"Chiikawa" is a popular manga series started by illustrator Nagano in 2020, posted on X (formerly Twitter). It won the Grand Prix at the "Japan Character Award 2022" and again at the "Japan Character Award 2024" announced in July 2024.

The gap between the cute little characters and the harsh world they inhabit has garnered wide popularity among both adults and children, with the number of followers surpassing 3.77 million to date. The anime version of "Chiikawa" is currently airing within Fuji TV's "Mezamashi TV" every Tuesday and Friday around 7:40 AM.

■Episode 99 "Hon Kowa 4"
[Synopsis]Chiikawa and Hachiware see a shadow resembling Usagi's ears. But that shadow... 

(C)ナガノ / ちいかわ製作委員会

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