Movie

Chibi Maruko-chan

1990 · 94 min

A gentle, funny slice of childhood that ambles along like a lazy afternoon, making you smile at small everyday troubles.

Overview: Chibi Maruko chan is the nickname of a sweetly obnoxious 9-year-old girl. She tricks her grandfather, ponders for hours over how to spend her allowance, and hates sitting next to ugly boys. She talks, feels and lives just as real kids do. As the second term commences, Maruko and her classmates return to their small groups. Maruko’s group includes two naughty boys and Maruko is forced to be one of their subordinates. She seems to face a lot of pressure at school.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, friendship, coming-of-age, identity
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
friendship
coming-of-age
identity
class
Places: small town
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none