A manga series may have come to an end, but not our childhood memories. Many Chinese fans slipped down the memory lane when Japanese publisher Shueisha announced last week that the manga series Chibi ...

Originally created by Momoko Sakura, CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN is set in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (now Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City), and warmly depicts the everyday life of the Sakura ...

From 12:00 PM on September 16 to 12:00 AM on September 26, Maruko will appear as a virtual guest for the very first time on WePlay's voice rooms. She will interact closely with players, sharing ...

Fuji TV’s reputation has taken a severe hit following allegations surrounding former SMAP member and TV host Nakai Masahiro, leading to a dramatic loss of sponsors for the broadcaster. The impact ...

Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with ...

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 ...

Mentholatum Hong Kong has teamed up with characters from the Japanese manga Chibi Maruko-chan to remind everyone of the care and comfort Mentholatum products provide. As part of the 135th Anniversary ...

On March 4, a voice acting legend left us, as TAKARO—who had been voicing the lead character in the Chibi Maruko-chan anime for 34 years—passed away at the age of 63. Since the Maruko-chan anime is ...

Amidst the Japanese entertainment industry’s processing of the untimely passing of Dragon Ball mangaka Akira Toriyama death, the anime world was hit with the devastating news that iconic anime voice ...