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Is the Anime Finished?
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Is Chibi Maruko-chan finished?

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In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Chibi Maruko-chan”, also known by the following titles:

  • ちびまる子ちゃん
  • Petite Maruko-chan
  • Little Miss Maruko

Status
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Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌

Here’s how we reached that conclusion:

  • Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
  • The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
  • The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates

Taken together, these points indicate that Chibi Maruko-chan is still ongoing in some form.

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Chibi Maruko-chan ↗ ↖

August 1, 1986
Finished Manga
ちびまる子ちゃん
Momoko Sakura
SummaryThe first story under the title "Chibi Maruko-chan" was published in the August 1986 edition of the shoujo manga magazine Ribon. Other semi-autobiographical stories by the author had appeared in Ribon and Ribon Original in 1984 and 1985, and were included in the first "Chibi Maruko-chan" tankōbon in 1987. The author first began writing and submitting strips in her final year of senior high school, although Shueisha (the publisher of Ribon and Ribon Original) did not decide to run them until over a year later. The author's intent was to write "essays in manga form." Many stories are inspired by incidents from the author's own life, and some characters are based on her family and friends. The nostalgic, honest and thoughtful tone of the strip led to its becoming popular among a wider audience.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Chibi Maruko-chan ↗ ↖

January 7, 1990
Finished Airing TV
ちびまる子ちゃん
Petite Maruko-chan
SummaryMomoko 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 her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life.

(Source: ANN)

Chibi Maruko-chan Movie ↗ ↖

December 15, 1990
Finished Airing Movie
ちびまる子ちゃん (1990)
Chibi Maruko Chan Movie (1990)
SummaryChibi Maruko chan is the nickname of a sweetly obnoxious 9-year-old girl. She tricks her grandfather, ponders for hours over how to spend her allowance, and hates sitting next to ugly boys. She talks, feels and lives just as real kids do.

As the second term commences, Maruko and her classmates return to their small groups. Maruko’s group includes two naughty boys and Maruko is forced to be one of their subordinates. She seems to face a lot of pressure at school.

As the school’s athletic meet approaches, all the classmates are busy exercising. Maruko is no exception, although her laziness means that she is late sometimes. Maruko realizes that the two boys rival each other in everything they do, and that their friendship is deep and strong.

(Source: AnimeNfo)

Chibi Maruko-chan Special ↗ ↖

July 21, 1991
Finished Airing TV Special
ちびまる子ちゃん スペシャル
Chibi Maruko-chan Episode 80.5
SummarySpecial episode of the first Chibi Maruko-chan series that aired on the variety program FNS Day.

Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta ↗ ↖

December 19, 1992
Finished Airing Movie
ちびまる子ちゃん わたしの好きな歌
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
SummarySakura Momoko's teacher assigns the third grade to draw an image based on their favorite song to enter a contest. Momoko loves a song she recently learned during her music class and is anxious to make a good drawing based on it. On her way to meet her relatives in Shizuoka, she meets Shouko Kimura, a university student who occasionally draws portraits at the local train station and plans to also participate in an art contest. Fascinated by her illustrations, Sakura meets Kimura once again. Shouko is enchanted by Momoko's sympathy and honesty. They quickly become friends and end up inspiring each other in their own way.

(Source: ANN)

Chibi Maruko-chan (1995) ↗ ↖

January 8, 1995
Currently Airing TV
Little Miss Maruko
ちびまる子ちゃん
SummaryMomoko 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 her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life.

(Source: ANN)

Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen ↗ ↖

December 23, 2015
Finished Airing Movie
映画ちびまる子ちゃん イタリアから来た少年
SummaryWhen six international students descend on Shimizu for a homestay, an Italian boy takes an unusual liking to Maruko, who isn't too impressed by the situation. Can she put aside her annoyance in order to help him connect to the memory of one of his closest family members? Join the expansive cast of Chibi Maruko-chan as they embark on their first cinematic adventure in 23 years!

(Source: MaruChanSubs)