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TARAKO, the voice actress who played the main character Maruko in the national anime “Chibi Maruko-chan,” passed away in the early hours of March 4th. She was 63 years old. Her agency, Troubadour Music Office, made the announcement on March 9th. The agency announced, “TARAKO Read More …
Fuji TV announced that the long-running, popular anime series “Sazae-san” (Sunday at 6:30 p.m.) and “Chibi Maruko-chan” (Sunday at 6:00 p.m.) will be broadcasting new episodes starting on June 21st. “Sazae-san” began airing replays on May 17th and “Chibi Maruko-chan” since May 3rd. The statement Read More …
Momoiro Clover Z’s 19th single “Odoru Ponpokorin” is set for release on August 28th. And today, an image of the front cover of the CD single was released. “Odoru Ponpokorin” has been used as the opening theme song for Fuji TV’s “Chibi Maruko-chan” animated series Read More …
Sakura Momoko (53), creator of longtime manga/anime series “Chibi Maruko-chan” died of breast cancer on August 15th. The funeral was held with family members and close friends and Sakura Production has posted the following message with artwork by Sakura Momoko. The message reads: Ms. Momoko Read More …