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Chiikawa
Chiikawa (Japanese: ちいかわ, Hepburn: chīkawa), also known as Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu (なんか小さくてかわいいやつ; 'literally translated to: Something Small and Cute') is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Nagano. It follows the daily adventures of the titular protagonist, along with a series of animal-inspired characters. It has been serialized online via X (formerly Twitter) since January 2020, and has been collected in seven tankōbon volumes by Kodansha, as of November 2024.
An anime television series adaptation was produced by Doga Kobo and premiered in April 2022. The first season aired in Japan from April 2022 to March 2025, with the second season premiering in July of that year. By November 2024, Chiikawa had sold over 3.6 million copies, including digital versions in circulation.
Set in a civilized world with grasslands and forests, the series follows the daily adventures of the titular protagonist, Chiikawa, and their friends. They also work at jobs, including weeding and hunting, which are given by a race referred to as Yoroi-san, who is involved in the characters' lives.
In May 2017, Nagano posted a sketch of the titular protagonist, Chiikawa, on Twitter. Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi were originally named Nitori, Ikeya, and Donki, respectively. The reason that Nagano chose Twitter was because of its immediacy and accessibility. By November 2020, Kodansha collected the comics into physical volumes, the first of which was published in February 2021.
A separate account was created in January 2020, and the manga began serialization. A book version was published by Kodansha on February 12, 2021. Prior to that, a one-shot story was published in the 11th issue of Morning was released on February 10.
Furuhonya (古本屋; lit. 'Old Book Store')
In October 2021, it was announced that Chiikawa would receive an anime adaptation by Doga Kobo The production team decided that Chiikawa and Hachiware would be voiced by child actors, with Nagano taking part in the casting process. It is directed by Takenori Mihara and Juria Matsumura (beginning with episode 121), with Yuma Yamaguchi and Shugo Tokumaru composing the music. The series premiered on April 4, 2022, on Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV morning news and entertainment program. Sentai Filmworks licenses the series outside of Asia. In 2022, 120 English subtitled episodes were released on Hidive, although more episodes have been released outside of the service since then.[citation needed] In March 2025, it was announced the anime would be on a hiatus for three months.
Chiikawa Pocket is a mobile game that was released globally in March 2025. It is a casual, idle RPG where players can battle enemies, pull weeds to collect items, cook dishes in Om Nom Fest, a food festival, and decorate their in-game spaces. Players can also unlock outfits and customize characters such as Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi. The game is free to play, with optional in-app purchases, and it supports multiple languages. Currently, the mobile game is available in 43 countries, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and others.
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Chiikawa
Chiikawa (Japanese: ちいかわ, Hepburn: chīkawa), also known as Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu (なんか小さくてかわいいやつ; 'literally translated to: Something Small and Cute') is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Nagano. It follows the daily adventures of the titular protagonist, along with a series of animal-inspired characters. It has been serialized online via X (formerly Twitter) since January 2020, and has been collected in seven tankōbon volumes by Kodansha, as of November 2024.
An anime television series adaptation was produced by Doga Kobo and premiered in April 2022. The first season aired in Japan from April 2022 to March 2025, with the second season premiering in July of that year. By November 2024, Chiikawa had sold over 3.6 million copies, including digital versions in circulation.
Set in a civilized world with grasslands and forests, the series follows the daily adventures of the titular protagonist, Chiikawa, and their friends. They also work at jobs, including weeding and hunting, which are given by a race referred to as Yoroi-san, who is involved in the characters' lives.
In May 2017, Nagano posted a sketch of the titular protagonist, Chiikawa, on Twitter. Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi were originally named Nitori, Ikeya, and Donki, respectively. The reason that Nagano chose Twitter was because of its immediacy and accessibility. By November 2020, Kodansha collected the comics into physical volumes, the first of which was published in February 2021.
A separate account was created in January 2020, and the manga began serialization. A book version was published by Kodansha on February 12, 2021. Prior to that, a one-shot story was published in the 11th issue of Morning was released on February 10.
Furuhonya (古本屋; lit. 'Old Book Store')
In October 2021, it was announced that Chiikawa would receive an anime adaptation by Doga Kobo The production team decided that Chiikawa and Hachiware would be voiced by child actors, with Nagano taking part in the casting process. It is directed by Takenori Mihara and Juria Matsumura (beginning with episode 121), with Yuma Yamaguchi and Shugo Tokumaru composing the music. The series premiered on April 4, 2022, on Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV morning news and entertainment program. Sentai Filmworks licenses the series outside of Asia. In 2022, 120 English subtitled episodes were released on Hidive, although more episodes have been released outside of the service since then.[citation needed] In March 2025, it was announced the anime would be on a hiatus for three months.
Chiikawa Pocket is a mobile game that was released globally in March 2025. It is a casual, idle RPG where players can battle enemies, pull weeds to collect items, cook dishes in Om Nom Fest, a food festival, and decorate their in-game spaces. Players can also unlock outfits and customize characters such as Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi. The game is free to play, with optional in-app purchases, and it supports multiple languages. Currently, the mobile game is available in 43 countries, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and others.