Comments about Chiikawa flooded in for this scene, such as "I've never seen Chiikawa-chan dash like that before!" "Chiikawa's expression while searching for that split-second chance is so dignified," and "I hope Chiikawa seizes the chance!"

"Chiikawa" is a popular manga posted on X (formerly Twitter) that illustrator Nagano began serializing in 2020. It won the grand prix 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, with followers currently surpassing 4.42 million.

The new series of the anime "Chiikawa" is currently airing on Fuji TV's "Mezamashi TV" starting from July 15, 2025. 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 140 "Muchau Man 4"
Synopsis:
Yoroi-san encourages Chiikawa and the others who couldn't take a photo with Muchau Man...

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