About this season
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. Maruko has a band of loyal friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.
Episodes (142)
1. Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
10.0Aired 7 January 1990 • 25 min
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.
2. Maruko-chan is still feeling down
Aired 14 January 1990 • 25 min
3. The school tutor arrives
Aired 21 January 1990 • 25 min
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.
4. Maru-chan buys an alarm clock
Aired 28 January 1990 • 25 min
5. Today is the home visit
Aired 4 February 1990 • 25 min
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.
6. With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro
Aired 11 February 1990 • 25 min
7. Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
Aired 18 February 1990 • 25 min
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.
8. Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
Aired 25 February 1990 • 25 min
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.
9. Maru-chan receives an award
Aired 4 March 1990 • 25 min
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.
10. Maru-chan catches a cold
Aired 11 March 1990 • 25 min
11. Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
Aired 18 March 1990 • 25 min
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.
12. Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
Aired 25 March 1990 • 25 min
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.
13. Going Out For French Cuisine
Aired 1 April 1990 • 25 min
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.
14. Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run
Aired 8 April 1990 • 25 min
15. Whistle Practise
Aired 15 April 1990 • 25 min
16. We Would Like To Eat The Snow
Aired 22 April 1990 • 25 min
17. Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
Aired 29 April 1990 • 25 min
18. Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
Aired 6 May 1990 • 25 min
19. Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
Aired 13 May 1990 • 25 min
20. Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
Aired 20 May 1990 • 25 min
21. Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
Aired 27 May 1990 • 25 min
22. Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
Aired 3 June 1990 • 25 min
23. Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
Aired 10 June 1990 • 25 min
24. Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
Aired 17 June 1990 • 25 min
25. Nosebleed Longing
Aired 24 June 1990 • 25 min
26. Only Two Answering Machines
Aired 1 July 1990 • 25 min
27. You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1
Aired 8 July 1990 • 25 min
28. You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
Aired 15 July 1990 • 25 min
29. Maru-chan Becomes Blind
Aired 22 July 1990 • 25 min
30. Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling
Aired 29 July 1990 • 25 min
31. The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan
Aired 5 August 1990 • 25 min
32. Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party
Aired 12 August 1990 • 25 min
33. Mother's Treasures
Aired 19 August 1990 • 25 min
34. Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet
Aired 26 August 1990 • 25 min
35. Mother's Day Part 1
Aired 2 September 1990 • 25 min
36. Mother's Day Part 2
Aired 9 September 1990 • 25 min
37. 5 Oriental Boys
Aired 16 September 1990 • 25 min
38. Depressing Visiting Day
Aired 23 September 1990 • 25 min
39. Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1
Aired 30 September 1990 • 25 min
40. Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2
Aired 7 October 1990 • 25 min
41. Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan
Aired 14 October 1990 • 25 min
42. I Love Study Period
Aired 21 October 1990 • 25 min
43. Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1
Aired 29 October 1990 • 25 min
44. Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2
Aired 5 November 1990 • 25 min
45. Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts
Aired 11 November 1990 • 25 min
46. Ah! Physical Examination
Aired 18 November 1990 • 25 min
47. Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1
Aired 25 November 1990 • 25 min
48. Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2
Aired 2 December 1990 • 25 min
49. Opening Of The Pool Part 1
Aired 9 December 1990 • 25 min
50. Opening Of The Pool Part 2
Aired 9 December 1990 • 25 min
51. The Tanabata Wishes Part 1
Aired 16 December 1990 • 25 min
52. The Tanabata Wishes Part 2
Aired 23 December 1990 • 25 min
53. Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House
Aired 30 December 1990 • 25 min
54. Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan
Aired 6 January 1991 • 25 min
55. Otchan's Magic Card
Aired 13 January 1991 • 25 min
56. Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)
Aired 20 January 1991 • 25 min
57. Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1
Aired 27 January 1991 • 25 min
58. Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2
Aired 3 February 1991 • 25 min
59. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1
Aired 11 February 1991 • 25 min
60. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2
Aired 17 February 1991 • 25 min
61. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3
Aired 24 February 1991 • 25 min
62. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4
Aired 3 March 1991 • 25 min
63. Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1
Aired 10 March 1991 • 25 min
64. Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2
Aired 17 March 1991 • 25 min
65. Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1
Aired 24 March 1991 • 25 min
66. Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2
Aired 31 March 1991 • 25 min
67. Episode 67
Aired 7 April 1991 • 25 min
68. Episode 68
Aired 14 April 1991 • 25 min
69. Episode 69
Aired 21 April 1991 • 25 min
70. Episode 70
Aired 28 April 1991 • 25 min
71. Episode 71
Aired 5 May 1991 • 25 min
72. Episode 72
Aired 12 May 1991 • 25 min
73. Episode 73
Aired 19 May 1991 • 25 min
74. Episode 74
Aired 26 May 1991 • 25 min
75. Episode 75
Aired 2 June 1991 • 25 min
76. Episode 76
Aired 9 June 1991 • 25 min
77. Episode 77
Aired 16 June 1991 • 25 min
78. Episode 78
Aired 23 June 1991 • 25 min
79. Episode 79
Aired 30 June 1991 • 25 min
80. Episode 80
Aired 7 July 1991 • 25 min
81. Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!
Aired 14 July 1991 • 25 min
82. Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!
Aired 21 July 1991 • 25 min
83. Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!
Aired 28 July 1991 • 25 min
84. Maruko is Envious of Twins!
Aired 4 August 1991 • 25 min
85. Maruko Cleans the Shrine!
Aired 11 August 1991 • 25 min
86. The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!
Aired 18 August 1991 • 25 min
87. Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!
Aired 25 August 1991 • 25 min
88. Grandpa's Trip Around The World!
Aired 1 September 1991 • 25 min
89. Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!
Aired 8 September 1991 • 25 min
90. The Household Cultural Classroom!
Aired 15 September 1991 • 25 min
91. Episode 91
Aired 22 September 1991 • 25 min
92. Episode 92
Aired 29 September 1991 • 25 min
93. Episode 93
Aired 6 October 1991 • 25 min
94. Episode 94
Aired 13 October 1991 • 25 min
95. Episode 95
Aired 20 October 1991 • 25 min
96. Episode 96
Aired 27 October 1991 • 25 min
97. Episode 97
Aired 3 November 1991 • 25 min
98. Episode 98
Aired 10 November 1991 • 25 min
99. Episode 99
Aired 17 November 1991 • 25 min
100. Episode 100
Aired 24 November 1991 • 25 min
101. Episode 101
Aired 1 December 1991 • 25 min
102. Episode 102
Aired 8 December 1991 • 25 min
103. Episode 103
Aired 15 December 1991 • 25 min
104. Episode 104
Aired 22 December 1991 • 25 min
105. Episode 105
Aired 29 December 1991 • 25 min
106. Episode 106
Aired 5 January 1992 • 25 min
107. Episode 107
Aired 12 January 1992 • 25 min
108. Episode 108
Aired 19 January 1992 • 25 min
109. Episode 109
Aired 26 January 1992 • 25 min
110. Episode 110
Aired 2 February 1992 • 25 min
111. Episode 111
Aired 9 February 1992 • 25 min
112. Episode 112
Aired 16 February 1992 • 25 min
113. Episode 113
Aired 23 February 1992 • 25 min
114. Episode 114
Aired 1 March 1992 • 25 min
115. Episode 115
Aired 8 March 1992 • 25 min
116. Episode 116
Aired 15 March 1992 • 25 min
117. Episode 117
Aired 22 March 1992 • 25 min
118. Episode 118
Aired 29 March 1992 • 25 min
119. Episode 119
Aired 5 April 1992 • 25 min
120. Episode 120
Aired 12 April 1992 • 25 min
121. Episode 121
Aired 19 April 1992 • 25 min
122. Episode 122
Aired 26 April 1992 • 25 min
123. Episode 123
Aired 3 May 1992 • 25 min
124. Episode 124
Aired 10 May 1992 • 25 min
125. Episode 125
Aired 17 May 1992 • 25 min
126. Episode 126
Aired 24 May 1992 • 25 min
127. Episode 127
Aired 31 May 1992 • 25 min
128. Episode 128
Aired 7 June 1992 • 25 min
129. Episode 129
Aired 14 June 1992 • 25 min
130. Episode 130
Aired 21 June 1992 • 25 min
131. Episode 131
Aired 28 June 1992 • 25 min
132. Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
Aired 5 July 1992 • 25 min
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!
Aired 12 July 1992 • 25 min
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
134. Episode 134
Aired 19 July 1992 • 25 min
135. Episode 135
Aired 26 July 1992 • 25 min
136. Episode 136
Aired 2 August 1992 • 25 min
137. Episode 137
Aired 9 August 1992 • 25 min
138. Episode 138
Aired 16 August 1992 • 25 min
139. Episode 139
Aired 23 August 1992 • 25 min
140. Episode 140
Aired 30 August 1992 • 25 min
141. Episode 141
Aired 6 September 1992 • 25 min
142. Episode 142
Aired 13 September 1992 • 25 min