Sakiko Sakura
Maruko's older sister and a passionate Hideki Saijo fan
Maruko's older sister, the protagonist of Chibi Maruko-chan. Modeled after manga artist Momoko Sakura's real older sister, she is characterized as a huge Hideki Saijo fan.
Quotes
- Onee-chan likes Hideki Saijo!
- Onee-chan's passionate fandom astonishes even Maruko
- Sakiko is a particularly calm presence in the family
- Reliable side as an older sister
- Onee-chan's enthusiasm brightens up the family
Trivia
- The Hideki Saijo fan setting is modeled after the original author's real older sister
- Name origin differs from the real older sister
- Personality contrast with Maruko is one of the work's appeals
- Appears as an anime-original character in official irregular manga serialization
- TV anime voice actor changed from Maki Toyoshima to Kyoya Kimura in 2024
Alternate names
Onee-chan
Saki-chan
Sakiko-neechan
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- March 21
- Birth year
- 1963
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An upper elementary school girl. Maruko's older sister with a calm demeanor, but she has a passionate side as a Hideki Saijo fan.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Hideki Saijo merchandise
- Glasses as the older sister (worn occasionally in the series)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Passionate Fan
- Detailed personality
- Calm and reliable, but with strong passion for her favorites, especially a deep attachment to Hideki Saijo.
- Keywords
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- Big sister vibe
- Passionate Fan
- Family-oriented
- Reliable person
- Mature older sibling feel
- Talents
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- Ability to rally people
- Assisting with housework
- Skills
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- Taking care of the family
- Fan activities
- Motivation
- Dreams of attending a Hideki Saijo concert
- Habits
- Gets heated up when talking about Hideki Saijo
- Music
- Hideki Saijo, Idol singers of the time
History
- Backstory
- Grew up in the Irie district of Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (now Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City). Unlike Maruko in the series, modeled after the real older sister and features a fan persona.
- Debut date
- 1986-08
- Work title
- Chibi Maruko-chan
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Start of serialization
Anime Premiere
- Significant event
- Anime Premiere
- Description
- TV anime began airing in 1990, dramatically increasing her popularity.
Anime Voice Actor Change
- Significant event
- Anime Voice Actor Change
- Description
- In 2024, Maruko's role changed to Kokoro Kikuchi, and Sakiko's role also changed from Maki Toyoshima to Kyoya Kimura.
Relationships
Momoko Sakura (Maruko)
Sibling
Younger sister. Close within the family, but personalities are contrasting.
Hiroshi Sakura
Father
Father. Good parent-child relationship.
Sumire Sakura
Mother
Mother. Gentle presence in the family.
Tomozo Sakura
Grandparent
Grandfather. Affectionate presence.
Kotake Sakura
Grandparent
Grandmother. Gentle personality.
Hideki Saijo
Appears in various episodes as a passionate fan.
Sakura Family
Sakura Family: unknown
Media appearances
Chibi Maruko-chan
Manga / Protagonist
August 1986 issue - January 2016 issue (including irregular serialization)
Chibi Maruko-chan
Anime / Supporting
January 7, 1990 - Ongoing
Chibi Maruko-chan THE STAGE High School Days
Stage play
December 15-25, 2022
Maru Maru Chibi Maruko-chan
Drama / Character
2007 - 2008
Special Drama Chibi Maruko-chan (2006 version)
Drama / Character
April 18, 2006 / October 31, 2006
Special Drama Chibi Maruko-chan (2013 version)
Drama / Character
October 1, 2013
Chibi Maruko-chan Series
Game
1990 - 2016
Voice cast and creators
Maki Toyoshima
- Voice actor
- Maki Toyoshima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 2nd Series (2021-2024)
Yuko Mizutani
- Voice actor
- Yuko Mizutani
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 1st Series
- Notes
- Original voice actor for Sakura Sakiko
Kokoro Kikuchi
- Voice actor
- Kokoro Kikuchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 2nd Series (2024 onward)
- Notes
- Current Sakiko role
Mayuko Fukuda
- Voice actor
- Mayuko Fukuda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2006 Special Drama
Aiju Makita
- Voice actor
- Aiju Makita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2013 Special Drama
Wei Man
- Voice actor
- Wei Man
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Taiwan live-action drama
Maki Shinda
- Voice actor
- Maki Shinda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2013 Special Drama
- Notes
- Maruko role
Nagisa Morisato
- Voice actor
- Nagisa Morisato
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2006 Special Drama
- Notes
- Maruko role
Momoko Sakura
- Creator name
- Momoko Sakura
- Role
- Original author
Nippon Animation
- Creator name
- Nippon Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Fuji TV
- Creator name
- Fuji TV
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Chibi Maruko-chan Wrapped Train
- Item name
- Chibi Maruko-chan Wrapped Train
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Regular
Numerous manga and anime related goods
- Item name
- Numerous manga and anime related goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular