Illustrator Nagano's beloved creation, Chiikawa, is hitting the big screen with its first theatrical anime, "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," premiering on July 24, 2026.
In exciting news, Suntory has announced a collaboration, launching limited-edition movie-themed beverages from early September. Get ready for a total of 24 "Chiikawa collaboration PET bottles" officially hitting shelves! 
This marks Suntory's second wave of collaboration, featuring eight different beverages, each with three unique designs, for a grand total of 24 limited-edition packages. Each drink showcases different iconic scenes from the movie.
The collaboration lineup includes:
C.C. Lemon
These bottles depict Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi wearing flower crowns, happily enjoying their soda – pure cuteness overload!
POP Melon Soda
Catch Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi soaking in a cup, looking utterly blissful and refreshed.
Nodogoshi Cider
Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi are shown holding cider cups, exuding a cool and invigorating vibe that's perfect for a refreshing sip.
Guilty Soda NOPE
These designs feature Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in a captured state, with the NOPE color scheme adding a dark, mysterious, and intriguing touch.
Pepsi
Dive into the movie's thrilling adventure with battle scene designs that capture the intense and exciting atmosphere of the film.
Pepsi
See Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in action, striking their fighting poses with their subjugation sticks!
Natchan Apple
Set against the movie's enchanting world, these bottles portray the Chiikawa gang happily munching on fruits in heartwarming, feel-good scenes.
Natchan Orange
Also set within the movie's universe, these designs show the Chiikawa crew enjoying fruits in delightful and comforting moments.
The second wave of the SUNTORY x "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island" collaboration, featuring these "Chiikawa collaboration PET bottles," will be available as a limited release in Japan starting early September 2026. For fans outside Japan, keep an eye out at Japanese specialty stores – you might just get lucky!
via： サントリーホールディングス