Chibi Maruko-chan (1990)

Synopsis

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 friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.

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Cast

• TARAKO as Momoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)
• Yuko Mizutani as Sakiko Sakura (voice)
• Yusaku Yara as Hiroshi Sakura (voice)
• Teiyu Ichiryusai as Sumire Sakura (voice)
• Yuko Sasaki as Kotake Sakura (voice)
• Naoko Watanabe as Tamae Honami (voice)
• Masami Kikuchi as Kazuhiko Hanawa (voice)
• Nobuo Tobita as Sueo Maruo / Ichiro (voice)
• Keiko Yamamoto as Shota Yamada (voice)
• Megumi Urawa as Hiromi Maeda (voice)

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• Cardcaptor Sakura
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