Nippon Animation is the producer and licensee of the Japanese anime Chibi Maruko-chan. To celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary, the animation studio has announced six different plans which encompasses collaborations and much more.
The anime adaptation of Chibi Maruko-chan first aired on Japanese television on January 7, 1990 at 6pm. The anime series turned 30 years old in January, and from this April onward for the next year, numerous collaborations are set to take place to commemorate the anniversary. Let’s take a look.1
Hobson’s x Chibi Maruko-chan Collaborative Menu
The California-style ice cream and crepe chain Hobson’s will hold its firth collaboration with Chibi Maruko-chan from April 27 to September 1. They will serve up a special ice cream with a granola base topped with Maruko’s favourite Japanese custard pudding and coated in caramel sauce. Customers who order this item will receive the above-pictured limited-edition charm. There are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, Hobson’s branches will be decorated with collaborative Chibi Maruko-chan art.
Chibi Maruko-chan Ice Cream
Price: ¥490 (Tax Included)
Running: April 27, 2019
Available: Hobson’s branches in Japan
Novelty: Free Chibi Maruko-chan charm. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Village Vanguard’s Chibi Maruko-chan Corner
Ten branches of Village Vanguard will have their very own Chibi Maruko-chan pop-up corner from May 3 to 19. Exclusive merchandise will be sold here featuring the Chibi Maruko-chan’s manga author’s Nuku Nuku Bed artwork. Pre-sales of select merchandise in the Maruko LINE stamp series will also be available to buy.
Running: May 3, 2019 – May 19, 2019
Branch Locations: Sendai LOFT / Niigata Billboard Place / Shimokitazawa / Shinjuku Lumine EST / Lake Town plus Yokohama Lumine / Asunal Kanayama / Shizuoka PARCO / Umeda LOFT / Fukuoka PARCO
Novelty: Those who spend more than ¥2,000 (including tax) on Chibi Maruko-chan merchandise will receive a limited edition sticker featuring Nuku Nuku Bed artwork. These are limited in stock.
Chibi Maruko-chan Themed Cafe in Shimokitazawa
The coffee stand ON THE WAY, coffee & cupcake in Shimokitazawa is set to serve up some Chibi Maruko-chan themed drinks and cupcakes. The float drinks contain peach syrup flavoured soda with a dollop of ice cream. The cupcakes are vanilla flavoured and made with an original butter cream and topped with dried lemon and illustrative cookies.
Shop: ON THE WAY, coffee & cupcake
Address: 2-16-2 Kitazawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, 〒155-0031
Price: Cupcakes – ¥650 (Tax Included) / Drinks – ¥800 (Tax Included)
Running: May 3, 2019 – May 19, 2019
Closed: Tuesdays
Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00-19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:00-19:00
Enquiries: 03-6805-5736
Homepage: https://on-the-way.jp
Chibi Maruko-chan Merchandise at Post Offices
For the first time ever, post offices across Japan will sell an assortment of five different Chibi Maruko-chan merchandise from May 8 to September 30. The illustrations on the items are rough sketches by the manga’s author Momoko Sakura finished by the anime series’s staff.
*Please note that the items will roll out at different times at post offices. For more details please enquire at your closest post office.
10 Episodes Of Chibi Maruko-Chan To Hit YouTube
The official Chibi Maruko-chan YouTube channel will stream 10 episodes of the series for a limited time from April 25 to May 10. This includes an episode from 1990 that centres on Maruko’s birthday, one that aired in 2001 where she went to see a panda, and more.
Running: April 25, 2019 – May 10, 2019
Chibi Maruko-chan Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChibiMarukoChannel
Chibi Maruko-chan Appears in LINE Game Pokopang Town
Chibi Maruko-chan will appear in the hugely popular town-building puzzle game Pokopang Town from April 26 to May 17. Several events will take place in game with her including her birthday event on May 8. Clear the missions in the game to get some exclusive collaborative LINE stamps.
Running: April 26, 2019 at 11:00 (JST) – May 17, 2019 at 10:59 (JST)
LINE Pokopang Town Official Website: https://pokopangtown.game.line.me/
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A thank-you fair is being held for the Japanese manga artist Momoko Sakura who passed away on August 15. She was most famous as the author of the immensely popular manga Chibi Maruko-chan. The event will be held at eight branches of KIDDY LAND across Japan in the Kanto, Chubu, Kinki and Kyushu regions, including the one in Harajuku, from December 8 to January 11. It aims to bring everyone together to celebrate and give thanks to Momoko Sakura for her work.
KIDDY LAND Harajuku is no stranger to holding fairs themed on anime series and popular characters. The branch has held events for Chibi Maruko-chan in the past as well as Coji-Coji, another series by Momoko Sakura. Tin Candy (Limited Edition): ¥800
Fans can expect to see reprints of original works and get their hands on a range of exclusive merchandise. They will also be able to write their own personal letters to Momoko Sakura.Several campaigns will also be held. From December 8, those who spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) will receive the A4 clear file pictured above on the lift. From December 22, if you spend that much, you'll also get the magnet on the right. If you're a fan of Momoko Sakura and are in Japan then make sure you don't miss out on this special coming-together to express your thanks! Information
Sakura Momoko Sensei Thank You Fair
Running: December 8, 2018 – January 11, 2019
Event Page: https://www.kiddyland.co.jp/event/thankyou_sakuramomoko/
©Momoko Sakura ©Sakura Production
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A new Chibi Maruko-chan store is opening for a limited time at the LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping park from March 15 to May 8. Around 400 pieces of Maruko-chan merchandise will be sold including pre-sale of 10 new items featuring cute honey designs of Maruko and her friends.
Tin Candy: ¥800 (Before Tax)
A whole bunch of original items will be sold including blueberry honey, tinned candy and more, all with adorable illustrations. Limited-edition postcards will also be given out for those who spend over ¥1,000 at the shop (tax included). These are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't miss out! Information
TOKYO-BAY Chibi Maruko-chan Store
Location: LaLaport TOKYO-BAY North Building Floor 2F N-SPOT (2-1-1 Hamacho, Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture)
Running: March 15, 2019 – May 8, 2019
Time: 10:00-20:00 (Until 21:00 on Fridays, Weekends and Holidays)
TEL: 047-404-4303 (*Available from March 14)
More information regarding the event will be posted on the official Chibi Maruko-chan website and social media.
Official Website: http://chibimaru.tv/
©Sakura Production / Nippon Animation
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The new Fukuoka Chibi Maruko-chan Store will open at N-SPOT on the 7th floor of Fukuoka PARCO on October 13 and will run for a limited period until November 30. Due to the popularity of the Tokyo Chibi Maruko-chan Store (June 2018 - September 2018) and the Osaka Chibi Maruko-chan Store (September 2018 - October 2018), the shop is set to drop on fans in Fukuoka who can look forward to getting their hands on some cute merchandise.
An exclusive illustration for Fukuoka will hit the store featuring Maruko-chan serving tonkotsu ramen at a foot card and Hanawa-kun behind her dressed in a suit. There will be around 300 individual limited edition items at the shop using this design. Also, customers who spend over ¥1,000 including tax will get themselves a special postcard not for sale anywhere else. Above is just a very small selection of some of the merchandise you can expect to take home. From the left is a box of mints (¥324+tax), a standing clip (¥600+tax), a mirror (¥880+tax), and card cases (¥800+tax). If you're in Japan then don't miss this special opportunity to purchase a range of Fukuoka-only Chibi Maruko-chan merch! Information
Fukuoka Chibi Maruko-chan Store
Address: N-SPOT, Fukuoka PARCO Main Building 7F, 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Running: October 13, 2018 – November 30, 208
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:30
TEL: 092-235-7430 (available from October 13)
Official Website: http://chibimaru.tv/
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Chibi Maruko-chan and Miffy are collaborating for the second time! This follows the first miffy meets maruko series released last year. This time, Miffy will visit the world of Chibi Maruko-chan. Fans of either series won’t want to miss out on these sweet items.
Goods
Mirror
Reuseable Bag
Water-absorbent Coaster
Acrylic Keychain
Frame Magnet
Mousepad
Glasses Case
Wall Canvas / Oil Brush
3P Drawstring Bag
Clear Case (Clear/Orange/Gray)
Clear Case S (Pram Pattern / Logo Pattern)
Tote Bag / A4 Tote Bag
3 Pocket Pouch
Glass / Glass Accessory Case
Bitatto
Drawstring Pouch with Can
Block Calendar / Clear Cup
These unique and fun designs are exclusive to this collaboration. A total of 36 items in 21 categories are available, from reusable bags and tote bags to coasters, keychains, and other useful accessories. Don't miss out! ©さくらプロダクション © Mercis bvInformation
miffy meets maruko
Available at character stores, general merchandise stores, etc.
On sale starting November 2022Seven Net Shopping
Available starting December 2022 (https://bit.ly/3W9QStd)Official Site: https://marimocraft.co.jp/
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Momoko Sakura’s popular series Chibi Maruko-chan is filled with beloved characters, and Coji-Coji has remained a fan favorite for decades. Starting in October 2022, fans will be able to grab goods from the new COJI-COJI BABY brand.
The made-for-babies merchandise line will feature new artwork. The first theme is ‘outer space,’ and little ones will love the pastel colors and playful illustrations. A promo video has also been posted to the official Coji-Coji YouTube channel. About COJI-COJI BABY
“A snooze on the moon…From childhood to the faraway future, Coji-Coji is always cozy-cozy.Such a valuable life.Grow together with your baby.Snuggle up with your family. Be there to relax with those you love. Spend irreplaceable time together.After all of these desires and thoughts came together,COJI-COJI BABY was born.”Product Release Information
Sales of COJI-COJI BABY products began on October 12, 2022 on the official Eightex Japan online store.Coji-Coji Costume Romper: ¥9,900
COJI-COJI BABY Fair Now Open!
Starting on October 15, the COJI-COJI BABY Fair is being held at Kiddy Land Harajuku and Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda. During the event period, those who purchase over ¥4,000 (including tax) on COJI-COJI BABY products will receive an original mini shikishi. This is a perfect frame for your baby’s handprint or footprint!Information
COJI-COJI BABY
Official Online Store: https://eightex.com/pages/cojicoji
COJI-COJI BABY Fair
Running: October 15, 2022 ~
Venue: Kiddy Land Harajuku, Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda
*Bonus goods are only available while supplies last
*COJI-COJI BABY products will be available starting October 15.
COJI-COJI BABY Promo Video: https://youtu.be/QyGTaz8geT0
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The Chibi Maruko-chan Exhibition, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the anime adaptation, will be held from September 13, 2022 until January 15, 2023 at the SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza at the Visual Museum in Saitama. Chibi Maruko-chan began serialization in the shoujo manga magazine Ribon in 1986. The anime adaptation began on January 7, 1990. In May 2022, the series reached 1,500 episodes, and the series continues to be popular with men, women, and children alike. This exhibition will showcase the charm of the anime series, which depicts the daily life of the cheerful and funny Maruko and her friends. Something interesting to note is the transition from the analog era to the digital age. The exhibition will also include character materials and items detailing the personal life of the original author, Momoko Sakura, as well as her thoughts and feelings.
30 Years of Chibi Maruko-chan Shown in Chronological Order
From the moment guests enter the venue, they are surrounded by all things Chibi Maruko-chan. The entrance welcomes guests with a special video and an impressive 21-character movie along with profiles and signboards. Continuing on, visitors will be able to view a wide variety of over 320 valuable materials, ranging from production items like cels and settings to theme songs, movies, and merchandise.Momoko Sakura's Memories
Momoko Sakura has always loved creating things. In addition to her busy schedule, she created a number of other works in her private life. Many of the things she created were made from everyday items, so come and see the source of her boundless creativity!Diorama Photo Spot
Come rediscover the charm of Chibi Maruko-chan at this impressive exhibition! Information
Chibi Maruko-chan 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Running: September 13 – January 15, 2022
Venue: SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza, Visual Museum
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Last Entry at 16:30)
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Starting on August 11, Chibi Maruko-chan Land in Shizuoka will begin a series of events in collaboration with Rascal the Raccoon! Exclusive merchandise will be on sale during the event period, so fans of either franchise won’t want to miss out.
Rascal has come to play in the world of Chibi Maruko-chan! Nakano-san is a little afraid of the animal, but Rascal tries to calm him down. This adorable imagery is everywhere, and everyone’s favorite raccoon meets a ton of popular characters from the Maruko-chan anime and manga series, so be sure to take a look! On opening day, Maruko and Rascal will greet guests at the entrance. A photo session will be available for guests with admission tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. For a limited time only, the projection mapping area in the park will host a Chibi Maruko-chan Carnival dance event with Maruko and Rascal! Merch at a Glance
Medical Diary Cover: ¥550 / Pen: ¥550 / Mechanical Pencil: ¥550 / Clear Folder: ¥385
Wet Tissue Pack (2 varieties): ¥550 each / Mini Towel: ¥880 / Hand Sanitizer Spray: ¥880 / Acrylic Stand: ¥1,430
*Sample Image A campaign is also underway at Chibi Maruko-chan Land. Those spending ¥2,000 or more on Maruko goods or collaboration goods will receive an original sticker while supplies last. Come have fun with Maruko and Rascal during this special event!Information
Chibi Maruko-chan Land
Collaboration Event Dates: August 11-15, 20, 21, 27, 28
*The photo session will only be held on August 11.Address: S-Pulse Dream Plaza 3F (13-15 Irifunecho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka)
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Last year, Hatsukame Sake Brewery, a staple in Shizuoka Prefecture, released a collaborative special edition sake featuring Papa Hiroshi from the anime series Chibi Maruko-chan. The collab makes sense, as the anime series takes place in Shizuoka Prefecture. Bottles sold out incredibly fast, so it’s no wonder that the brewery has now opened orders for the 2022 batch! The special products will be available on June 4, just in time for Father’s Day. Customers can choose from the Junmai Ginjo or Junmai Daiginjo varieties. Junmai Ginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022
Junmai Daiginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022 The Junmai Ginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022 was made with water, rice, and yeast from Shizuoka, where the series takes place. With a refreshing aroma and a gentle sweetness derived from the Homarefuji rice, the flavor is sure to arouse your palate! The original label featured on the bottle shows Papa Hiroshi enjoying local sake with tuna sashimi from Shizuoka with Mt. Fuji in the background. All bottles will come with a paper box featuring a similar design. The turtle on the label is the symbol of Hatsukame Brewing! It’s recommended that customers drink their sake with local tuna–it’s the perfect combination. The Daiginjo variety is made from rare Aiyama rice, known as the ‘Diamond of Sake Rice.’ Polished and carefully prepared by hand, the aroma of the sake is reminiscent of tropical fruits. The final product has a rich sweetness. Last year’s label showed Papa Hiroshi in a Kimono watching the first sunrise over Mt. Fuji. Be sure to grab a bottle to experience the taste of Shizuoka! Only 223 bottles will be available, so be quick! ©さくらプロダクション/日本アニメーション ©Hatsukame Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. ©Nexus Co., Ltd. Information
Junmai Daiginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022
Now available to order
Release Date: June 4, 2022 *After the release date, orders will be shipped within 3 weeks from the order date.
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To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Chibi Maruko-chan series, the upscale hat brand CA4LA is releasing six collaboration items on March 18, 2022. Each Chibi Maruko-chan item highlights the unique and girly worldview of the series’ main character, and all are decorated with the 35th-anniversary logo.
Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA Bucket Hat: ¥8,800 Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA KIDS Bucket Hat: ¥8,250
These colorful new bucket hats are sure to attract attention, and kids' sizes are also available!Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA Beret: ¥9,900 Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA Bucket Hat: ¥9,900 Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA Marine Cap: ¥9,900
Each Chibi Maruko beret, bucket hat, and marine cap is made using high-quality materials with textures perfect for spring.Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA Hat: ¥19,800
One special limited-order item inspired by Maruko’s hat in the series is only available to purchase on the CA4LA online store.Information
Chibi Maruko-chan x CA4LA
Available: March 18, 2022
Where to Buy: CA4LA Locations Nationwide (excluding outlets), the CA4LA Online Shop, ZOZOTOWNSpecial Collaboration Website: https://www.ca4la.com/special/chibimaruko/
*Certain special hats are only available at the web store and not at ZOZOTOWN or brick and mortar locations.
*Order deadline is March 27. Products are scheduled to be shipped in early June.
*Orders may end early depending on volume.