"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 at the "Japan Character Award 2024" and "Japan Character Award 2025." The gap between the small, cute characters and the harsh world they inhabit has earned the series immense popularity among both adults and children, with its follower count surpassing 4.68 million to date.

The anime "Chiikawa" is currently airing on the Fuji TV network within "Mezamashi TV" every Tuesday and Thursday around 7:36 AM. Furthermore, the first-ever feature film for the franchise, "Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island," is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.

Episode 161: "The Praised Ribbon 2"
[Synopsis]
Hachiware is seen happily cleaning the house...

(C)ナガノ / ちいかわ製作委員会

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