The scene drew comments from viewers like, "It feels so good when someone calls you their friend!" and "This relationship warmed my heart." Furthermore, Rōdō no Yoroi-san's concern for Chiikawa refers to the "Chiikabu" from the "New Friend" arc, which aired starting with episode 86. He was showing concern for Chiikawa, who had been shocked to discover that the beloved Chiikabu was actually a mimic-type creature. This led to comments such as, "He was still dealing with the shock from the Chiikabu incident."

"Chiikawa" is a popular manga created by illustrator Nagano, who began serializing it on X (formerly Twitter) in 2020. It won the Grand Prix at the Japan Character Award 2022 and, more recently, at the Japan Character Award 2024, announced in July 2024. The gap between the small, cute characters and their harsh world has gained a broad fanbase, from adults to children, and the account's followers have now surpassed 4.19 million.

Additionally, a new series of the "Chiikawa" anime, featuring an updated ending video set to Hachiware's song "Hitorigoto," resumed on the broadcast of July 15, 2025 (around 7:40 AM JST on "Mezamashi TV").

■ Episode 122: "Maple Viewing 2"
【Synopsis】
As Chiikawa and friends are viewing the autumn leaves with Pochette no Yoroi-san, someone happens to pass by...

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