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Episode 1
Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
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January 7, 1990
Tensions rise between Maruko and Sakiko when a new notebook enters the picture. Then, Maruko's peaceful New Year is threatened by responsiblities looming over the horizon.
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Episode 3
The school tutor arrives
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January 21, 1990
Sakiko gets a tutor that doesn't meet Maruko's exacting standards. Then, sick of being late for class, Maruko decides to buy an alarm clock.
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Episode 5
Today is the home visit
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February 4, 1990
While Maruko hopes this year's home visit from her sensei will go smoothly, her capacity for self-sabotage has other ideas. Then, Maruko's hopes for an easy role in class are dashed when she finds out she's paired with the pretentious go-getter Hanawa.
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Episode 7
Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1
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February 18, 1990
When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.
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Episode 8
Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2
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February 25, 1990
When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.
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Episode 9
Maru-chan receives an award
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March 4, 1990
Maruko is thrilled to be getting a certificate for her submission to an art contest, but complications arise by the time she has to actually go on stage. Then, Maruko's hubris gets the better of her when she's allowed to stay home from school after she catches a cold.
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Episode 11
Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1
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March 18, 1990
Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
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Episode 12
Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2
March 25, 1990
Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
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Episode 13
Going Out For French Cuisine
April 1, 1990
Maruko's family heads to a French restaurant to broaden their palettes, but nobody is quite ready for what they'll encounter there. Then, the dreaded school marathon has finally arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.
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Episode 132
Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!
July 5, 1992
It's the last day before summer vacation, but a never-ending list of chores before school can be let out takes the wind out of Maruko's sails.
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Episode 133
The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!
July 12, 1992
Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
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