Original episodes airing this weekend "Maruko, picky about the taste of tea" scene This weekend's episode "Maruko, picky about the taste of tea" scene Enlarge image To celebrate the 1500th episode of the TV animation "Chibi Maruko-chan" on May 1, "1500th Anniversary! Under the title of "Momoko Sakura Original Story Festival," episodes based on Momoko Sakura's original story are being broadcast for four weeks starting May 8, with new artwork and direction. On May 8, "Maru-chan Opening the Birthday Party" and "Maru-chan Wants a Little Bird" were aired, and this weekend, on May 15, "Maruko, the Taste of Tea is Annoying" and "Yuutsu na Sankanichi" will be aired. In addition, "Mom's Treasure" will air on the 22nd, and "Nakayoshi no Gathering" on the 29th. Chibi Maruko-chan" airs every Sunday at 6 p.m. The following is a synopsis of the episodes aired on May 15, 22, and 29 of the "1500th Anniversary! May Original Story Festival by Momoko Sakura. May 15 broadcast: "Maruko, picky about the taste of tea" Enlarge image Today is the 88th night of the year. Maruko, who is picky about the taste of tea and wants to drink new tea, goes to Tama-chan's house where a relative gave her some delicious new tea. Enlarge image At an arithmetic class, Maruko's classmates raise their hands to answer questions written on the blackboard. When Maruko, impatient with her mother's sharp gaze, raises her hand, the teacher guesses her ....... Maruko's mother's treasure is an opal ring she bought when she was young. When Maruko and Fujiki decide to play "Okusama" at home with Tama-chan, she sneaks the ring out of the house. Maruko and Fujiki secretly take the ring with them when they go home with Tama-chan and Fujiki to play "Okusama" at home. Maruko is paired with an upperclassman, whom she doesn't like, and she can't help but feel depressed about the upcoming field trip. Furthermore, while leaving school, she witnesses her big sister holding hands with a first grader with whom she is paired, and she has mixed feelings about it.
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
