Season 1
1990 · 142 episodes
Episodes
1. Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
January 7, 1990 · 25m
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.
2. Maruko-chan is still feeling down
January 14, 1990 · 25m
3. The school tutor arrives
January 21, 1990 · 25m
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.
4. Maru-chan buys an alarm clock
January 28, 1990 · 25m
5. Today is the home visit
February 4, 1990 · 25m
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.
6. With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro
February 11, 1990 · 25m
7. Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
February 18, 1990 · 25m
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.
8. Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
February 25, 1990 · 25m
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.
9. Maru-chan receives an award
March 4, 1990 · 25m
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.
10. Maru-chan catches a cold
March 11, 1990 · 25m
11. Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
March 18, 1990 · 25m
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.
12. Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
March 25, 1990 · 25m
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.
13. Going Out For French Cuisine
April 1, 1990 · 25m
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.
14. Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run
April 8, 1990 · 25m
15. Whistle Practise
April 15, 1990 · 25m
16. We Would Like To Eat The Snow
April 22, 1990 · 25m
17. Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
April 29, 1990 · 25m
18. Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
May 6, 1990 · 25m
19. Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
May 13, 1990 · 25m
20. Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
May 20, 1990 · 25m
21. Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
May 27, 1990 · 25m
22. Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
June 3, 1990 · 25m
23. Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
June 10, 1990 · 25m
24. Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
June 17, 1990 · 25m
25. Nosebleed Longing
June 24, 1990 · 25m
26. Only Two Answering Machines
July 1, 1990 · 25m
27. You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1
July 8, 1990 · 25m
28. You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2
July 15, 1990 · 25m
29. Maru-chan Becomes Blind
July 22, 1990 · 25m
30. Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling
July 29, 1990 · 25m
31. The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan
August 5, 1990 · 25m
32. Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party
August 12, 1990 · 25m
33. Mother's Treasures
August 19, 1990 · 25m
34. Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet
August 26, 1990 · 25m
35. Mother's Day Part 1
September 2, 1990 · 25m
36. Mother's Day Part 2
September 9, 1990 · 25m
37. 5 Oriental Boys
September 16, 1990 · 25m
38. Depressing Visiting Day
September 23, 1990 · 25m
39. Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1
September 30, 1990 · 25m
40. Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2
October 7, 1990 · 25m
41. Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan
October 14, 1990 · 25m
42. I Love Study Period
October 21, 1990 · 25m
43. Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1
October 29, 1990 · 25m
44. Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2
November 5, 1990 · 25m
45. Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts
November 11, 1990 · 25m
46. Ah! Physical Examination
November 18, 1990 · 25m
47. Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1
November 25, 1990 · 25m
48. Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2
December 2, 1990 · 25m
49. Opening Of The Pool Part 1
December 9, 1990 · 25m
50. Opening Of The Pool Part 2
December 9, 1990 · 25m
51. The Tanabata Wishes Part 1
December 16, 1990 · 25m
52. The Tanabata Wishes Part 2
December 23, 1990 · 25m
53. Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House
December 30, 1990 · 25m
54. Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan
January 6, 1991 · 25m
55. Otchan's Magic Card
January 13, 1991 · 25m
56. Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)
January 20, 1991 · 25m
57. Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1
January 27, 1991 · 25m
58. Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2
February 3, 1991 · 25m
59. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1
February 11, 1991 · 25m
60. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2
February 17, 1991 · 25m
61. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3
February 24, 1991 · 25m
62. Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4
March 3, 1991 · 25m
63. Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1
March 10, 1991 · 25m
64. Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2
March 17, 1991 · 25m
65. Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1
March 24, 1991 · 25m
66. Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2
March 31, 1991 · 25m
67. Episode 67
April 7, 1991 · 25m
68. Episode 68
April 14, 1991 · 25m
69. Episode 69
April 21, 1991 · 25m
70. Episode 70
April 28, 1991 · 25m
71. Episode 71
May 5, 1991 · 25m
72. Episode 72
May 12, 1991 · 25m
73. Episode 73
May 19, 1991 · 25m
74. Episode 74
May 26, 1991 · 25m
75. Episode 75
June 2, 1991 · 25m
76. Episode 76
June 9, 1991 · 25m
77. Episode 77
June 16, 1991 · 25m
78. Episode 78
June 23, 1991 · 25m
79. Episode 79
June 30, 1991 · 25m
80. Episode 80
July 7, 1991 · 25m
81. Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!
July 14, 1991 · 25m
82. Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!
July 21, 1991 · 25m
83. Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!
July 28, 1991 · 25m
84. Maruko is Envious of Twins!
August 4, 1991 · 25m
85. Maruko Cleans the Shrine!
August 11, 1991 · 25m
86. The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!
August 18, 1991 · 25m
87. Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!
August 25, 1991 · 25m
88. Grandpa's Trip Around The World!
September 1, 1991 · 25m
89. Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!
September 8, 1991 · 25m
90. The Household Cultural Classroom!
September 15, 1991 · 25m
91. Episode 91
September 22, 1991 · 25m
92. Episode 92
September 29, 1991 · 25m
93. Episode 93
October 6, 1991 · 25m
94. Episode 94
October 13, 1991 · 25m
95. Episode 95
October 20, 1991 · 25m
96. Episode 96
October 27, 1991 · 25m
97. Episode 97
November 3, 1991 · 25m
98. Episode 98
November 10, 1991 · 25m
99. Episode 99
November 17, 1991 · 25m
100. Episode 100
November 24, 1991 · 25m
101. Episode 101
December 1, 1991 · 25m
102. Episode 102
December 8, 1991 · 25m
103. Episode 103
December 15, 1991 · 25m
104. Episode 104
December 22, 1991 · 25m
105. Episode 105
December 29, 1991 · 25m
106. Episode 106
January 5, 1992 · 25m
107. Episode 107
January 12, 1992 · 25m
108. Episode 108
January 19, 1992 · 25m
109. Episode 109
January 26, 1992 · 25m
110. Episode 110
February 2, 1992 · 25m
111. Episode 111
February 9, 1992 · 25m
112. Episode 112
February 16, 1992 · 25m
113. Episode 113
February 23, 1992 · 25m
114. Episode 114
March 1, 1992 · 25m
115. Episode 115
March 8, 1992 · 25m
116. Episode 116
March 15, 1992 · 25m
117. Episode 117
March 22, 1992 · 25m
118. Episode 118
March 29, 1992 · 25m
119. Episode 119
April 5, 1992 · 25m
120. Episode 120
April 12, 1992 · 25m
121. Episode 121
April 19, 1992 · 25m
122. Episode 122
April 26, 1992 · 25m
123. Episode 123
May 3, 1992 · 25m
124. Episode 124
May 10, 1992 · 25m
125. Episode 125
May 17, 1992 · 25m
126. Episode 126
May 24, 1992 · 25m
127. Episode 127
May 31, 1992 · 25m
128. Episode 128
June 7, 1992 · 25m
129. Episode 129
June 14, 1992 · 25m
130. Episode 130
June 21, 1992 · 25m
131. Episode 131
June 28, 1992 · 25m
132. Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
July 5, 1992 · 25m
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.
133. The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!
July 12, 1992 · 25m
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
134. Episode 134
July 19, 1992 · 25m
135. Episode 135
July 26, 1992 · 25m
136. Episode 136
August 2, 1992 · 25m
137. Episode 137
August 9, 1992 · 25m
138. Episode 138
August 16, 1992 · 25m
139. Episode 139
August 23, 1992 · 25m
140. Episode 140
August 30, 1992 · 25m
141. Episode 141
September 6, 1992 · 25m
142. Episode 142
September 13, 1992 · 25m