"Chibi Maruko-chan” is an anime that started broadcasting in 1990, and has reached its 25th anniversary this year. It is regarded as one of the greatest television anime in Japan, with an audience rating record of 39.9%. To this day, the anime keeps high ratings, following only behind “Sazae-san.”

As a celebration of its 25th anniversary, “Chibi Maruko-chan” will be released as a film for the first time in 23 years. The screenplay is written by the original author Sakura Momoko.