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Chiikawa franchise merchandise and media expansions

Overview

The Chiikawa franchise, created by illustrator Nagano, has announced several new product releases and collaborations. Initial announcements included various merchandise such as ‘chiyogami’ paper, die-cut sticker sets, an anime storybook covering episodes 1 through 33, and a pop-up book.

Following these announcements, further expansions were revealed, including the release of the ninth volume of the manga series by Kodansha on November 20, 2026. This volume will feature a special edition with a postcard book and a sticker. Additionally, a fashion collaboration with the brand CITEN was announced, featuring a collection of loungewear, bags, and accessories scheduled for release in mid-September 2026.

Entities

Nagano · Kodansha · CHIIKAWA · CITEN

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Chiikawa franchise announces new manga volume and fashion collaboration

    The ‘Chiikawa’ franchise announces new developments, including the release of manga volume 9 on November 20, 2026, and a fashion collaboration with CITEN starting September 15, 2026.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Chiikawa announces new merchandise including storybooks and pop-up books

    New merchandise for the popular ‘Chiikawa’ series is launching in Japan, including stickers, a storybook, and a pop-up book, following the massive success of its recent film.

Sources

animeanime.jp · cho-animedia.jp · dtimes.jp · news.mynavi.jp