Sunday 18 August 2013

New Live-Action Chibi Maruko-chan TV Series Announced


A new live-action TV adaptation of the classic manga and anime series, Chibi Maruko-chan will air this fall on Fuji TV.

The new TV adaptation will star 8-year-old Maki Shinta, who is also a 3rd grader in real life like the show's main protagonist Maruko. This family comedy series follows the life of 3rd grader Maruko in her daily life among her family and friends.

The new TV adaptation adapts an omnibus of four stories, with some stories selected from the original manga and some brand-new plots.

Source: Anime News Network