Chibi Maruko-chan
A warmhearted gag comedy and the daily life of elementary school student Maruko and her family.
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Characters in this work
Characters — 15 characters
Momoko Sakura (Maruko)
The protagonist, a third-grade elementary school girl living in 1970s Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Tomozou Sakura
Maruko's grandfather, depicted as a kindly old man but differing in personality from the author’s own grandfather.
Hiroshi Sakura
Maruko's father, a 40-year-old man who is a fan of the Yomiuri Giants baseball team.
Sumire Sakura
Maruko's mother, a housewife who formerly worked outside the home.
Sakiko Sakura
Maruko's elder sister who is a devoted fan of singer Hideki Saijo.
Kotake Sakura
Maruko's grandmother, a warm-hearted 72-year-old woman.
Tamae Honami (Tama-chan)
Maruko’s kind-hearted female friend.
Kazuhiko Hanawa (Hanawa-kun)
A wealthy young boy living in a large mansion, friend of Maruko.
Sueo Maruo
Class representative, a serious and excellent student in Maruko’s class.
Noritaka Hamazaki (Hamaji)
The class clown, a cheerful boy.
Kimio Nagasawa
A freckled boy with a slightly gloomy personality.
Shigeru Fujiki
A tall boy with a gloomy personality.
Emiko Noguchi
A mysterious and quiet girl.
Futoshi Kosugi
A gluttonous boy who loves to eat a lot.
Hiromi Maeda
A self-centered and spoiled problem girl.