🧭 Watch order guide
Chibi Maruko-chan watch order
Chibi Maruko-chan watch order at a glance
- 1.Chibi Maruko-chan TV Series · 1990
- 2.Chibi Maruko-chan Pilot Film Special · optional · 1990
- 3.Chibi Maruko-chan Movie Movie · 1990
- 4.Planetarium Chibi Maruko-chan, Hoshi ni Negai wo Movie · 2015
- 5.Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen Movie · 2015
- 6.Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta Movie · 1992
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
2d 7h
2 parts, in order
28 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
2d 10h
adds 3 movies
29 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
2d 10h
6 entries incl. OVAs and specials
30 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
3
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
2d 10h
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 10h in total · longest: Chibi Maruko-chan
- Chibi Maruko-chan2d 6h
- Movie1h 33m
- Planetarium Chibi Maruko-chan, Hoshi ni Negai wo28m
- Watashi no Suki na Uta1h 33m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Chibi Maruko-chan | 2d 6h |
| Movie | 1h 33m |
| Planetarium Chibi Maruko-chan, Hoshi ni Negai wo | 28m |
| Watashi no Suki na Uta | 1h 33m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chibi Maruko-chan | 1990 | 142 | 7.53 | – | – |
| Watashi no Suki na UtaTop score | 1992 | 1 | 7.56 | – | Nippon Animation |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalChibi Maruko-chan Pilot FilmSpecial · 1990 · 1 ep · 1m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MovieChibi Maruko-chan MovieMovie · 1990 · 1 ep · 1h 33m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 4
MoviePlanetarium Chibi Maruko-chan, Hoshi ni Negai woMovie · 2015 · 1 ep · 28m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 5
MovieChibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita ShounenMovie · 2015 · 1 ep
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 6
MainChibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na UtaMovie · 1992 · 1 ep · 1h 33m
Core story – watch in this order.
Release order
Chibi Maruko-chan watch order checklist
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Chibi Maruko-chan watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Chibi Maruko-chan in?
Follow the recommended order above: Chibi Maruko-chan → Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Chibi Maruko-chan?
The core story and movies run about 2d 10h. At two hours a day that is roughly 29 days.
How many seasons does Chibi Maruko-chan have?
2 parts make up the main story, plus 3 movies and 1 side story or OVAs.
Where do the Chibi Maruko-chan movies fit in the watch order?
Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: after Chibi Maruko-chan; Planetarium Chibi Maruko-chan, Hoshi ni Negai wo: after Chibi Maruko-chan; Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen: after Chibi Maruko-chan.
Which Chibi Maruko-chan season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta rates highest at 7.56/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.