The new work of "Chibi Maruko-chan" is re-serialized! In memory of the original author Momoko Sakura who passed away

There seems to be no new news about the classic manga "Chibi Maruko-chan" after the original author Momoko Sakura passed away on August 15 last year. However, today, September 2, Shueisha announced that its comic magazine "Ribon" will be released tomorrow and will start serializing new "Chibi Maruko-chan" works at irregular intervals!

·The famous Japanese cartoonist and author of "Chibi Maruko-chan", "Chibi Maruko-chan" Miki Miura, passed away at 20:29 on August 15, 2018, due to breast cancer at the age of 53. Miki Miura was born in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1986, Sakura-chan began to serialize the comic "Chibi Maruko-chan" in the girls' comic magazine "Ribon" based on her childhood life. Her comics showed the touching side of the innocent Chibi Maruko-chan in a humorous style, which brought unforgettable memories to countless readers. It is deeply loved by readers.

The new work of "Chibi Maruko-chan" will be produced by "Chibi Maruko-chan Studio", which will completely restore the spirit and fun of the original work and bring the original Chibi Maruko-chan back to the readers. The picture below is the illustration that Eiichiro Oda made to commemorate Chibi Maruko-chan.