Chibi Maruko-chan Season 1 Episode 54 Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan ( Air Date 1991-01-06 ) Genre Animation, Comedy category. Overview "Meet Maruko, a sweet schoolgirl with a hefty dose of curiosity (and occasional laziness!). She sails through life in a cozy town alongside her loving parents, grandparents, and sister. Maruko has a band of loyal friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.".