Anime "Chiikawa" Appears at Odaiba Summer Event! Featuring the "Haunted Forest," a Shrine, and Exclusive Goods

It has been announced that "Chiikawa Haunted Forest" will be featured at Fuji TV's head office for the new real-world event, "Odaiba Fan Rising: Fun & Hyped! The Midsummer Entertainment Frontline." Additionally, the main visual for "Chiikawa Haunted Forest" has been unveiled.

"Chiikawa" is a popular manga posted on X by illustrator Nagano. The small and cute characters have gained widespread popularity among both adults and children, with their follower count surpassing 4.66 million to date.

It won the Grand Prix at the "Japan Character Award 2025" held last year, marking its third win following victories in 2022 and 2024. Furthermore, the total number of views for videos released on the official YouTube channel of "Mezamashi TV" has surpassed 485 million. It is a highly anticipated franchise that captivates many people with its unique worldview that goes beyond just being cute.

"Odaiba Fan Rising: Fun & Hyped! The Midsummer Entertainment Frontline" is a new event starting this summer. "Chiikawa Haunted Forest," which will be featured at this event, will be held in Fuji TV's largest event space.