"Chiikawa" is a popular manga posted on X (formerly Twitter) by illustrator Nagano, who began serialization 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 among both adults and children, with followers currently exceeding 4.52 million.
The new series of the anime "Chiikawa" is currently airing from July 15, 2025, within "Mezamashi TV" on the Fuji TV network. Additionally, the first theatrical film for "Chiikawa," titled "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," is scheduled for release in summer 2026.
■Episode 146 "Pajama Parties 3"
【Synopsis】
Pajama Parties hold another live performance, but...
(C)nagano / chiikawa committee
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