People crowded into a temporary shop selling Chibi Maruko-chan goods at Tokyo Station on Tuesday. Many praised Sakura's work. "The animation is all about the importance of family ties," said one fan.

Tian Shuxian is pictured in Anfeng village, Zhonghuopu town of Chibi city, Central China's Hubei province, on Feb 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Tian Shuxian, a deputy to the National People's Congress ...