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Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
7.6 / 10• 1992• 1h 32m•NR• Japanese
AnimationComedyDramaFamilyMusic
Storyline
Momoko's teacher asks the third grade to draw a picture based on their favorite song, to enter in a contest. She picks a song she's recently become fond of during music class, and is anxious to make a good drawing based on it. On her way to meet relatives in Shizuoka, Momoko meets Shoko Kimura, a university student who occasionally draws portraits and plans to participate in an art contest. Momoko and Shoko become close friends, and end up inspiring each other both in their own ways.
Cast & Crew
TARAKO
Momoko Sakura (voice)
Lead
Yuko Mizutani
Sakiko Sakura (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Hiroshi Sakura (voice)
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Sumire Sakura (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
Tomozou Sakura (voice)
Yuko Sasaki
Kotake Sakura (voice)
Yumiko Takahashi
Shoko Kimura (voice)
Naoko Watanabe
Tamae Honami (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tsutomu Shibayama's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
