Hikaru Utada Performs Chibi Maruko-chan Anime's New Ending Theme Song

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Hikaru Utada Performs Chibi Maruko-chan Anime

Utada Hikaru to Sing New Ending Theme for "Chibi Maruko-chan"

The beloved "Chibi Maruko-chan" anime is getting a fresh ending theme song courtesy of the immensely popular singer, Utada Hikaru. The announcement was made via the show's official X/Twitter account, revealing that Utada will perform the song titled "Pappa Paradise." The new song is set to debut on March 29, coinciding with an hour-long special episode of the anime. This marks a significant change for the show, which has been using Kazuyoshi Saito's "Itsumo no Fūkei" (Usual Scenery) as its ending theme since 2019.

A Change in Musical Landscape

The introduction of "Pappa Paradise" signifies a shift in the musical landscape of "Chibi Maruko-chan." While "Itsumo no Fūkei" provided a familiar and comforting backdrop to the ending credits for several years, Utada Hikaru's involvement promises a potentially more vibrant and contemporary feel. Utada's distinctive voice and songwriting style are sure to bring a unique flavor to the anime, potentially attracting new viewers while still pleasing long-time fans. It remains to be seen how "Pappa Paradise" will complement the show's lighthearted and nostalgic atmosphere, but the collaboration is generating considerable excitement.

New Opening Theme and Previous Music

The anime has also seen changes in its opening theme song. Currently, Ado performs a new version of B.B.Queens' classic song "Odoru Ponpokorin." Before Ado, idol group Momoiro Clover Z performed their version of "Odoru Ponpokorin" from 2019 to 2023. The enduring popularity of "Odoru Ponpokorin" is a testament to its iconic status within the "Chibi Maruko-chan" franchise.

Remembering Momoko Sakura

The original theme song for the anime was composed by the manga creator herself, Momoko Sakura. Her passing in August 2018 due to breast cancer at the age of 53 was a great loss. Her creative vision was essential to the success of the anime.

A New Voice for Maruko

In other news, there has been a change in the voice cast. In April 2024, voice actress Kokoro Kikuchi replaced TARAKO, who voiced Maruko for 34 years since the show began on January 7, 1990. TARAKO passed away in March 2024. The change marks the end of an era for the anime.

Enduring Popularity of "Chibi Maruko-chan"

"Chibi Maruko-chan" is based on the manga of the same name by the late Momoko Sakura. The comedy manga follows the everyday life of a third-grade schoolgirl. The manga has about 32.5 million copies in print. The anime remains a popular fixture in Japanese television. It consistently ranks among the top-rated anime series, alongside "Sazae-san" and "Detective Conan." "Chibi Maruko-chan" airs on Fuji TV on Sundays at 6:00 p.m., followed by "Sazae-san" at 6:30 p.m. The first anime series ran from 1990 to 1992, and the ongoing second series premiered in 1995. The anime aired its 1,500th episode in May 2022.

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