AnimationComedy
Meet Maruko, a sweet schoolgirl with a hefty dose of curiosity (and occasional laziness!). She sails through life in a cozy town alongside her loving parents, grandparents, and sister. Maruko has a band of loyal friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cast: TARAKO, Yuko Mizutani, Yusaku Yara, Teiyu Ichiryusai, Yuko Sasaki, Naoko Watanabe, Masami Kikuchi, Nobuo Tobita, Keiko Yamamoto, Megumi Urawa, Ai Orikasa, Miki Narahashi, Chafurin, Keaton Yamada, Takeshi Aono, Kei Tomiyama, Masako Miura, Junko Iwao, Hirohiko Kakegawa, Hako Yamasaki
Genres: Animation, Comedy
Maturity rating: TV-G
TARAKO
Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)
Yuko Mizutani
Sakiko Sakura (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Hiroshi Sakura (voice)
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Sumire Sakura (voice)
Yuko Sasaki
Kotake Sakura (voice)
Naoko Watanabe
Tamae Honami (voice)
Masami Kikuchi
Kazuhiko Hanawa (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
Sueo Maruo / Ichiro (voice)
Keiko Yamamoto
Shota Yamada (voice)
Megumi Urawa
Hiromi Maeda (voice)
Ai Orikasa
Maruo's Mother (voice)
Miki Narahashi
Hanako Migiwa (voice)
Chafurin
Kimio Nagasawa (voice)
Keaton Yamada
Narration (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Tomozo Sakura (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
Tomozo Sakura (voice)
Masako Miura
Yumiko Ito (voice)
Junko Iwao
Kenta Hasegawa (voice)
Hirohiko Kakegawa
Hideyuki Togawa (voice)
Hako Yamasaki
Hako Yamazaki (voice)
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