Warning: Do not do this for every sentence, or you will kill the enjoyment of the show. Pick one or two interesting phrases per scene to deep dive into.
This is the gold standard for language learning. When you see a line of dialogue in the subtitles, try to repeat it exactly as the voice actor says it, matching the speed and intonation. Because Maruko and her friends are children, they speak with clear, high-pitched voices that are often easier to mimic than deep, gravely adult voices. Chibi Maruko Chan Japanese Subtitle
Maruko, who struggled with kanji and preferred manga with pictures, was intrigued. She convinced her long-suffering sister, Sakiko, to help her set up the old VCR. The TV flickered to black and white. Warning: Do not do this for every sentence,