[RAW] Chibi Maruko-chan English Sub & Dub

About [RAW] Chibi Maruko-chan

Here is what [RAW] Chibi Maruko-chan is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, slice of life and shoujo anime by Nippon Animation (1990). The premise: Momoko Sakura is an elementary school pupil who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size.

Further in, she lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many companions with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the learner committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Nippon Animation, which means the visual identity of [RAW] Chibi Maruko-chan follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.7/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 1990, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.