The classic anime that many people have been longing for — Kero Kero Chime (ケロケロちゃいむ) — is back for fans to watch once again! On May 20, 2026, manga creator Fujita Makuro posted a personal announcement on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Starting today, the anime ‘Kero Kero Chime’ is now exclusively streaming on dAnime Store. Whether you’ve seen it before or never had the chance, please follow along~” The post was accompanied by an illustration of the main character Mimori, along with the message: “Please enjoy both the anime and the original manga.”
About Kero Kero Chime
Kero Kero Chime is a shojo manga serialized in Shueisha’s Ribon magazine from November 1995 through May 1998. The story follows Mimori, a cheerful young girl from the frog kingdom who is skilled in magic and rules as the princess of her realm. One day, a boy named Aoi accidentally wanders into the frog kingdom and is cursed to transform into a frog every time he gets wet. The cause of the curse is Makael, Mimori’s older brother who has been missing for over half a year. Mimori decides to venture into the unknown outside world together with Aoi to search for the key to breaking the curse.
The anime adaptation aired on the TV Tokyo network from March 6 to September 25, 1997, spanning 30 episodes total. With its heartwarming fantasy atmosphere and gentle, lighthearted tone, it became very popular in its era.
Voice Cast and Production Staff
Voice Cast
- Mimori — Hingu Jichi Chion
- Aoi — Namikawa Daisuke
- Rip — Namiki Noriko
- Makael — Sano Mizuki
Production Staff
- Original Manga: Fujita Makuro (Shueisha, Ribon magazine)
- Planning: Nihon Ad Systems (NAS)
- Director: Koyama Yoshitaka
- Series Composition: Takegami Junki
- Character Design: Watanabe Hajime, Nodo Yasuyuki
- Animation Director: Tokina Yoshiyuki
- Music: Yamamoto Haruhisa
- Studio: Studio Comet
Fans Moved to Tears
The news sparked an immediate wave of excitement online. Many fans expressed their joy on X with comments such as “I’m so happy I’m crying!”, “We’ve all been waiting so long for this!”, “I’ve missed it so much!”, and “It still holds up even now — I’m so glad I got to see it again!”
About dAnime Store
dAnime Store is a dedicated anime streaming service operated by NTT Docomo at a monthly fee of 660 yen (tax included), offering access to over 7,200 titles with no viewing limits (as of May 2026). The catalog covers TV anime, anime films, voice actor programs, anime concerts, and 2.5D stage productions, making it one of Japan’s most extensive anime streaming platforms. New subscribers can also take advantage of a 31-day free trial.
Source: aniani
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