The animated series built a strong following in Hong Kong when a dubbed version was aired in the 1990s. Taiwanese fans even coined the phrase "3 lines on the face" to express shock or disappointment, mimicking the dark lines Sakura drew on little Maruko's face to express the same. Reports said it had a devoted following, equal to its popularity in Japan.
Her Chibi Maruko-chan series was made into a popular live-action drama there. Media in Taiwan also reported on Sakura's passing. "It was so much fun to watch Chibi Maruko-chan and her grandfather playing together," said one. Visitors to a museum in Shanghai spoke lovingly about the program. The Chibi Maruko-chan television series has aired in 60 countries and regions, including China. Mourners Around the Worldįans in Japan are not the only ones mourning Sakura's passing. She said all she can do now is continue to breathe life into the character that is Sakura's alter ego. Voice actress Tarako, who plays the Chibi Maruko-chan character, said Sakura died too young. "The animation is all about the importance of family ties," said one fan. People crowded into a temporary shop selling Chibi Maruko-chan goods at Tokyo Station on Tuesday. Her essays about daily life and memories of childhood were also big sellers. Sakura also wrote the lyrics for the show's theme song, which became a hit.
Nearly 30 years later, the program is still one of the most popular in Japan. She said thinking about what the character Nagasawa might say, she would only have to ask herself what she would like to hear least.Ī major Japanese television company launched the animated version of the series in 1990. She said some of little Maruko's classmates, like Hamaji, are based on real childhood friends. She said she was just 3-and-a-half years old when she started drawing little girl characters similar to her heroine. In an NHK interview in 1997, she spoke about her inspiration for the stories. She modeled the character after herself as a child. Sakura started drawing the original comic book version two years after her debut as a manga artist in 1984. This may be your gateway anime for the mundane SoL+Comedy genre, and it's great from the very 1st episode, so a single episode is all it takes, to know whether this masterpiece is for you or not.The Chibi Maruko-chan television series is known around the world. It's an anime I would recommend anyone to check, no matter what age or even genres, they're usually into. This mix of godlike comedy, with a relaxing and nostaltic portrayal of everyday life, has semented this as one of my all time favorite shows. The show uses this to its advantage, as it builds up anticipation for the jokes punchline, rewarding the viewer for remembering early parts of the episode, as we speculate and look forward to seeing HOW the punchline we've expected will be executed (most of the time, close to perfection, similar to what you'd expect from Bugs Bunny or other classic cartoons). The show honestly got my favorite comedy period, as you often know what to expect, not just from the characters, but also from the show itself. While the cast isn't filled with the "best individual characters", it's still up there as one of my favorite ensemble casts of all time, where each cast member got their assigned role in the episodic narratives, with their own charm and running gags. The show juggles relaxing, comedic and melancholic moments with ease, while throwing in some real tear-jerkers from time-to-time, which gives you a complete package of the characters lives, as we see Maruko herself, go through all sort of emotions and experiences. The show is a masterpiece when it comes to minimalistic presentation, with its classic soundtrack, warm and fun colors, and snarky
The simple visuals is a perfect fit for the simple life the show is portraying, with some of my favorite facial expressions in all of anime. That's not even an overstatement, since this is THE most accessible anime I've seen, and something that can be enjoyed by people of ALL ages, whether they're a little girl or a retired old man. This show is a timeless masterpiece, that I wish existed in more languages, so it could be enjoyed by people all over the world.
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