"Chiikawa" is a popular manga posted on X (formerly Twitter) by illustrator Nagano, who began serialization in 2020. It won the grand prize at the "Japan Character Awards 2022" and the "Japan Character Awards 2024" announced in July 2024. The gap between the small, cute characters and the harsh worldview has gained widespread popularity from adults to children alike, and the follower count has now surpassed 4.41 million.

The new series of the anime "Chiikawa" has been airing since July 15, 2025, within the Fuji TV network's "Mezamashi TV." Additionally, the first theatrical film for "Chiikawa," titled "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2026.

■Episode 139 "Muchau-Man 3"
【Synopsis】
Chiikawa tries to take a photo with Muchau-Man, but...

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