Even the Cool Older Sister Does Strange Dance "Chibi Maruko-chan" Maruko and Her Older Sister More Excited About Preparations Than the Excursion

An elementary school excursion is more fun in preparation than the actual excursion itself—this is a quite relatable theme, isn't it? In the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan," the older sister (CV: Yuko Mizutani) gets so excited that she ends up doing a strange dance, singing "Lariho♪".

The episode "Maru-chan Likes Preparing for Excursions" from the first season, episode 12, revolves around the preparation for an excursion. Maruko (CV: TARAKO) hates excursions because they are tiring, but she loves preparing for them. Many people would resonate with this feeling, saying, "I get it!"

The older sister also seems excited about preparing for the excursion. When Maruko comes home, her sister greets her with a curious dance singing, "Lariho♪ Tomorrow is the excursion♪ Lalalanlanlan..." and invites her saying, "Oh! My dear friend, Maruko. Let's go buy snacks together!"

It's surprising that the usually serious and responsible older sister gets this high-spirited... It shows how big an event excursions and their preparations were for children at that time. The story is full of nostalgic familiar experiences, like tips on how to choose snacks for excursions.