Original
01/07/1990 - 09/27/1992 Finished
Chibi Maruko-chan (ちびまる子ちゃん)
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 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)
122
Total episodes
122
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 122 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Chibi Maruko-chan have? Well, currently Chibi Maruko-chan has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Chibi Maruko-chan doesn't have a single filler episode: all 122 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 122 episodes of Chibi Maruko-chan aired in 1990–1992 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Chibi Maruko-chan is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 122 without detours. If you came looking for which Chibi Maruko-chan episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
122 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maru-chan's Sibling Rivalry! / Maru-chan's in the New Year Mood!01/07/1990 | 01/07/1990 | Canon |
| 2 | Here Comes the Tutor! / Maru-chan buys an Alarm Clock!01/14/1990 | 01/14/1990 | Canon |
| 3 | Today is Sensei's Home Visit! / Let's Meet the Pretentious Kid!01/21/1990 | 01/21/1990 | Canon |
| 4 | Maru-Chan Learns to Ride a Bike (part 1) / Maru-Chan Learns to Ride a Bike (part 2)01/28/1990 | 01/28/1990 | Canon |
| 5 | Maru-Chan Gets a Certificate / Maru-Chan Catches a Cold02/04/1990 | 02/04/1990 | Canon |
| 6 | Maru-Chan And Friends Find a Puppy02/11/1990 | 02/11/1990 | Canon |
| 7 | My Family Eats French Cuisine / Maru-Chan Hates Marathons02/18/1990 | 02/18/1990 | Canon |
| 8 | The Valentine's Day of Sadness / Hanawa Enters a Singing Contest02/25/1990 | 02/25/1990 | Canon |
| 9 | Maru-Chan Practises The Recorder / I Want To Eat Snow03/04/1990 | 03/04/1990 | Canon |
| 10 | Maru-Chan Visits Faraway Relatives03/11/1990 | 03/11/1990 | Canon |
| 29 | Maru-chan's Bathtub Is Broken!/The Old Man's Magic Cards!07/22/1990 | 07/22/1990 | Canon |
| 30 | Maru-chan Goes to School During Summer Break!07/29/1990 | 07/29/1990 | Canon |
| 31 | Maru-chan Goes to the South-Island! (Part 1)08/05/1990 | 08/05/1990 | Canon |
| 32 | Maru-chan Goes to the South-Island! (Part 2)08/12/1990 | 08/12/1990 | Canon |
| 33 | Episode 3308/19/1990 | 08/19/1990 | Canon |
| 34 | Episode 3408/26/1990 | 08/26/1990 | Canon |
| 35 | Episode 3509/02/1990 | 09/02/1990 | Canon |
| 36 | Episode 3609/09/1990 | 09/09/1990 | Canon |
| 37 | Episode 3709/16/1990 | 09/16/1990 | Canon |
| 38 | Episode 3809/23/1990 | 09/23/1990 | Canon |
| 39 | Episode 3909/30/1990 | 09/30/1990 | Canon |
| 40 | Episode 4010/07/1990 | 10/07/1990 | Canon |
| 41 | Episode 4110/14/1990 | 10/14/1990 | Canon |
| 42 | Episode 4210/21/1990 | 10/21/1990 | Canon |
| 43 | Episode 4310/28/1990 | 10/28/1990 | Canon |
| 44 | Episode 4411/04/1990 | 11/04/1990 | Canon |
| 45 | Episode 4511/11/1990 | 11/11/1990 | Canon |
| 46 | Episode 4611/18/1990 | 11/18/1990 | Canon |
| 47 | Episode 4711/25/1990 | 11/25/1990 | Canon |
| 48 | Episode 4812/02/1990 | 12/02/1990 | Canon |
| 49 | Episode 4912/09/1990 | 12/09/1990 | Canon |
| 50 | Episode 5012/16/1990 | 12/16/1990 | Canon |
| 51 | Episode 5112/23/1990 | 12/23/1990 | Canon |
| 52 | Episode 5212/30/1990 | 12/30/1990 | Canon |
| 53 | Episode 5301/06/1991 | 01/06/1991 | Canon |
| 54 | Episode 5401/13/1991 | 01/13/1991 | Canon |
| 55 | Episode 5501/20/1991 | 01/20/1991 | Canon |
| 56 | Episode 5601/27/1991 | 01/27/1991 | Canon |
| 57 | Episode 5702/03/1991 | 02/03/1991 | Canon |
| 58 | Episode 5802/10/1991 | 02/10/1991 | Canon |
| 59 | Episode 5902/17/1991 | 02/17/1991 | Canon |
| 60 | Episode 6002/24/1991 | 02/24/1991 | Canon |
| 61 | Episode 6103/03/1991 | 03/03/1991 | Canon |
| 62 | Episode 6203/10/1991 | 03/10/1991 | Canon |
| 63 | Episode 6303/17/1991 | 03/17/1991 | Canon |
| 64 | Episode 6403/24/1991 | 03/24/1991 | Canon |
| 65 | Episode 6503/31/1991 | 03/31/1991 | Canon |
| 66 | Episode 6604/07/1991 | 04/07/1991 | Canon |
| 67 | Episode 6704/14/1991 | 04/14/1991 | Canon |
| 68 | Episode 6804/21/1991 | 04/21/1991 | Canon |
| 69 | Episode 6904/28/1991 | 04/28/1991 | Canon |
| 70 | Maruko's Children Day!05/05/1991 | 05/05/1991 | Canon |
| 71 | Episode 7105/12/1991 | 05/12/1991 | Canon |
| 72 | Episode 7205/19/1991 | 05/19/1991 | Canon |
| 73 | Episode 7305/26/1991 | 05/26/1991 | Canon |
| 74 | Episode 7406/02/1991 | 06/02/1991 | Canon |
| 75 | Episode 7506/09/1991 | 06/09/1991 | Canon |
| 76 | Episode 7606/16/1991 | 06/16/1991 | Canon |
| 77 | Episode 7706/23/1991 | 06/23/1991 | Canon |
| 78 | Episode 7806/30/1991 | 06/30/1991 | Canon |
| 79 | Episode 7907/07/1991 | 07/07/1991 | Canon |
| 80 | Episode 8007/14/1991 | 07/14/1991 | Canon |
| 81 | Episode 8107/28/1991 | 07/28/1991 | Canon |
| 82 | Episode 8208/04/1991 | 08/04/1991 | Canon |
| 83 | Episode 8308/11/1991 | 08/11/1991 | Canon |
| 84 | Episode 8408/18/1991 | 08/18/1991 | Canon |
| 85 | Episode 8508/25/1991 | 08/25/1991 | Canon |
| 86 | Episode 8609/01/1991 | 09/01/1991 | Canon |
| 88 | Episode 8809/08/1991 | 09/08/1991 | Canon |
| 89 | Episode 8909/22/1991 | 09/22/1991 | Canon |
| 90 | Episode 9009/29/1991 | 09/29/1991 | Canon |
| 91 | Episode 9110/06/1991 | 10/06/1991 | Canon |
| 92 | Episode 9210/13/1991 | 10/13/1991 | Canon |
| 93 | Episode 9310/20/1991 | 10/20/1991 | Canon |
| 94 | Episode 9410/27/1991 | 10/27/1991 | Canon |
| 95 | Episode 9511/03/1991 | 11/03/1991 | Canon |
| 96 | Episode 9611/10/1991 | 11/10/1991 | Canon |
| 97 | Episode 9711/17/1991 | 11/17/1991 | Canon |
| 98 | Episode 9811/24/1991 | 11/24/1991 | Canon |
| 99 | Episode 9912/01/1991 | 12/01/1991 | Canon |
| 100 | Episode 10012/08/1991 | 12/08/1991 | Canon |
| 101 | Episode 10112/15/1991 | 12/15/1991 | Canon |
| 102 | Episode 10212/22/1991 | 12/22/1991 | Canon |
| 103 | Episode 10312/29/1991 | 12/29/1991 | Canon |
| 104 | Episode 10401/05/1992 | 01/05/1992 | Canon |
| 105 | Episode 10501/12/1992 | 01/12/1992 | Canon |
| 106 | Episode 10601/19/1992 | 01/19/1992 | Canon |
| 107 | Episode 10701/26/1992 | 01/26/1992 | Canon |
| 108 | Episode 10802/02/1992 | 02/02/1992 | Canon |
| 109 | Episode 10902/09/1992 | 02/09/1992 | Canon |
| 110 | Episode 11002/16/1992 | 02/16/1992 | Canon |
| 111 | Episode 11102/23/1992 | 02/23/1992 | Canon |
| 112 | Episode 11203/01/1992 | 03/01/1992 | Canon |
| 113 | Episode 11303/08/1992 | 03/08/1992 | Canon |
| 114 | Episode 11403/15/1992 | 03/15/1992 | Canon |
| 115 | Episode 11503/22/1992 | 03/22/1992 | Canon |
| 116 | Episode 11603/29/1992 | 03/29/1992 | Canon |
| 117 | Episode 11704/05/1992 | 04/05/1992 | Canon |
| 118 | Episode 11804/12/1992 | 04/12/1992 | Canon |
| 119 | Episode 11904/19/1992 | 04/19/1992 | Canon |
| 120 | Episode 12004/26/1992 | 04/26/1992 | Canon |
| 121 | Episode 12105/03/1992 | 05/03/1992 | Canon |
| 122 | Episode 12205/10/1992 | 05/10/1992 | Canon |
| 123 | Episode 12305/17/1992 | 05/17/1992 | Canon |
| 124 | Episode 12405/24/1992 | 05/24/1992 | Canon |
| 125 | Episode 12505/31/1992 | 05/31/1992 | Canon |
| 126 | Episode 12606/07/1992 | 06/07/1992 | Canon |
| 127 | Episode 12706/14/1992 | 06/14/1992 | Canon |
| 128 | Episode 12806/21/1992 | 06/21/1992 | Canon |
| 129 | Episode 12906/28/1992 | 06/28/1992 | Canon |
| 130 | Episode 13007/05/1992 | 07/05/1992 | Canon |
| 131 | Episode 13107/12/1992 | 07/12/1992 | Canon |
| 132 | Episode 13207/19/1992 | 07/19/1992 | Canon |
| 133 | Episode 13307/26/1992 | 07/26/1992 | Canon |
| 135 | Episode 13508/09/1992 | 08/09/1992 | Canon |
| 136 | Episode 13608/16/1992 | 08/16/1992 | Canon |
| 137 | Episode 13708/23/1992 | 08/23/1992 | Canon |
| 138 | Episode 13808/30/1992 | 08/30/1992 | Canon |
| 139 | Episode 13909/06/1992 | 09/06/1992 | Canon |
| 140 | Episode 14009/13/1992 | 09/13/1992 | Canon |
| 141 | Episode 14109/20/1992 | 09/20/1992 | Canon |
| 142 | Episode 14209/27/1992 | 09/27/1992 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Chibi Maruko-chan have?
Chibi Maruko-chan has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Chibi Maruko-chan have?
In total, Chibi Maruko-chan has 122 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Chibi Maruko-chan?
It is recommended to watch Chibi Maruko-chan in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Chibi Maruko-chan online?
Chibi Maruko-chan is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Chibi Maruko-chan a complete anime?
Yes, Chibi Maruko-chan is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Chibi Maruko-chan have?
No, Chibi Maruko-chan does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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