Kura Sushi has abruptly ended its popular Chiikawa collaboration campaign, effective September 6, after an internal investigation confirmed employee misconduct during the limited-time event.
The non-credit opening video for “Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu” has been released, alongside comments from five cast members. The film has earned ¥8.07 billion in just 20 days.
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
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.
