Marushka is a character from the anime anthology series Manga Sekai Mukashi Banashi, appearing in the episode The Twelve Months, which is based on a Slovak fairy tale. She is presented as a gentle and beautiful young girl who lives with her stepmother and stepsister. Despite being treated poorly and ordered to perform difficult chores, Marushka carries out her tasks without complaint, demonstrating a patient and hardworking nature. Her primary motivation is to endure her harsh home life and fulfill the demands placed upon her through perseverance and inner strength. In the story, her role is that of a virtuous protagonist whose kindness and resilience are tested. Her key relationships include her cold stepmother and spiteful stepsister, who exploit her labor, and the twelve months, personified as magical beings who reward her good heart. Through the course of the episode, Marushka undergoes a transformation from a mistreated servant to a rewarded heroine, as the months help her complete impossible tasks. Her notable abilities are not supernatural but rather reflect her emotional endurance, humility, and unwavering diligence, which ultimately lead to her success.