Chiikawa Movie Smashes Box Office Records with 17.2 Billion Yen!
The adorable yet surprisingly deep world of Chiikawa has taken the Japanese box office by storm! The franchise’s first-ever feature film, Chiikawa the Movie: Mystery of the Mermaid Island (Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu), has officially secured the No. 1 spot in Japan’s 2026 box office rankings.
Since its release on July 24, the film has achieved a mind-blowing 17.2 billion yen in box office revenue, drawing in over 11.78 million viewers in just 75 days. To celebrate this monumental success, the creators have released a heartwarming new visual and announced exciting theater giveaway updates!
A Warm and Magical New Visual Revealed
The newly released second main visual captures a cozy and emotional moment from the film. Under a star-filled night sky, the main characters Chiikawa and Hachiware, along with the island residents Hitoha and Futaba, look at each other warmly by the campfire.
In the background, other fan-favorite characters can be seen enjoying the campfire gathering, including:
- Usagi
- Shimahajiro
- Lacco (Otter)
- Momonga
- Furuhon-ya (Secondhand Bookstore)
- Kurimanju
- Shisa
Exclusive Theater Giveaways & Revival Campaign Announced!
For fans in Japan, attending the movie is about to get even more rewarding. Starting October 10, the 6th wave of theater-exclusive bonuses will begin, featuring adorable Charm Mini Figures (2 types). Due to their highly limited nature, these collectibles are expected to run out almost instantly.
But don’t worry if you missed out on previous popular goodies! Due to overwhelming demand, the production committee has announced a special revival distribution campaign later this year. The revival will include:
- 3rd Wave Bonus: “Happy Siren♪” Figures (3 types)
- 4th Wave Bonus: Charm Mini Figures (4 types)
- 6th Wave Bonus: Charm Mini Figures (2 types)
Specific dates and details for the revival distribution will be announced in the near future. Stay tuned to A.N.I.Z for more updates on this record-breaking anime phenomenon!
Source: Yahoo News Japan