Chiikawa 2022
★ 8.2/10 AnimationComedyFamilyKidsSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 356 eps Returning Series
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Overview
Chiikawa is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in April 2022. The show is based on a social media manga created by illustrator Nagano and follows the daily life of a small, cute creature named Chiikawa. The series depicts Chiikawa's experiences, which include moments of happiness, sadness, and stress, as they enjoy food with friends like bees and rabbits, work hard, and maintain a positive outlook. Produced by Doga Kobo, the first season aired in Japan from April 2022 to March 2025, with a second season beginning in July 2025. Chiikawa is joined by companions including Hachiware and Usagi, with voice actors such as Haruka Aoki, Ari Ozawa, and Makoto Tanaka. A film adaptation titled Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid was also produced by Cypic. The series originally aired on Fuji TV and has been noted for its themes of friendship and everyday life.
Should you watch it?
“A tiny cute creature navigates life's simple joys and struggles with friends.”
Reasons to watch
- Relatable everyday themes
- Cute and comforting visuals
- Positive messages about friendship
Keep in mind
- May feel slow to some viewers
- Limited plot progression
You enjoy gentle, character-driven stories about friendship and daily life.
Suitable for all ages, with mild emotional moments.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 356 episodes
- E1 Firm Custard Pudding / Pancakes Apr 4, 2022
- E2 Sphinx / The Real Thing Apr 8, 2022
- E3 Yocchan Squid / Pot Pie Apr 15, 2022
- E4 Broccoli / Pizza Bun Apr 22, 2022
- E5 Charimera / Charumera Apr 29, 2022
- E6 Friends / Dorayaki May 6, 2022
- E7 Yakult / Foil Trading Card May 13, 2022
- E8 Yakult with Everyone / A Hairball Came Out May 20, 2022
- E9 Tabekko Dobutsu / Butamen May 27, 2022
- E10 Had a Dream of an Unfamiliar City Jun 3, 2022
- E11 Talking to Myself Jun 10, 2022
- E12 Tray of Sushi / Sushi Chef Jun 17, 2022
- E13 Giant Ramune Candy / Roasted Marshmallow Jun 24, 2022
- E14 Lucky Sunfish / Giant Sour Kelp Jul 1, 2022
- E15 Jelly / Canelé Jul 8, 2022
- E16 Chimera / No! Jul 15, 2022
- E17 Flehmen / Sasumata Jul 22, 2022
- E18 Weeding / Matching Jul 29, 2022
- E19 Something's Appeared / Feeling Better Aug 5, 2022
- E20 Bright Aug 12, 2022
- E21 Whatchavania 1 Aug 19, 2022
- E22 Whatchavania 2 Aug 26, 2022
- E23 Whatchavania 3 / Ketchup Pasta Sep 2, 2022
- E24 House / Sleepover Sep 9, 2022
- E25 Morning Market / Finally Did It Sep 16, 2022
- E26 Scary Stories / Tummyache Sep 23, 2022
- E27 Swim Time / Give It Back Sep 30, 2022
- E28 A Little Purse / I'm Using It Oct 7, 2022
- E29 Faking Cute / I Made it Oct 14, 2022
- E30 I Want a Camera / Ei! Oct 21, 2022
- E31 The Pit I (1) Oct 28, 2022
- E32 The Pit II (2) Nov 4, 2022
- E33 The Pit III (3) Nov 11, 2022
- E34 Clout / Hiss Nov 18, 2022
- E35 Kurimanju / Ride-on Sunfish Nov 25, 2022
- E36 Wand I (1) Dec 2, 2022
- E37 Wand II (2) Dec 9, 2022
- E38 Wand III (3) Dec 16, 2022
- E39 Wand VI (4) Dec 23, 2022
- E40 Ear Flip / Taco Jan 6, 2023
- E41 ROU I (1) Jan 13, 2023
- E42 ROU II (2) Jan 20, 2023
- E43 ROU III (3) / Momonaga's Routine at ROU Jan 27, 2023
- E44 Salesman Feb 3, 2023
- E45 Fried Shiitake / Cream Puffs Feb 10, 2023
- E46 Bento / They're Pajamas Feb 17, 2023
- E47 Staying Up Late / Wish Feb 24, 2023
- E48 Shooting Star / Will It Come True? Mar 3, 2023
- E49 Cold Bath / Citric Acid Mar 10, 2023
- E50 You Dropped an Acorn / Pajamas for Sale Mar 17, 2023
- E51 Get Tough (1) Mar 24, 2023
- E52 Get Tough (2) Mar 31, 2023
- E53 Get Tough (3) / Top Ranker Apr 4, 2023
- E54 Emblem / Parfait Apr 7, 2023
- E55 Caul Fat / Usagi's Weapon Apr 11, 2023
- E56 Nut Cracking / Nut Drinking Apr 14, 2023
- E57 Weeding Certification / Let's Get Certified Apr 18, 2023
- E58 Hitting the Books / Lunchtime Apr 21, 2023
- E59 Dinnertime / Exam Time Apr 25, 2023
- E60 Tough Exam / Level 3 Apr 28, 2023
- E61 Exam Results / Failed May 2, 2023
- E62 Gloomy Trip Home / All Choked Up May 5, 2023
- E63 Congrats / Let's Try Again May 9, 2023
- E64 What Do You Mean? / A Job Well Done May 12, 2023
- E65 Knuckle Duster / Prized Possession May 16, 2023
- E66 Usagi and Momonga / Unlimited Rice May 19, 2023
- E67 Furikake / Hot Rice May 23, 2023
- E68 Sweets / It Suddenly Appeared May 26, 2023
- E69 Saltiness / Skin-on Salmon Fillets May 30, 2023
- E70 3-Star Restaurant / More Pay Jun 2, 2023
- E71 Three Stars / This Is Three Stars Jun 6, 2023
- E72 Demanding Jun 9, 2023
- E73 Run! / Hang Tough! Jun 13, 2023
- E74 Hooray! / A Conclusion of Sorts Jun 16, 2023
- E75 Too Much Omelet to Finish Jun 20, 2023
- E76 Fissure Jun 23, 2023
- E77 Must Be a Mimic Jun 27, 2023
- E78 I Bought a Camera Jun 30, 2023
- E79 Can't Take a Picture Jul 4, 2023
- E80 Cameras Are Heavy Jul 7, 2023
- E81 Nice / A Scratch Jul 11, 2023
- E82 Sky / Night Shift Jul 14, 2023
- E83 Payday Jul 18, 2023
- E84 Popsicle Stick / Kendama Guy Jul 21, 2023
- E85 Switch 1 (1) Jul 25, 2023
- E86 Switch 2 (2) Jul 28, 2023
- E87 Switch 3 (3) Aug 1, 2023
- E88 Switch 4 (4) Aug 4, 2023
- E89 Switch 5 (5) Aug 8, 2023
- E90 Switch 6 (6) Aug 11, 2023
- E91 Switch 7 (7) Aug 15, 2023
- E92 Switch 8 (8) Aug 18, 2023
- E93 Switch 9 (9) Aug 22, 2023
- E94 It's a Secret Aug 25, 2023
- E95 True Horror 1 (1) Aug 29, 2023
- E96 Feel Better / Memories Sep 1, 2023
- E97 True Horror 2 (2) Sep 5, 2023
- E98 True Horror 3 (3) Sep 8, 2023
- E99 True Horror 4 (4) Sep 12, 2023
- E100 True Horror 5 (5) Sep 15, 2023
- E101 Drive (1) Sep 19, 2023
- E102 Drive 2 (2) Sep 22, 2023
- E103 Meat Polishing / Kobe High Ball Sep 26, 2023
- E104 Bread Sep 29, 2023
- E105 Fan Letter / Fried Chicken Lemon Oct 3, 2023
- E106 Which One? / What Did You Put Inside? Oct 6, 2023
- E107 Study Session / Re-examination Oct 10, 2023
- E108 Let`s Go / On Tenterhooks Oct 13, 2023
- E109 How`d It Go? / However Many Times Oct 17, 2023
- E110 Give It Your All Oct 20, 2023
- E111 Muchauma Pudding Contest Oct 24, 2023
- E112 Hooray Oct 27, 2023
- E113 Egg-Beating Time / Yummy Flavor Oct 31, 2023
- E114 Too Friendly Nov 3, 2023
- E115 Shoulder Ride / Just the Crust Nov 7, 2023
- E116 Use It as You Wish / Pizza Nov 10, 2023
- E117 The Gathering of the Sweets / Where`s My Car? Nov 14, 2023
- E118 Swaddle / Stinky Nov 17, 2023
- E119 Believe Nov 21, 2023
- E120 Episode 120 Nov 24, 2023
- E121 Episode 121 Nov 28, 2023
- E122 Episode 122 Dec 1, 2023
- E123 Episode 123 Dec 5, 2023
- E124 Episode 124 Dec 8, 2023
- E125 Episode 125 Dec 12, 2023
- E126 Episode 126 Dec 15, 2023
- E127 Episode 127 Dec 19, 2023
- E128 Episode 128 Dec 22, 2023
- E129 Episode 129 Dec 26, 2023
- E130 Episode 130 Dec 29, 2023
- E131 Episode 131 Jan 2, 2024
- E132 Episode 132 Jan 5, 2024
- E133 Episode 133 Jan 9, 2024
- E134 Episode 134 Jan 12, 2024
- E135 Episode 135 Jan 16, 2024
- E136 Episode 136 Jan 26, 2024
- E137 Episode 137 Jan 30, 2024
- E138 Episode 138 Feb 2, 2024
- E139 Episode 139 Feb 6, 2024
- E140 Episode 140 Feb 9, 2024
- E141 Episode 141 Feb 13, 2024
- E142 Episode 142 Feb 16, 2024
- E143 Episode 143 Feb 20, 2024
- E144 Episode 144 Feb 23, 2024
- E145 Episode 145 Feb 27, 2024
- E146 Episode 146 Mar 1, 2024
- E147 Episode 147 Mar 5, 2024
- E148 Episode 148 Mar 8, 2024
- E149 Episode 149 Mar 12, 2024
- E150 Episode 150 Mar 15, 2024
- E151 Episode 151 Mar 19, 2024
- E152 Episode 152 Mar 22, 2024
- E153 Episode 153 Mar 26, 2024
- E154 Episode 154 Mar 29, 2024
- E155 Episode 155 Apr 2, 2024
- E156 Episode 156 Apr 5, 2024
- E157 Episode 157 Apr 9, 2024
- E158 Episode 158 Apr 12, 2024
- E159 Episode 159 Apr 16, 2024
- E160 Episode 160 Apr 19, 2024
- E161 Episode 161 Apr 23, 2024
- E162 Episode 162 Apr 26, 2024
- E163 Episode 163 Apr 30, 2024
- E164 Episode 164 May 3, 2024
- E165 Episode 165 May 7, 2024
- E166 Episode 166 May 10, 2024
- E167 Episode 167 May 14, 2024
- E168 Episode 168 May 17, 2024
- E169 Episode 169 May 21, 2024
- E170 Episode 170 May 24, 2024
- E171 Episode 171 May 28, 2024
- E172 Episode 172 May 31, 2024
- E173 Episode 173 Jun 4, 2024
- E174 Episode 174 Jun 7, 2024
- E175 Episode 175 Jun 11, 2024
- E176 Episode 176 Jun 14, 2024
- E177 Episode 177 Jun 18, 2024
- E178 Episode 178 Jun 21, 2024
- E179 Episode 179 Jun 25, 2024
- E180 Episode 180 Jun 28, 2024
- E181 Episode 181 Jul 2, 2024
- E182 Episode 182 Jul 5, 2024
- E183 Episode 183 Jul 9, 2024
- E184 Episode 184 Jul 12, 2024
- E185 Episode 185 Jul 16, 2024
- E186 Episode 186 Jul 19, 2024
- E187 Episode 187 Jul 23, 2024
- E188 Episode 188 Jul 26, 2024
- E189 Episode 189 Jul 30, 2024
- E190 Episode 190 Aug 2, 2024
- E191 Episode 191 Aug 6, 2024
- E192 Episode 192 Aug 9, 2024
- E193 Episode 193 Aug 13, 2024
- E194 Episode 194 Aug 16, 2024
- E195 Episode 195 Aug 20, 2024
- E196 Episode 196 Aug 23, 2024
- E197 Episode 197 Aug 27, 2024
- E198 Episode 198 Aug 30, 2024
- E199 Episode 199 Sep 3, 2024
- E200 Episode 200 Sep 6, 2024
- E201 Episode 201 Sep 10, 2024
- E202 Episode 202 Sep 13, 2024
- E203 Episode 203 Sep 17, 2024
- E204 Episode 204 Sep 20, 2024
- E205 Episode 205 Sep 24, 2024
- E206 Episode 206 Sep 27, 2024
- E207 Episode 207 Oct 1, 2024
- E208 Episode 208 Oct 4, 2024
- E209 Episode 209 Oct 8, 2024
- E210 Episode 210 Oct 11, 2024
- E211 Episode 211 Oct 15, 2024
- E212 Episode 212 Oct 18, 2024
- E213 Episode 213 Oct 22, 2024
- E214 Episode 214 Oct 25, 2024
- E215 Episode 215 Oct 29, 2024
- E216 Episode 216 Nov 1, 2024
- E217 Episode 217 Nov 5, 2024
- E218 Episode 218 Nov 8, 2024
- E219 Episode 219 Nov 12, 2024
- E220 Episode 220 Nov 15, 2024
- E221 Episode 221 Nov 19, 2024
- E222 Episode 222 Nov 22, 2024
- E223 Episode 223 Nov 26, 2024
- E224 Episode 224 Nov 29, 2024
- E225 Episode 225 Dec 3, 2024
- E226 Episode 226 Dec 6, 2024
- E227 Episode 227 Dec 10, 2024
- E228 Episode 228 Dec 13, 2024
- E229 Episode 229 Dec 17, 2024
- E230 Episode 230 Dec 20, 2024
- E231 Episode 231 Dec 24, 2024
- E232 Episode 232 Dec 27, 2024
- E233 Episode 233 Jan 7, 2025
- E234 Episode 234 Jan 10, 2025
- E235 Episode 235 Jan 14, 2025
- E236 Episode 236 Jan 17, 2025
- E237 Episode 237 Jan 21, 2025
- E238 Episode 238 Jan 24, 2025
- E239 Episode 239 Jan 28, 2025
- E240 Episode 240 Jan 31, 2025
- E241 Episode 241 Feb 4, 2025
- E242 Episode 242 Feb 7, 2025
- E243 Episode 243 Feb 11, 2025
- E244 Episode 244 Feb 14, 2025
- E245 Episode 245 Feb 18, 2025
- E246 Episode 246 Feb 21, 2025
- E247 Episode 247 Feb 25, 2025
- E248 Episode 248 Feb 28, 2025
- E249 Episode 249 Mar 4, 2025
- E250 Episode 250 Mar 7, 2025
- E251 Episode 251 Mar 11, 2025
- E252 Episode 252 Mar 14, 2025
- E253 Episode 253 Mar 18, 2025
- E254 Episode 254 Mar 21, 2025
- E255 Episode 255 Mar 25, 2025
- E256 Episode 256 Mar 28, 2025
- E257 Episode 257 May 1, 2025
- E258 Episode 258 Jul 15, 2025
- E259 Episode 259 Jul 18, 2025
- E260 Episode 260 Jul 22, 2025
- E261 Episode 261 Jul 25, 2025
- E262 Episode 262 Jul 29, 2025
- E263 Episode 263 Aug 1, 2025
- E264 Episode 264 Aug 5, 2025
- E265 Episode 265 Aug 8, 2025
- E266 Episode 266 Aug 12, 2025
- E267 Episode 267 Aug 15, 2025
- E268 Episode 268 Aug 19, 2025
- E269 Episode 269 Aug 22, 2025
- E270 Episode 270 Aug 26, 2025
- E271 Episode 271 Aug 29, 2025
- E272 Episode 272 Sep 2, 2025
- E273 Episode 273 Sep 5, 2025
- E274 Episode 274 Sep 9, 2025
- E275 Episode 275 Sep 12, 2025
- E276 Episode 276 Sep 16, 2025
- E277 Episode 277 Sep 19, 2025
- E278 Episode 278 Sep 23, 2025
- E279 Episode 279 Sep 26, 2025
- E280 Episode 280 Sep 30, 2025
- E281 Episode 281 Oct 3, 2025
- E282 Episode 282 Oct 7, 2025
- E283 Episode 283 Oct 10, 2025
- E284 Episode 284 Oct 14, 2025
- E285 Episode 285 Oct 17, 2025
- E286 Episode 286 Oct 21, 2025
- E287 Episode 287 Oct 24, 2025
- E288 Episode 288 Oct 28, 2025
- E289 Episode 289 Oct 31, 2025
- E290 Episode 290 Nov 4, 2025
- E291 Episode 291 Nov 7, 2025
- E292 Episode 292 Nov 11, 2025
- E293 Episode 293 Nov 14, 2025
- E294 Episode 294 Nov 18, 2025
- E295 Episode 295 Nov 21, 2025
- E296 Episode 296 Nov 25, 2025
- E297 Episode 297 Nov 28, 2025
- E298 Episode 298 Dec 2, 2025
- E299 Episode 299 Dec 5, 2025
- E300 Episode 300 Dec 9, 2025
- E301 Episode 301 Dec 12, 2025
- E302 Episode 302 Dec 16, 2025
- E303 Episode 303 Dec 19, 2025
- E304 Episode 304 Dec 23, 2025
- E305 Episode 305 Dec 26, 2025
- E306 Episode 306 Jan 6, 2026
- E307 Episode 307 Jan 9, 2026
- E308 Episode 308 Jan 13, 2026
- E309 Episode 309 Jan 16, 2026
- E310 Episode 310 Jan 20, 2026
- E311 Episode 311 Jan 23, 2026
- E312 Episode 312 Jan 27, 2026
- E313 Episode 313 Jan 30, 2026
- E314 Episode 314 Feb 3, 2026
- E315 Episode 315 Feb 6, 2026
- E316 Episode 316 Feb 10, 2026
- E317 Episode 317 Feb 13, 2026
- E318 Episode 318 Feb 17, 2026
- E319 Episode 319 Feb 20, 2026
- E320 Episode 320 Feb 24, 2026
- E321 Episode 321 Feb 27, 2026
- E322 Episode 322 Mar 3, 2026
- E323 Episode 323 Mar 6, 2026
- E324 Episode 324 Mar 10, 2026
- E325 Episode 325 Mar 13, 2026
- E326 Episode 326 Mar 17, 2026
- E327 Episode 327 Mar 20, 2026
- E328 Episode 328 Mar 24, 2026
- E329 Episode 329 Mar 27, 2026
- E330 Episode 330 Mar 31, 2026
- E331 Episode 331 Apr 3, 2026
- E332 Episode 332 Apr 7, 2026
- E333 Episode 333 Apr 10, 2026
- E334 Episode 334 Apr 14, 2026
- E335 Episode 335 Apr 17, 2026
- E336 Episode 336 Apr 21, 2026
- E337 Episode 337 Apr 24, 2026
- E338 Episode 338 Apr 28, 2026
- E339 Episode 339 May 1, 2026
- E340 Episode 340 May 5, 2026
- E341 Episode 341 May 8, 2026
- E342 Episode 342 May 12, 2026
- E343 Episode 343 May 15, 2026
- E344 Episode 344 May 19, 2026
- E345 Episode 345 May 22, 2026
- E346 Episode 346 May 26, 2026
- E347 Episode 347 May 29, 2026
- E348 Episode 348 Jun 2, 2026
- E349 Episode 349 Jun 5, 2026
- E350 Episode 350 Jun 9, 2026
- E351 Episode 351 Jun 12, 2026
- E352 Episode 352 Jun 16, 2026
- E353 Episode 353 Jun 19, 2026
- E354 Episode 354 Jun 23, 2026
- E355 Episode 355 Jun 26, 2026
- E356 Episode 356 Jun 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is Chiikawa about?
It follows the daily life of a small cute creature named Chiikawa and their friends.
Who created Chiikawa?
The series was created by illustrator Nagano.
When did Chiikawa premiere?
The anime premiered in April 2022.
Is there a second season?
Yes, the second season premiered in July 2025.
Are there any movies based on Chiikawa?
Yes, there is a film titled Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid.