Play Chibi Maruko-chan - Wakuwaku Shopping (Japan) Online

Ever wanted to sprint through a Japanese department store like a tiny, determined anime kid? Chibi Maruko-chan - Wakuwaku Shopping lets you do exactly that—with all the chaotic charm of the original series. You play as Maruko-chan, weaving through crowded shops, grabbing discounted bento boxes before they sell out, and occasionally getting scolded by shopkeepers for being too hasty.

The pixel art nails that warm, slightly fuzzy 90s anime look, and the music’s got this bouncy, happy-go-lucky vibe that makes even failing feel fun. It’s not deep—you’re mostly racing the clock to snag items—but there’s something weirdly satisfying about nabbing the last discounted toy before some NPC does. Fans of the show will spot little details everywhere, but even if you’ve never seen it, the game’s got this goofy energy that’s hard to resist.

Just don’t expect a serious shopping sim. It’s more like someone turned grocery panic into a colorful, slightly unhinged mini-game collection. The kind of thing you play when you need a quick dose of nostalgia and chaos.