maruko decides to start sleeping under the kotatsu whenever she can, much to her mother's chagrin.
107
"The School's Skating Class!" (Japanese: 学校のスケート教室)
January26,1992(1992-01-26)
Maruko's school is going to spend a day at the skating rink, but there's just one problem -- Maruko doesn't know how to skate.
108
"Here Comes the Snake Shop!" (Japanese: 町にへび屋がやって来た)
Some travelling snake handlers pass through town and put on a demonstration of the numerous snakes in their care, which thrills Maruko to no end. Then, Maruko discovers that you can actually get too much of a good thing when she starts gorging herself on amazake, a low-alcohol sweet drink made from the byproducts of sake production.
Maruko finds herself in the unlikely role of Cupid when Midori begs her for her help in landing Fujiki's heart
110
"Maruko Wants Some Star Sand" (Japanese: まる子星の砂が欲しい)
February16,1992(1992-02-16)
"Maruko Feeds the Sparrows" (Japanese: まる子 雀の餌づけをする)
Maruko becomes enamored with star sand, but she's going to need to break the bank if she wants to get her hands on some. Then, Maruko gets struck with bird fever again, and decides to capture a sparrow.
Hanawa's rise in popularity puts Maruo's position as class representative at risk... at least, that's what Maruo thinks. Then, Maruko's family deals with a termite infestation in their bathroom wall.
Maruko hopes the releasing of a large bunch of koi into a Shimizu river will put Shimizu on the map. Then, Maruko learns what hay fever is when Grandpa and a bunch of other people start sneezing uncontrollably.
116
"Nagasawa’s Home Burns Down" (Japanese: 永沢君の家、火事になる)
March29,1992(1992-03-29)
When Nagasawa loses his home because of a fire, Maruko and her classmates attempt to reach out to him in the most awkward way possible.
117
"A Sympathy Visit for Nagasawa" (Japanese: 永沢君ちの火事見舞い)
April5,1992(1992-04-05)
In the aftermath of Nagasawa's house burning down, Maruko and her friends reach out to him in his hour of need.
118
"Maruko Receives a Chain Letter" (Japanese: まる子 不幸の手紙をもらう)
April12,1992(1992-04-12)
Maruko's life is turned upside down when she receives a chain letter that vows misfortune if she doesn't continue to spread it on.
Maruko tries to improve her note-taking ability after seeing the truly impressive notebooks of some of her classmates. Then, Maruko tries to come to terms with her constant spacing out.
120
"Maruko is Picky Over the Taste of Tea" (Japanese: まる子 お茶の味にうるさい)
April26,1992(1992-04-26)
121
"Maruko's Solo Journey of Connections!" (Japanese: まる子 ふれあいの一人旅)
May3,1992(1992-05-03)
Maruko becomes obsessed with the idea of taking a solo journey, one where she makes a heartfelt connection with a stranger.
A frustrated Maruko tries to figure out how to get swallows to nest at her house. Then, Maruko's class holds a class birthday party for everyone with a birthday in May, and Maruko is one of the lucky guests of honor.
123
"Drawing Contest at the Zoo"
May17,1992(1992-05-17)
Maruko is left in the lurch when a drawing contest at the zoo requires a chaperone but neither of her parents want to attend.
Maruko is thrown into a tizzy when she hears a rumor that someone can die if they hiccup 100 times in a row. Then, Maruko looks forward to souvenirs when her father goes on a trip to Hokkaido.
"Maruko Wants an Hourglass" (Japanese: まる子 砂時計が欲しい)
Maruko's entire family is confounded by a hard-to-open jar. Then, Maruko becomes fixated on getting an hourglass that comes as a bonus with a tube of toothpaste.
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.
133
"The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!" (Japanese: 金魚すくいに情熱を)
July26,1992(1992-07-26)
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
134
"The Summer Vacation Mandatory Attendance Day!" (Japanese: 夏休みの登校日)
August2,1992(1992-08-02)
A mandatory school attendance day 10 days into summer vacation is the cure for Maruko's summertime blues, at least until she remembers some schoolwork that needs to be finished before then.
"Mom Wants to Cut Maruko's Hair" (Japanese: 「お母さん、まる子の髪を切りたい」の巻)
Hiroshi plays in a local baseball game and ends up teaching some of the boys baseball. Then, when Maruko's hair becomes long, Mom cuts it for her. Maruko isn't very happy about this and wants to go a beauty salon.
1458
"Sakiko Makes a Hideki Corner" (Japanese: お姉ちゃん、ヒデキコーナーを作る)
November17,2024(2024-11-17)
"Take a Picture Towards the Sunset!" (Japanese: 夕陽に向かって撮れ！)
Sakiko makes a Hideki Saijo corner and Maruko follows suit with a Momoe Yamaguchi corner. Then, Tamae's dad goes to take pictures of the sunset with Maruko and Tamae.
↑ 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.
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