Chiikawa to Perform Live at Japan’s Major Music Event, FNS Music Festival 2026
Exciting news for anime and J-Pop fans! The beloved characters from the hugely popular franchise Chiikawa are bringing their viral musical magic to the television screen once again. It has been officially announced that Chiikawa: The Movie – The Secret of Mermaid Island will participate in Night 1 of the prestigious annual music special, the 2026 FNS Music Festival, airing on December 2, 2026.
A Special Medley from the Record-Breaking Film
Following its astounding box office run—grossing over 18.66 billion yen with more than 12.77 million tickets sold within 101 days—the adorable cast of Chiikawa will deliver a special live medley featuring three popular tracks from the film:
- “Kyo no Hi wa Sayonara” (Goodbye Today)
- “Usagi Rap / Usagi, Momonga, Mermaid”
- “Shima no Uta” (Island Song)
More Anime Connections and Musical Highlights
The festival will feature an impressive lineup bridging the worlds of anime, J-Pop, and global music. Fans can also look forward to:
- M!LK, who are currently performing the theme song for the Autumn 2026 anime series Choujun! Choujou Senpai.
- Puppet Sunsun, the internet-famous puppet character, performing on Night 2 (December 9) with their newest song, “Color.”
- Major J-Pop and K-Pop acts including Snow Man, Hey! Say! JUMP, Naniwa Danshi, BABYMONSTER, NCT DREAM, and Stray Kids.
With its unique blend of adorable anime performances and top-tier musical talent, this year’s FNS Music Festival is set to be a memorable celebration of Japanese pop culture for fans around the world!
Source: Yahoo News Japan