The Chibi Maruko-chan anime’s beloved annual summer special, “Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills: A Slightly Spooky, Slightly Strange World,” kicks off a five-week run starting Sunday, August 2, 2026 👻
This yearly tradition features “slightly spooky, slightly strange” episodes, and with the manga celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, anticipation is running even higher!
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☝️”Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills: A Slightly Spooky, Slightly Strange World” airs for five weeks starting Sunday, August 2, 2026
✌️Broadcasts on the Fuji TV network every Sunday from 6:00–6:30 PM JST, with free streaming on TVer and FOD
🤟A beloved annual tradition marking the manga’s 40th anniversary, evoking nostalgia for childhood summer vacations
[Starting August 2, 2026] Chibi Maruko-chan’s “Summer Evening Chills” Confirmed for a 5-Week Run 👻
This beloved summer tradition, “Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills: A Slightly Spooky, Slightly Strange World,” airs for five consecutive weeks, from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 30, 2026!
It airs every Sunday from 6:00 to 6:30 PM JST on the Fuji TV network 📺
Don’t worry if you miss it live!
The latest episode streams for free on TVer and FOD, so you’re covered even if you can’t watch it in real time ✨
📍 Note for international readers: TVer and FOD are only available to viewers in Japan, and Fuji TV’s broadcast times are given in Japan Standard Time (JST).
Produced by Nippon Animation — Airs Sundays 6 PM JST on Fuji TV — Free on TVer & FOD
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills: A Slightly Spooky, Slightly Strange World |
| Produced by | Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| Original Manga | Momoko Sakura’s “Chibi Maruko-chan” |
| Network | Fuji TV |
| Broadcast Period | Sunday, August 2 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| Air Time | Sundays, 6:00–6:30 PM JST |
| Streaming | TVer / FOD (latest episode free) |
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The Full 5-Week Lineup! From a Haunted Mansion to a Cursed Walkie-Talkie 👻
August 2 brings Episode 1541, “Is the Hanawa Mansion a Haunted House?” — the story of Maruko wanting to visit a haunted house 🏚️
August 9 features Episode 1542, “Does Maruko Meet a Studious Yokai?” — featuring a bathroom yokai (a traditional Japanese spirit or monster).
August 16 brings Episode 1543, “Maruko Is Scared of a Mysterious Book,” centered on a book called “The House of Horrors” that she finds at the library 📚
August 23 features Episode 1544, “The Cursed Walkie-Talkie,” about strange happenings involving a toy walkie-talkie.
And the final week, August 30, wraps things up with Episode 1545, “Is Big Sister Psychic?”
The first couple of weeks stick to regular episodes, gradually shifting into slightly spooky, slightly strange territory as the run continues 👻
Celebrating the Manga’s 40th Anniversary With a Trip Back to Childhood Summers 🍉
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the original “Chibi Maruko-chan” manga!
With related events and merchandise rolling out throughout the year, “Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills” stands as one of the franchise’s most beloved annual traditions.
With stories that are a little spooky but full of nostalgia for those childhood summer vacations, it’s the perfect way to cool off while getting a chill down your spine 🍉
Just the title “The Cursed Walkie-Talkie” already has me spooked?! I’ll be parked in front of the TV every Sunday at 6 PM 📺
🌈 In Summary 🌈
✅ “Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills: A Slightly Spooky, Slightly Strange World” airs for five weeks starting Sunday, August 2, 2026
✅ Broadcasts on Fuji TV every Sunday from 6:00–6:30 PM JST, with free streaming on TVer and FOD
✅ 2026 marks the manga’s 40th anniversary, with stories that bring back the nostalgia of childhood summer vacations
🔗 Source: Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. press release (ATPRESS)
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Maruko’s Summer Evening Chills is BACK! Since it’s the 40th anniversary this year, I’m even more excited than usual! Everyone, mark your Sunday 6 PM calendars!