The first Chibi Maruko-chan anime series ran from 1990 to 1992.
Momoko Sakura, creator of Chibi Maruko-chan, has died.
Momoko Sakura also lent her talents to video games, including Sakura Momoko Gekijo Coji-Coji for the Dreamcast, Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival for the Game Boy Advance and Every Party for the Xbox 360.
Chibi Maruko-chan manga debuted in 1986 and went on to spawn one of Japan’s most beloved anime.