"Chiikawa," the adorable creation of illustrator and manga artist NAGANO, has taken the world by storm since its debut in 2020. Its unique charm has captivated audiences, especially after its TV anime adaptation, making it a beloved phenomenon everywhere.
Back in March, the official "Chiikawa" team announced a temporary hiatus to prepare for an exciting new series. Today (July 8), they dropped the bombshell: the anime is officially returning to Fuji TV on July 15, kicking off a brand-new arc!
The official "Chiikawa" X account also posted:
"The wait is over! #AnimeChiikawa's new series premieres July 15 (Tuesday) at 7:40 AM! To celebrate its return, we've unveiled a fresh new visual! And guess what? The ending animation is getting a complete makeover too ✨" The newly released visual features not just the main trio—Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi—but also includes Momonga, sending fans into an absolute frenzy across social media!
And there's more! The team also teased that Hachiware's (CV: Makoto Tanaka) iconic ending song, "Hitorigoto," will be getting a brand-new ending animation, perfectly setting the stage for this exciting new chapter.
Naturally, this news has exploded across social media, with countless adorable fans who've been patiently waiting now absolutely thrilled to dive back into their weekly dose of "Chiikawa" cuteness.
Besides its TV broadcast, the official YouTube channel will also be uploading the latest episodes weekly, available for a limited time, just like before. So, all you "Chiikawa" fanatics, mark your calendars for July 15 – it's time for the new anime series to drop!