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Quick Answer
- Chibi Maruko-chan(TV · 142 eps)
- Little Miss Maruko(TV · 30 eps)
- Chibi Maruko-chan Movie(Movie · 1 eps)
- Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta(Movie · 1 eps)
- Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen(Movie · 1 eps)
- Planetarium Chibi Maruko-chan: Soredemo Chikyuu wa Mawatteiru(Movie · 1 eps)
- Chibi Maruko-chan: Hi no Youjin(OVA · 1 eps)
- ...and 3 more below
Total: ~180 episodes / 72h watch time
Chibi Maruko-chan Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Chibi Maruko-chan? There are 10 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
10 entries ~72h total2 series4 movies3 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen
6.71Movie1 eps~24minNippon Animation
Finished Airing6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Chibi Maruko-chan?
Release order. Start with Chibi Maruko-chan and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Chibi Maruko-chan?
About 72 hours total across 180 episodes and 10 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 52 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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