Regarding this scene, comments were posted such as, "I'm so glad Shiisa's dream came true," and "Shiisa really was excellent." There were also reactions like, "It's so great to see Shiisa and the Ramen Armor standing side-by-side!"

Chiikawa is a popular manga created by illustrator Nagano, which began serialization on X (formerly Twitter) in 2020. It won the Grand Prize at both the Japan Character Awards in 2022 and 2024. The manga has gained widespread popularity among both adults and children due to the gap between its small, cute characters and its harsh world, and it has amassed over 4.22 million followers to date.

The new season of the anime Chiikawa began airing on July 15, 2025, as part of Fuji TV's program, "Mezamashi TV." Additionally, on July 28, the interactive facility Chiikawa Park opened in the Sunshine City Annex in Ikebukuro.

■ Episode 125: "Rō's Forum / Imomushi-pan (Caterpillar Bread)"
[Synopsis] Chiikawa and friends check an internet forum for "Rō," and...

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