Chibi's origins may even date back to the 1300s in Japan, gradually working its way into otaku and then pop culture worldwide. Akira Toriyama’s legacy can be felt far beyond the worlds of anime ...

The Chibi Maruko-chan television series ... He said that made him feel sure that she was the creator of little Maruko. The smash hit anime series was first aired in Japan in 1990, just one year ...