The Chiikawa Movie Will Be DARK ?

A new teaser trailer for Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island has officially been revealed, along with its release date — July 24, 2026. While the trailer makes it look like a sweet and magical seaside adventure, manga readers know the truth. This story is actually the darkest arc in the Chiikawa manga so far, and it left many fans emotional after reading it. Not only is this the most heartbreaking arc — it’s also the longest arc in Chiikawa, and the movie adaptation is adding brand-new scenes that weren’t in the original manga. For example, Usagi receiving the letter from the bird never actually happened that way in the manga. The letter just suddenly appeared stuck to his face before he showed it to Chiikawa and Hachiware. There’s also a dramatic new shot of Usagi standing on top of the ship — in the manga, he was much closer to the ground. The film appears to be expanding the story and deepening the emotional impact. And don’t worry — fan favorites like Momonga, Kurimanju, Rakko, Kani, and more will also appear with plenty of screen time. If you’re excited for Chiikawa’s darkest and longest arc to hit theaters, this movie might be more emotional than you expect. #chiikawa #anime #movie #shorts #usagi #hachiware