The long-running anime CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN announced today that the singer Ado will perform a new version of the opening theme song, “Odoru Ponpokorin,” for the series. The new version will debut on December 28, 2025. Originally performed by B.B. Queens, the song was previously used as the ending theme for CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN beginning in 1990. Later, it was changed to the opening theme song, and has been covered over the years by other musicians like ManaKana & Shigeru Izumiya, Kaela Kimura, E-girls, Golden Bomber and, most recently in 2019, Momoiro Clover Z. Ado's new version marks the first change in performers in just over six years. RELATED: CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN Anime Casts Voice Actor Kokoro Kikuchi in Leading Role Based on the original manga by Momoko Sakura, CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN is directed by Jun Takagi at animation studio Nippon Animation. The series is broadcast, in its current iteration, on Japanese TV since 1995. Crunchyroll streams CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN , and describes it as follows: 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. Source : Official CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN anime home page
