The original Chibi Maruko-chan manga inspired a television anime that is almost always the #2 rated anime series after Sazae-san.
The official website for Shueisha’s Ribon magazine revealed on Monday that the Chibi Maruko-chan manga will have new chapters drawn by Sakura Production, which is staffed by long-time assistants of original Chibi Maruko-chan manga creator Momoko Sakura.
The first anime series ran from 1990 to 1992, and the ongoing second series premiered in 1995.