Chiikawa Movie Debuts Second Key Visual
The official website for Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island released a second main key visual featuring scenes from the film.
The official website for Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island released a second main key visual featuring scenes from the film on October 8, 2026.
The film has become the highest-grossing film released in Japan so far in 2026, and now ranks 14th on Japan's all-time box office chart.
The sixth wave of moviegoer gifts, Charm Mini Figures (two types in total), will be distributed starting October 10, 2026. The third, fourth and sixth rounds of giveaways will be redistributed within the year.
Release and box office
The first feature-length anime film based on Nagano's web manga series Chiikawa was released in Japan on July 24, 2026. Over the 11 weeks since its release, the film claimed the number-one spot seven times. According to Crunchyroll, the movie has recorded a box office gross of 17.2 billion yen (109 million USD) from 11.78 million admissions over 75 days.
Quick answers
When did the second key visual for the Chiikawa movie release?
It was released on October 8, 2026.
What are the sixth wave moviegoer gifts for the Chiikawa movie?
Charm Mini Figures, in two types total, distributed starting October 10, 2026.
When was the Chiikawa movie released in Japan?
It was released on July 24, 2026.