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The Best Episodes of Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1

Every episode of Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 1 - Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 4 - Maru-chan buys an alarm clock
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 5 - Today is the home visit
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

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  4. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 10 - Maru-chan catches a cold
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E10

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  5. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 3 - The school tutor arrives
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 6 - With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 7 - Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 8 - Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 2 - Maruko-chan is still feeling down
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

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  10. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 11 - Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 9 - Maru-chan receives an award
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

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  12. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 12 - Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 13 - Going Out For French Cuisine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E13

    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.

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  14. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 14 - Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E14

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  15. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 15 - Whistle Practise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E15

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  16. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 16 - We Would Like To Eat The Snow
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E16

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  17. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 17 - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E17

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  18. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 18 - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E18

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  19. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 19 - Citizens Have No Intention To Drill
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E19

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  20. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 20 - Get The Report Card Maruko-chan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E20

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  21. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 21 - Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E21

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  22. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 22 - Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E22

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  23. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 23 - Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E23

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  24. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 24 - Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E24

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  25. Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 25 - Nosebleed Longing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E25

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!" is the best rated episode of "Chibi Maruko-chan" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/1990. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Maru-chan buys an alarm clock".