“Chiikawa” is a popular manga series by illustrator Nagano that has been published on X (formerly Twitter) since 2020. It won the Grand Prix in the “Japan Character Awards 2022” and again in the “Japan Character Awards 2024” announced in July 2024. Its adorable, tiny characters, contrasted with a harsh world view, have won widespread popularity among both adults and children, and the series’ account has surpassed 4.27 million followers.

The new series of the anime “Chiikawa” is now airing within Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” starting July 15, 2025. Also, on July 28, the interactive facility “Chiikawa Park” opened at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Annex.

■Episode 129 “Big Hunt 1”
[Synopsis]
Chiikawa and friends head from the sky toward their destination to take on the Big Hunt…

(C)nagano / chiikawa committee

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