The Chiikawa film “Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu” announces 4DX screenings from Sept. 5, plus vocal cheer and auto-controlled penlight events, after hitting ¥11 billion in 31 days.
ODK Media’s Amasian TV is now streaming 20 episodes of the Chiikawa anime for free in the U.S. with English subtitles and Japanese audio — no subscription required.
Rewatching “Kappa no Kuu to Natsuyasumi” as an adult reveals a far darker, more complex film than childhood memory suggests — one that never shied away from human selfishness.
Comic Natalie’s most-read article for Aug 6–12, 2026 was the fourth Chiikawa × Kura Sushi collaboration campaign, set to run from August 21 through September 30.
Anime critic Fujitsu Ryōta argues that the Chiikawa film transcends its fairy-tale structure through silence, song, and a narrative crack that forces audiences to imagine what Chiikawa never says alou
Fuji TV’s brand-new summer event “Odaiba FunRising” kicked off on 25 July 2026, bringing Chiikawa, Puppet Sunsun, and an Odoru Daisosasen museum together until 23 August.
Shobido has launched a new Chiikawa collection featuring four embroidered Boston bags and three limited-edition hair care items, available now across Japan.
To mark the theatrical debut of “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island,” TVer is streaming all 120 episodes of the Chiikawa anime for free from July 24 to August 23, 2026.
The official site for Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu has revealed two new cast members — Momoka Terasawa and Sayumi Suzushiro — ahead of the film’s July 24 Japanese release.
A limited-edition Chiikawa Baby Star Ramen in tan-shio (salted beef tongue) flavor hits stores across Japan from July 20, 2026, featuring four adorable inner-bag designs to collect.
The first official character encyclopedia for the anime Chiikawa, titled “Anime Chiikawa Himitsu Zukan,” is now on sale, packed with character profiles, food, and world lore.
Two new Siren-themed items from the Chiikawa movie — a 6-piece random figure set and an oversized plush — are now open for limited-time pre-order on the official Chiikawa Market.
The CHIIKAWA DAYS 台北特展 exhibition has opened in Taipei from July 4, 2026, featuring a Taiwan-exclusive Night Market zone, 100+ 3D displays, and limited merchandise including a mahjong set.
The first-ever Chiikawa film partners with PARCO for a nationwide summer campaign in Japan from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive novelties, photo booths, and an X giveaway.
The first-ever Chiikawa film opens July 24, 2026. Characters appear on FNS Kayousai today, and six big reveals are lined up for July 3’s special “Chiikawa Summer Day” event.
Chiikawa Bakery Osaka will open its first Osaka branch on the 3rd floor of KITTE Osaka in Umeda on June 26, 2026, with adorable bread menus and many exclusive items.
