Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!

S01 E01 • Sunday, Jan 7, 1990 • Jan 7 • 25m

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.

Maruko-chan is still feeling down

S01 E02 • Sunday, Jan 14, 1990 • Jan 14 • 25m

The school tutor arrives

S01 E03 • Sunday, Jan 21, 1990 • Jan 21 • 25m

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.

Maru-chan buys an alarm clock

S01 E04 • Sunday, Jan 28, 1990 • Jan 28 • 25m

Today is the home visit

S01 E05 • Sunday, Feb 4, 1990 • Feb 4 • 25m

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.

With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro

S01 E06 • Sunday, Feb 11, 1990 • Feb 11 • 25m

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1

S01 E07 • Sunday, Feb 18, 1990 • Feb 18 • 25m

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.

Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2

S01 E08 • Sunday, Feb 25, 1990 • Feb 25 • 25m

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.

Maru-chan receives an award

S01 E09 • Sunday, Mar 4, 1990 • Mar 4 • 25m

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.

Maru-chan catches a cold

S01 E10 • Sunday, Mar 11, 1990 • Mar 11 • 25m

Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1

S01 E11 • Sunday, Mar 18, 1990 • Mar 18 • 25m

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.

Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2

S01 E12 • Sunday, Mar 25, 1990 • Mar 25 • 25m

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.

Going Out For French Cuisine

S01 E13 • Sunday, Apr 1, 1990 • Apr 1 • 25m

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.

Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run

S01 E14 • Sunday, Apr 8, 1990 • Apr 8 • 25m

Whistle Practise

S01 E15 • Sunday, Apr 15, 1990 • Apr 15 • 25m

We Would Like To Eat The Snow

S01 E16 • Sunday, Apr 22, 1990 • Apr 22 • 25m

Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1

S01 E17 • Sunday, Apr 29, 1990 • Apr 29 • 25m

Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2

S01 E18 • Sunday, May 6, 1990 • May 6 • 25m

Citizens Have No Intention To Drill

S01 E19 • Sunday, May 13, 1990 • May 13 • 25m

Get The Report Card Maruko-chan

S01 E20 • Sunday, May 20, 1990 • May 20 • 25m

Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.

S01 E21 • Sunday, May 27, 1990 • May 27 • 25m

Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion

S01 E22 • Sunday, Jun 3, 1990 • Jun 3 • 25m

Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1

S01 E23 • Sunday, Jun 10, 1990 • Jun 10 • 25m

Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2

S01 E24 • Sunday, Jun 17, 1990 • Jun 17 • 25m

Nosebleed Longing

S01 E25 • Sunday, Jun 24, 1990 • Jun 24 • 25m

Only Two Answering Machines

S01 E26 • Sunday, Jul 1, 1990 • Jul 1 • 25m

You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1

S01 E27 • Sunday, Jul 8, 1990 • Jul 8 • 25m

You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2

S01 E28 • Sunday, Jul 15, 1990 • Jul 15 • 25m

Maru-chan Becomes Blind

S01 E29 • Sunday, Jul 22, 1990 • Jul 22 • 25m

Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling

S01 E30 • Sunday, Jul 29, 1990 • Jul 29 • 25m

The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan

S01 E31 • Sunday, Aug 5, 1990 • Aug 5 • 25m

Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party

S01 E32 • Sunday, Aug 12, 1990 • Aug 12 • 25m

Mother's Treasures

S01 E33 • Sunday, Aug 19, 1990 • Aug 19 • 25m

Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet

S01 E34 • Sunday, Aug 26, 1990 • Aug 26 • 25m

Mother's Day Part 1

S01 E35 • Sunday, Sep 2, 1990 • Sep 2 • 25m

Mother's Day Part 2

S01 E36 • Sunday, Sep 9, 1990 • Sep 9 • 25m

5 Oriental Boys

S01 E37 • Sunday, Sep 16, 1990 • Sep 16 • 25m

Depressing Visiting Day

S01 E38 • Sunday, Sep 23, 1990 • Sep 23 • 25m

Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1

S01 E39 • Sunday, Sep 30, 1990 • Sep 30 • 25m

Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2

S01 E40 • Sunday, Oct 7, 1990 • Oct 7 • 25m

Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan

S01 E41 • Sunday, Oct 14, 1990 • Oct 14 • 25m

I Love Study Period

S01 E42 • Sunday, Oct 21, 1990 • Oct 21 • 25m

Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1

S01 E43 • Monday, Oct 29, 1990 • Oct 29 • 25m

Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2

S01 E44 • Monday, Nov 5, 1990 • Nov 5 • 25m

Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts

S01 E45 • Sunday, Nov 11, 1990 • Nov 11 • 25m

Ah! Physical Examination

S01 E46 • Sunday, Nov 18, 1990 • Nov 18 • 25m

Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1

S01 E47 • Sunday, Nov 25, 1990 • Nov 25 • 25m

Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2

S01 E48 • Sunday, Dec 2, 1990 • Dec 2 • 25m

Opening Of The Pool Part 1

S01 E49 • Sunday, Dec 9, 1990 • Dec 9 • 25m

Opening Of The Pool Part 2

S01 E50 • Sunday, Dec 9, 1990 • Dec 9 • 25m