An animated film about Chibi Maruko
" Cherry Maruko " was a Japanese animated film produced by the animation company A-1 Pictures. It was first broadcasted in 1996. The cartoon told the story of Chibi Maruko, a primary school student who had experienced many interesting adventures at school and at home. Cherry Maruko was a primary school student. He was very smart, humorous and lively. He spent a lot of happy times with his friends in school. His family and friends often brought him surprises and challenges. The theme of the cartoon included friendship, family, growth, and adventure. It also depicted Japanese social phenomena and cultural characteristics such as family structure, education, values, and cultural traditions. " Cherry Maruko " was very popular in Japan, not only domestically but also overseas. The cartoon had a large number of fans around the world and was often considered a classic children's cartoon.