The TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan will air a special series titled “Maruko no Yuusuzumi ~Choppiri Kowakute Fushigi na Sekai~” for five consecutive weeks from August 2 to August 30, 2026. This annual tradition brings a lineup of slightly scary and mysterious episodes perfect for the summer season.
Episode 1541 (August 2): “Hanawa-tei wa Obake Yashiki?” (Is the Hanawa Mansion a Haunted House?)
Maruko gets a flyer from Tama-chan about a haunted house at a department store. She is thrilled and wants to go, but no one seems willing to take her. What will happen?
Episode 1542 (August 9): “Maruko, Benkyou Suki na Youkai ni Au?” (Maruko Meets a Studying-Loving Monster?)
Maruko’s father Hiroshi tells her a story about a monster that loves studying. The monster supposedly lives in the toilet, and if you can’t answer its questions, you get dragged into the toilet world.
Episode 1543 (August 16): “Maruko, Nazo no Hon ni Obieru” (Maruko Frightened by a Mysterious Book)
At the library, Maruko finds a book titled “Kyofu no Yakata” (Mansion of Terror). As she starts reading, she strangely knows what will happen next. When she returns a few days later, a piece of paper is tucked inside the book…
Episode 1544 (August 23): “Norowareta Toranshiibaa” (The Cursed Walkie-Talkie)
Maruko finds a toy walkie-talkie that Tomozou bought for her. She and Tama-chan play with it in the park, then Fujiki joins them. Fujiki borrows it and plays spy games with Nagasawa, but something goes wrong.
Episode 1545 (August 30): “Onee-chan wa Chounouryokusha?” (Is Big Sister a Psychic?)
Maruko’s big sister finds a magazine with Hideki in it and gets excited. According to a horoscope, if you strongly wish, your feelings will reach the person you like. Maruko starts to wonder if her sister might actually be a psychic.
Fuji TV producer Takeeda Yoshinori commented on the project: “Through Maruko and friends’ ‘slightly scary experiences,’ we hope viewers will feel a thrill and excitement. We want everyone to enjoy a slightly mysterious time that might even cool down the hot summer (or maybe not?). Please look forward to the broadcasts starting next week!”
Cast & Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Maruko (voice) | Kikuchi Kokoro |
| Father (voice) | Yara Yuusaku |
| Mother (voice) | Ichiryuusai Teiyuu |
| Grandfather (voice) | Shimada Satoshi |
| Grandmother (voice) | Sasaki Yuuko |
| Big Sister (voice) | Toyoshima Machiko |
| Staff | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Creator | Sakura Momoko |
| Script & Production Cooperation | Tada Hiroko (Sakura Production) |
| Producers | Takeeda Yoshinori (Fuji TV), Oguro Ririka (Fuji TV), Ochiai Satoshi (Nippon Animation) |
| Director | Takagi Jun (Nippon Animation) |
| Production | Fuji TV, Nippon Animation |
Broadcast schedule: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Sundays) at 18:00–18:30 on Fuji TV.
(C) Sakura Production / Nippon Animation
