"Chiikawa" Creator Nagano's "Star Wars"-Style Illustration of Goblins & Yoroi-san Sparks Buzz: "They Look So Close with the Piggyback Ride!"

Illustrator Nagano has caused a massive stir on X by sharing an illustration featuring Yoroi-san (CV: Hiroki Tōchi, et al.) and Goblin (CV: Yūki Takada) from "Chiikawa," drawn in the style of the movie "The Mandalorian & Grogu."

The post was accompanied by the text: "EIGADAKE MITEMO NAIYOU WAKARU? (Can I understand the story just by watching the movie?)"

The released image depicts Yoroi-san, reminiscent of the Mandalorian, and a Goblin-style Grogu being carried on his back. The sight of the two clinging to each other is heartwarming, perfectly fusing the worlds of both series with Nagano's signature unique touch.

"Chiikawa" is a manga series that Nagano began serializing in 2020. The gap between its small, cute characters and its harsh worldview has earned it immense popularity among adults and children alike. The series' first feature film, "Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island," is scheduled for release on July 24. Furthermore, the total view count of videos on the official "Mezamashi TV" YouTube channel has surpassed 400 million.

The film "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is a story following Season 3 of the popular drama series "The Mandalorian" and will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on May 22. It depicts the adventures of the solitary bounty hunter Mandalorian (Din Djarin) and Grogu, a child imbued with the Force.

Fans responded to the post with praise, saying things like, "They look so close with the piggyback ride!", "Nagano-sensei's Mandalorian & Grogu is the best," "This is awesome," and "A perfect match." Additionally, as an answer to the question "Can I understand the story just by watching the movie?", the official Star Wars account replied, "You can enjoy it starting from the movie," along with suggestions for the best viewing order.

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