Chibi Maruko-chan Specials: Episode Guide & Ratings

Specials Episodes

1. Episode 1

July 21st, 1991

2. Episode 2

July 1st, 1998

3. Episode 3

July 19th, 1998

4. Episode 4

July 5th, 1999

5. Episode 5

July 18th, 1999

6. Episode 6

January 16th, 2000

7. Episode 7

July 4th, 2000

8. Episode 8

July 8th, 2000

9. Episode 9

July 6th, 2001

10. Episode 10

July 9th, 2001

11. Episode 11

July 10th, 2002

12. Episode 12

July 11th, 2002

13. Episode 13

July 14th, 2003

14. Episode 14

July 18th, 2003

15. Episode 15

July 12th, 2005

16. Episode 16

December 7th, 2005

17. Episode 17

July 16th, 2006

18. Episode 18

July 24th, 2006

19. Episode 19

July 7th, 2007

20. Episode 20

March 22nd, 2009

21. Episode 21

January 31st, 2010

22. 25th Anniversary of the Anime ~ Traveling with Others, There is Pain, There is Ease, and There is Deliciousness Special "Maruko Goes to Sanuki"

January 25th, 2015

23. Episode 23

March 19th, 2017

24. Episode 24

October 1st, 2017

25. Episode 25

September 15th, 2018

26. Chibi Maruko-chan: Christmas is almost here! Neighborhood singing contest special

December 23rd, 2018

"The town is getting excited as the year comes to an end. I've been practicing for the singing contest I'm going to enter. There are a lot of tough rivals, but I'm going to sing that song!"

27. Episode 27

January 19th, 2020

28. Episode 28

March 14th, 2021

29. [Thank you! Thanks to everyone, we have a 1500th broadcast, a one-hour special]

May 1st, 20221 hr

"The next episode will finally mark the 1,500th episode of the anime Chibi Maruko-chan! We've been able to get this far thanks to everyone. Thank you so much. Also, Maruko's beloved Kin-chan will be making an appearance! We'll also be showing some nostalgic footage in this packed hour-long special! Look forward to it!"

30. "Maru-chan goes to a southern island"

January 30th, 20221 hr

"The original work's 35th anniversary! Your favorite "best episode" of the Momoko Sakura original work festival" Finally, the last episode is the one that won the most popular vote. In addition, we will announce the rankings and send you nostalgic footage in this packed 1-hour special!"

31. Episode 31

March 24th, 2024

32. Thank you! 35th Anniversary of the Anime: Laugh, Sing, and Bring Good Fortune! New Year's 1-Hour Special

January 5th, 2025

"The next episode will be a one-hour special to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the anime. There will be a story about Maruko and her friends becoming members of the Drifters, and a special episode where they hold a Chibi Maruko-chan song festival and sing all kinds of songs. I wonder what songs they'll sing, hehe, it's still a secret. Look forward to it."