Chibi Maruko-chan
The first "Chibi Maruko-chan" story debuted in August 1986's issue of the shoujo magazine Ribon. The author had actually been publishing semi-autobiographical pieces in Ribon and its sister publication Ribon Original since 1984, and these earlier stories were collected alongside new material in the first tankōbon volume released in 1987. She'd started writing and submitting strips during her final year of high school, though it took Shueisha—the publisher behind both magazines—over a year to decide to actually print them. Her original concept was simple: manga-style essays. Most of the stories drew from her own experiences, and the characters were often based on people she knew—family and friends. That nostalgic, honest, and thoughtful approach resonated with readers far beyond the typical demographic, quickly building a devoted fanbase.
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Chibi Maruko-chan
120ch • 15vol
1986
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The first "Chibi Maruko-chan" story debuted in August 1986's issue of the shoujo magazine Ribon. The author had actually been publishing semi-autobiographical pieces in Ribon and its sister publication Ribon Original since 1984, and these earlier stories were collected alongside new material in the first tankōbon volume released in 1987. She'd started writing and submitting strips during her final year of high school, though it took Shueisha—the publisher behind both magazines—over a year to decide to actually print them. Her original concept was simple: manga-style essays. Most of the stories drew from her own experiences, and the characters were often based on people she knew—family and friends. That nostalgic, honest, and thoughtful approach resonated with readers far beyond the typical demographic, quickly building a devoted fanbase.
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Chibi Maruko-chan
The first "Chibi Maruko-chan" story debuted in August 1986's issue of the shoujo magazine Ribon. The author had actually been publishing semi-autobiographical pieces in Ribon and its sister publication Ribon Original since 1984, and these earlier stories were collected alongside new material in the first tankōbon volume released in 1987. She'd started writing and submitting strips during her final year of high school, though it took Shueisha—the publisher behind both magazines—over a year to decide to actually print them. Her original concept was simple: manga-style essays. Most of the stories drew from her own experiences, and the characters were often based on people she knew—family and friends. That nostalgic, honest, and thoughtful approach resonated with readers far beyond the typical demographic, quickly building a devoted fanbase.
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Chibi Maruko-chan
ちびまる子ちゃん
Momoko Sakura