Synopsis
Continues the story of Chibi Maruko-chan
In this heartwarming series, Momoko Sakura, known as Chibi Maruko-chan because of her small size and youthful appearance, is an elementary school girl who loves manga and the famous idol Momoe Yamaguchi. Living in a cozy town with her family—which includes her parents, grandparents, and older sibling—Maruko navigates the joys and challenges of daily life. At school, she shares numerous adventures with her diverse group of friends, such as Tama-chan, the student council duo Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san, and the B-Class trio consisting of "little master" Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro, and Sekiguchi-kun. The series captures the innocence and fun of everyday moments through Maruko’s eyes, offering a delightful look at childhood.
In this installment
The teacher of Sakura Momoko's third-grade class tasks the students with creating a drawing inspired by their favorite song for a contest. Momoko has taken a liking to a tune she just learned in music class and feels nervous about producing a quality illustration based on it. While traveling to visit her relatives in Shizuoka, she encounters Shouko Kimura, a college student who often sketches portraits at the local train station and intends to enter an art competition herself. Captivated by Kimura's artwork, Sakura runs into her once more. Shouko finds herself moved by Momoko's sincerity and compassion. The two quickly form a bond and end up motivating each other in their respective endeavors.
