Chibi Maruko-chan Movie (1990) English Sub & Dub
ちびまる子ちゃん (1990)
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Synopsis
Chibi 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)
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About Chibi Maruko-chan Movie (1990)
Chibi Maruko-chan Movie (1990) (ちびまる子ちゃん (1990)) arrives as a comedy anime (1990), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Chibi 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.
As things develop, 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.
In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Momoko Sakura (TARAKO) and Toshiko Tsuchihashi (Masako Miura) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.
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Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, TARAKO voicing Momoko Sakura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1990, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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