# Chiikawa franchise merchandise and media expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chiikawa-franchise-merchandise-and-media-expansions
> Updated: 2026-09-04T05:03:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiikawa-franchise-announces-new-manga-volume-and-fashion-collaboration

### 2026-08-25: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiikawa-announces-new-merchandise-including-storybooks-and-pop-up-books

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