Chibi Maruko-chan, one of Japan's longest-running animated shows, has had a slight change recently. The titular character, Maruko-Chan, got a haircut, and Chinese fans are having a field day.

Momoko Sakura, creator of the long-running manga and anime series "Chibi Maruko-chan," died of breast cancer earlier this month, her office said Monday. She was 53.

Chibi Maruko-chan was first published in 1986 in manga magazine Ribon. In August, the series suffered a major setback after its author and illustrator Momoko Sakura died of breast cancer.

Japanese publisher Shueisha Inc. announced that the 18th volume of the popular “Chibi Maruko-chan” (Little Maruko) manga series by late author Momoko Sakura will be published on Oct. 25. The ...

MTR Corporation has partnered with creative agency Narrow Door to launch a Japanese manga series Chibi Maruko Chan-themed (櫻桃小丸子) creative campaign to promote escalator safety. Also ...