Episodes
Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
January 7, 1990
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.
Maruko-chan is still feeling down
January 14, 1990
The school tutor arrives
January 21, 1990
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.
Maru-chan buys an alarm clock
January 28, 1990
Today is the home visit
February 4, 1990
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.
With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro
February 11, 1990
Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
February 18, 1990
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.
Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
February 25, 1990
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.
Maru-chan receives an award
March 4, 1990
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.
Maru-chan catches a cold
March 11, 1990
Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
March 18, 1990
Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
March 25, 1990
Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
Going Out For French Cuisine
April 1, 1990
Maruko's family heads to a French restaurant to broaden their palettes, but nobody is quite ready for what they'll encounter there. Then, the dreaded school marathon has finally arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.
Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run
April 8, 1990
Whistle Practise
April 15, 1990
We Would Like To Eat The Snow
April 22, 1990
Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
April 29, 1990
Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
May 6, 1990
Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
May 13, 1990
Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
May 20, 1990
Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
May 27, 1990
Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
June 3, 1990
Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
June 10, 1990
Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
June 17, 1990
Nosebleed Longing
June 24, 1990
Only Two Answering Machines
July 1, 1990
You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1
July 8, 1990
You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
July 15, 1990
Maru-chan Becomes Blind
July 22, 1990
Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling
July 29, 1990
The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan
August 5, 1990
Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party
August 12, 1990
Mother's Treasures
August 19, 1990
Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet
August 26, 1990
Mother's Day Part 1
September 2, 1990
Mother's Day Part 2
September 9, 1990
5 Oriental Boys
September 16, 1990
Depressing Visiting Day
September 23, 1990
Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1
September 30, 1990
Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2
October 7, 1990
Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan
October 14, 1990
I Love Study Period
October 21, 1990
Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1
October 29, 1990
Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2
November 5, 1990
Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts
November 11, 1990
Ah! Physical Examination
November 18, 1990
Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1
November 25, 1990
Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2
December 2, 1990
Opening Of The Pool Part 1
December 9, 1990
Opening Of The Pool Part 2
December 9, 1990
The Tanabata Wishes Part 1
December 16, 1990
The Tanabata Wishes Part 2
December 23, 1990
Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House
December 30, 1990
Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan
January 6, 1991
Otchan's Magic Card
January 13, 1991
Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)
January 20, 1991
Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1
January 27, 1991
Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2
February 3, 1991
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1
February 11, 1991
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2
February 17, 1991
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3
February 24, 1991
Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4
March 3, 1991
Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1
March 10, 1991
Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2
March 17, 1991
Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1
March 24, 1991
Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2
March 31, 1991
Episode 67
April 7, 1991
Episode 68
April 14, 1991
Episode 69
April 21, 1991
Episode 70
April 28, 1991
Episode 71
May 5, 1991
Episode 72
May 12, 1991
Episode 73
May 19, 1991
Episode 74
May 26, 1991
Episode 75
June 2, 1991
Episode 76
June 9, 1991
Episode 77
June 16, 1991
Episode 78
June 23, 1991
Episode 79
June 30, 1991
Episode 80
July 7, 1991
Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!
July 14, 1991
Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!
July 21, 1991
Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!
July 28, 1991
Maruko is Envious of Twins!
August 4, 1991
Maruko Cleans the Shrine!
August 11, 1991
The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!
August 18, 1991
Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!
August 25, 1991
Grandpa's Trip Around The World!
September 1, 1991
Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!
September 8, 1991
The Household Cultural Classroom!
September 15, 1991
Episode 91
September 22, 1991
Episode 92
September 29, 1991
Episode 93
October 6, 1991
Episode 94
October 13, 1991
Episode 95
October 20, 1991
Episode 96
October 27, 1991
Episode 97
November 3, 1991
Episode 98
November 10, 1991
Episode 99
November 17, 1991
Episode 100
November 24, 1991
Episode 101
December 1, 1991
Episode 102
December 8, 1991
Episode 103
December 15, 1991
Episode 104
December 22, 1991
Episode 105
December 29, 1991
Episode 106
January 5, 1992
Episode 107
January 12, 1992
Episode 108
January 19, 1992
Episode 109
January 26, 1992
Episode 110
February 2, 1992
Episode 111
February 9, 1992
Episode 112
February 16, 1992
Episode 113
February 23, 1992
Episode 114
March 1, 1992
Episode 115
March 8, 1992
Episode 116
March 15, 1992
Episode 117
March 22, 1992
Episode 118
March 29, 1992
Episode 119
April 5, 1992
Episode 120
April 12, 1992
Episode 121
April 19, 1992
Episode 122
April 26, 1992
Episode 123
May 3, 1992
Episode 124
May 10, 1992
Episode 125
May 17, 1992
Episode 126
May 24, 1992
Episode 127
May 31, 1992
Episode 128
June 7, 1992
Episode 129
June 14, 1992
Episode 130
June 21, 1992
Episode 131
June 28, 1992
Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
July 5, 1992
It's the last day before summer vacation, but a never-ending list of chores before school can be let out takes the wind out of Maruko's sails.
The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!
July 12, 1992
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
Episode 134
July 19, 1992
Episode 135
July 26, 1992
Episode 136
August 2, 1992
Episode 137
August 9, 1992
Episode 138
August 16, 1992
Episode 139
August 23, 1992
Episode 140
August 30, 1992
Episode 141
September 6, 1992
Episode 142
September 13, 1992