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 worldview has gained wide popularity among adults and children alike, with its follower count surpassing 4.69 million to date.
The anime Chiikawa is currently broadcasting on the Fuji TV network within Mezamashi TV every Tuesday and Thursday around 7:36 AM. Furthermore, Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island, which will be the first theatrical film for Chiikawa, is scheduled to be released on July 24, 2026.
■Episode 163 "Homerare Ribbon 4"
[Synopsis]
Hachiware apologizing to Chiikawa while crying...
(C)ナガノ / ちいかわ製作委員会
