Chibi Maruko-chan, one of the longest-running anime TV series in history, is set to stream on Crunchyroll.
In Crunchyroll's recently updated Winter 2024 anime lineup, it was revealed that the English-subtitled version of Chibi Maruko-chan would be joining the platform on Jan. 14, 2024. CBR covered some of the other biggest titles heading to Crunchyroll this winter season. Chibi Maruko-chan was also announced to be receiving an English dub at a later date and will stream in the United States, Canada, Singapore and the Philippines. The series is expected to include both older and newer episodes.
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However, One Piece's episode count isn't the only thing surpassed by Chibi Maruko-chan. The series is a fan-favorite in Japan, ranking fourth in the most-watched anime series in Japan in 2023. Meanwhile, in a recent interview by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, where he stated, among other things, that the anime boom was in decline and approaching a dead end, he surprisingly admitted that his franchise's popularity paled in comparison to both series. With Gundam's core themes overshadowed by the allure of giant robots, he declared, "When you look at individual works, it [Gundam] cannot match the popularity of Chibi Maruko-chan and One Piece."
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Major Japanese outlet Animate Times finally unveils its voters' most anticipated anime of the Winter 2024 season, with big changes from last time.Crunchyroll teased the anime's upcoming premiere: "The classic Maruko-chan series comes to Crunchyroll with stories of her family and friends, new and old!" Chibi Maruko-chan is officially described as a heartwarming work that depicts the daily life of the third-year elementary student, Maruko, alongside her friends and family living in Shimizu, Shizuoka. Nippon Animation animates the series.
Source: Crunchyroll, X (formerly Twitter)
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