Chibi Maruko-chan originated as a shoujo manga that ran from 1986 until 2016. The TV show started in 1995, and is still running. Chibi Maruko-chan follows the story of Momoko Sakura, whose nickname is ...

"The next episode will be a one-hour special to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the anime. There will be a story about Maruko and her friends becoming members of the Drifters, and a special episode ...

Manga cover art for the upcoming 18th volume of "Chibi Maruko-chan" (Little Maruko), which will be published in October 2022. (C) Sakura Production Co. TOKYO -- Japanese publisher Shueisha Inc.

Chibi Maruko-chan, one of Japan’s longest-running animated shows, has had a slight change recently. The titular character, Maruko-Chan, got a haircut, and Chinese fans are having a field day. That’s ...