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Chibi Maruko-chan

Chibi Maruko-chan

1990 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Comedy, Family

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.

Directed by Yumiko Suda · Written by Momoko Sakura

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