“Maruko encounters an Italian exchange student who seeks her help connecting to a family member's memory during an international homestay program.”
Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen
映画ちびまる子ちゃん イタリアから来た少年
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Synopsis
Maruko encounters an Italian exchange student who seeks her help connecting to a family member's memory during an international homestay program.
When six international students descend on Shimizu for a homestay, an Italian boy takes an unusual liking to Maruko, who isn't too impressed by the situation. Can she put aside her annoyance in order to help him connect to the memory of one of his closest family members? Join the expansive cast of Chibi Maruko-chan as they embark on their first cinematic adventure in 23 years! (Source: MaruChanSubs)
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Chibi Maruko-chan Movie: Italia kara Kita Shounen begins and ends here.
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A Movie Production
Nippon Animation.- Format 1 × 94′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 34m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2015 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-29851 catalog