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Description
The title character, Maruko, is a nine-year-old third-grade student. She is lazy, disorganized and usually late for school, in strong contrast with her neat and tidy older sister who must share her room with her. Maruko, like many kids, tries to avoid homework and chores, takes advantage of her doting grandfather and squabbles with her sister. Nevertheless, she is a well-meaning child who tries to do good.
Maruko's real name is Momoko Sakura (さくらももこ Sakura Momoko), the same as the pen-name of her creator Miki Miura 三浦美紀 (who used her own childhood experiences as inspirati... More...
Maruko's real name is Momoko Sakura (さくらももこ Sakura Momoko), the same as the pen-name of her creator Miki Miura 三浦美紀 (who used her own childhood experiences as inspirati... More...
The title character, Maruko, is a nine-year-old third-grade student. She is lazy, disorganized and usually late for school, in strong contrast with her neat and tidy older sister who must share her room with her. Maruko, like many kids, tries to avoid homework and chores, takes advantage of her doting grandfather and squabbles with her sister. Nevertheless, she is a well-meaning child who tries to do good.
Maruko's real name is Momoko Sakura (さくらももこ Sakura Momoko), the same as the pen-name of her creator Miki Miura 三浦美紀 (who used her own childhood experiences as inspiration). Her nickname "Maruko" is made of marui ("round", because of her round face) and -ko (girl child); the prefix chibi and the suffix -chan also refer to a cute child.
Maruko's trademark face fault in reaction to embarrassment is the sudden appearance of vertical lines on her face, sometimes with an unexplained gust of wind blowing behind her head. This is sometimes mimicked by female fans of the series who draw the fingers of one hand down across the face to show embarrassment. On the internet this is often used as emoticons, by speech marks. For example: -_-"
Other characters include Maruko's classmate and best friend Tama-chan. A fan favorite is Maruko's kind but absent-minded grandfather. Naive and easily tricked, he keeps a pet turtle and loves watching TV with Maruko. When feeling distressed or nostalgic, he spontaneously retreats to a surreal inner world for a few seconds to improvise a sad yet comical haiku about his state of mind.
Includes a crossover with Okada Aamin's Otousan wa Shinpaishou. Won the 13th Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo in 1989 (shared with Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!). Less...
Maruko's real name is Momoko Sakura (さくらももこ Sakura Momoko), the same as the pen-name of her creator Miki Miura 三浦美紀 (who used her own childhood experiences as inspiration). Her nickname "Maruko" is made of marui ("round", because of her round face) and -ko (girl child); the prefix chibi and the suffix -chan also refer to a cute child.
Maruko's trademark face fault in reaction to embarrassment is the sudden appearance of vertical lines on her face, sometimes with an unexplained gust of wind blowing behind her head. This is sometimes mimicked by female fans of the series who draw the fingers of one hand down across the face to show embarrassment. On the internet this is often used as emoticons, by speech marks. For example: -_-"
Other characters include Maruko's classmate and best friend Tama-chan. A fan favorite is Maruko's kind but absent-minded grandfather. Naive and easily tricked, he keeps a pet turtle and loves watching TV with Maruko. When feeling distressed or nostalgic, he spontaneously retreats to a surreal inner world for a few seconds to improvise a sad yet comical haiku about his state of mind.
Includes a crossover with Okada Aamin's Otousan wa Shinpaishou. Won the 13th Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo in 1989 (shared with Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!). Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Chibi Maruko-chan - Oono-kun to Sugiyama-kun (Adapted From)
4-Koma Chibi Maruko-chan (Adapted From)
Nagasawa-kun (Spin-Off)
Chibi Maruko-chan - Kimi o Wasurenai yo (Spin-Off)
Chibi Shikaku-chan (Alternate Story)
Chibi Maruko-chan - Watashi no Suki na Uta (Adapted From)
4-Koma Chibi Maruko-chan (Adapted From)
Nagasawa-kun (Spin-Off)
Chibi Maruko-chan - Kimi o Wasurenai yo (Spin-Off)
Chibi Shikaku-chan (Alternate Story)
Chibi Maruko-chan - Watashi no Suki na Uta (Adapted From)
Associated Names
Chibi Maruko Chan
Nhóc Maruko (Vietnamese)
ちびまる子ちゃん
櫻桃小丸子
Nhóc Maruko (Vietnamese)
ちびまる子ちゃん
櫻桃小丸子
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Latest Release(s)
v.2 c.14 by Forgotten Scans over 7 years ago
v.2 c.13.1 by Forgotten Scans over 7 years ago
v.2 c.13 by Forgotten Scans over 8 years ago
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v.2 c.13.1 by Forgotten Scans over 7 years ago
v.2 c.13 by Forgotten Scans over 8 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
18 Volumes (Ongoing)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 8.6 / 10.0 (38 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.59 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.59 / 10.0
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Last Updated
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Year
1986
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Ribon (Shueisha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #754 (+29)
Monthly Pos #1704 (+138)
3 Month Pos #3372 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4395 (+364)
Year Pos #6363 (+843)
Monthly Pos #1704 (+138)
3 Month Pos #3372 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4395 (+364)
Year Pos #6363 (+843)
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uwaaa!
by whitespade
October 16th, 2012, 11:19am
October 16th, 2012, 11:19am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
this series is quite nostalgic to me. i read it when i was young in my language (malay), i rememebr i really feel the kinship between me a maruko. wonder why its not licensed in english, it is very good!
I love this
by Miachann
October 6th, 2020, 11:14am
October 6th, 2020, 11:14am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
well this is my childhood too i remember i reading Chibi Maruko-chan mangas and watch the anime too back then when i was kid and i still remember clearly the plot even tho its already almost 2 decade since i was kid- i remember the stories when they go to empty house then when they want to go back tomorrow the house is gone- and i remember when Maruko Parents want to get divorce and all of it is Misunderstanding bruhh the ost of the anime too i still clearly remember it- i love this- same with comment above i wonder why this is not licensed in english, in my country this is really popular
... Last updated on October 6th, 2020, 11:15am
... Last updated on October 6th, 2020, 11:15am
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