is a manga series by Yumiko Igarashi and Fumiko Shiba, serialized between March 1993 and September 1994 in Shogakukan's Ciao magazine. It was later adapted into a 51 episode anime that aired in Japan between September 4, 1993, and August 27, 1994. The story revolves around a young girl named Uiba Shikatani and her newly found pet dinosaur, which is named after the only words that come out of its mouth, Muka Muka. Characters Muka Muka is Uiba's newly hatched pet dinosaur. Uiba Shikatani is the daughter of a pet shop owner. Volumes published in September 1993 published in March 1994 published in October 1994 External links 1993 anime television series debuts 1993 manga Mainichi Broadcasting System original programming Dinosaurs in anime and manga Fantasy anime and manga Nippon Animation Shōjo manga