"Chiikawa" is a popular manga that illustrator Nagano has been posting on X (formerly Twitter) since 2020. It won the Japan Character Award 2022 and went on to win the Grand Prix for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025. The gap between the small, cute characters and the harsh worldview has gained wide popularity among adults and children alike, with over 4.62 million followers to date.
The anime "Chiikawa" is currently airing every Tuesday and Thursday around 7:36 AM within Fuji TV’s "Mezamashi TV" block. Additionally, the first-ever film for the series, "Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island," is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.
Episode 157: "Look / Tsk Tsk Tsk"
[Synopsis]
Momonga makes a cuteness appeal with a cherry blossom petal on his head...
(C)ナガノ / ちいかわ製作委員会
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