S01E01 Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood!
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.
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.
Meet Maruko, a sweet schoolgirl with a hefty dose of curiosity (and occasional laziness!). She sails through life in a cozy town alongside her loving parents, grandparents, and sister. Maruko has a band of loyal friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.