It has been announced that Season 1 (240 episodes) of the anime series “Chiikawa” will be available to stream on Disney+ ‘s “Star” starting September 17th. “Chiikawa” originated from a serialized manga posted by popular creator Nagano on X (formerly Twitter).
After being published as a book, the anime began airing on TV in 2022, making the character a globally beloved national icon. Regular broadcasts of the anime resumed on July 15th, and ” Chiikawa Park ” opened at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on the 28th of the same month.
The anime’s official account for X’s anime has surpassed 4.21 million followers (as of August), and the official YouTube channel has surpassed 400 million total views (as of July), demonstrating growing excitement.
This series tells the fun and slightly sad story of “Chiikawa,” a “cute little guy.” Though he sometimes cries over sad things, “Chiikawa” is surrounded by kind friends and unique characters.
The contrast between its cuteness and harsh worldview has attracted attention, making it popular with a wide range of people, from adults to children. Season 1 of the anime series “Chiikawa” (240 episodes) will be available to stream on Disney+’s “Star” from September 17th.