Chibi Maruko-chan Movie

ちびまる子ちゃん (1990) / Chibi Maruko Chan Movie (1990)
Chibi Maruko-chan Movie
Genres: Comedy, School, Shoujo
Themes: School
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Nippon Animation
Producers: Ajia-do, Fuji TV
Rating: 7.09 / 10
Rank: #4075
Popularity: #11381
Users Listed: 2,548
Users Scored: 1,138
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/04/2021
Aired: December 15, 1990 (Fall)
Type: movie
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This series centers on Maruko, a spirited nine-year-old navigating the everyday challenges of elementary school life. The narrative follows her interactions with friends and family as she experiences the familiar anxieties and joys of childhood. As the academic year progresses, Maruko finds herself adapting to shifting social dynamics within her peer group, particularly when placed in a position of influence by mischievous classmates.

The story explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and personal growth against a backdrop of school events and daily routines. While often playfully exasperating, Maruko’s character reveals relatable struggles with time management and understanding complex interpersonal relationships. The series offers a gentle and observational portrayal of childhood, emphasizing the subtle intricacies of social interaction and the bonds forged during formative years.

Characters:

  • Oono, Kenichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
  • Sakura, Momoko (Main) - Voice Actors: Tarako
  • Sugiyama, Satoshi (Main) - Voice Actors: Mayama, Ako
  • Hamazaki, Noritaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kashiwakura, Tsutomu
  • Hanawa, Kazuhiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kikuchi, Masami
  • Honami, Tamae (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Naoko
  • Makimura, Maki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Urawa, Megumi
  • Maruo, Sueo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tobita, Nobuo
  • Migiwa, Hanako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Narahashi, Miki
  • Narration (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamada, Keaton
  • Saijou, Hideji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin
  • Sakura, Sakiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko
  • Sakura, Sumire (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ichiryuusai, Teiyuu
  • Sakura, Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yara, Yuusaku
  • Sakura, Tomozou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomiyama, Kei
  • Sakura, Kotake (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Yuuko
  • Sasaki, Youko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri
  • Sekiguchi, Shinji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsukui, Kyousei
  • Togawa, Hideyuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakegawa, Hirohiko
  • Tomita, Tarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Kazuyo
  • Tsuchihashi, Toshiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miura, Masako
  • Uesugi, Mari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Ai

Staff:

  • Shibayama, Tsutomu (Director)
  • Suda, Yumiko (Director)
  • Takagi, Jun (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Tsubokura, Yuiko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Gotou, Masako (Key Animation)
  • Matsuda, Akihiko (Sound Effects)
  • Nakayama, Kazuko (Key Animation)
  • Negishi, Hiroki (Production Manager)
  • Okamura, Masahiro (Production Manager)
  • Onodera, Keiko (Editing)
  • Saida, Toshitsugu (Key Animation)
  • Saitou, Tetsuhito (Key Animation)
  • Sakura, Momoko (Original Creator)
  • Sakurai, Michiyo (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Shinji (Key Animation)
  • Shigekuni, Yuuji (Character Design)
  • Yamada, Michishiro (Animation Director)
  • Yuasa, Masaaki (Setting, Layout, Key Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Chibi Maruko-chan (anime - Parent Story)