Mariko ended up marrying someone she didn't know at the time. Cherry Maruko is based on the author's childhood, in which everything is filled with the nostalgia of the 70s. The story revolves around Maruko and her family and classmates, and is about family, friendship, and the little things in life that bring back memories of childhood with laughter and tears.

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Plot: The film tells the story of Maruko's kindergarten and lower elementary school years, and everyone is already familiar with this playful, childlike, intelligent, creative and flawed girl. And in the second installment, Mariko has moved on to third grade. Naturally, the story still revolves around interesting scenarios in her life and studies, with stories about affection, love and friendship among classmates.

Background: The story is based on the author's childhood (1974), with a nostalgic atmosphere of the 1970s. The story takes place in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan (Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture, since 2005), a place with good access to transportation, abundant fisheries, and neighboring Mt.

Social impact: The popular national manga "Cherry Maruko" ended on December 31, 2011, according to Japanese media reports. The 25-year serialized work finally came to an end, but the anime version is still in serialization. This time the serialization exceeded more than 1,500 episodes, but as usual, it did not leave a definite ending. Cherry Blossom is the most recognizable and influential anime in the world.