by In episode 97 of the anime Chiikawa, Chiikawa (voiced by Haruka Aoki) and Hachiware (voiced by Masato Tanaka) experience the fear of a scary story. In episode 98, they sing and dance to forget about the scary things.
This scene garnered many positive reactions, such as “Chiikawa and Hachiware’s mysterious dance was good” and “They’re just too cute.” In addition, fans who enjoy the original work commented, “I’m happy to be able to confirm the correct rhythm and pronunciation of the Pasta song.”
“Chiikawa” is a popular manga posted on X (formerly Twitter) by illustrator Nagano. It began serialization in 2020 and won the Grand Prix at the Japan Character Awards 2022 and 2024, which were announced in July 2024.
The contrast between the cute little characters and the harsh worldview has made it popular with a wide range of people, from adults to children, and it currently has over 3.73 million followers. The anime version of “Chiikawa” is broadcast on Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” at around 7:40 every Tuesday and Friday.
