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Chikawa Plastic Model Kits: “Chii-Pura” Bicycles—All 3 Varieties—Pre-orders Start October 3!

Period: Oct 3, 2026〜 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Chii-Pura” series of easy-to-assemble plastic kits based on “Chiikawa” has been launched. Pre-orders for the first release—featuring “Chiikawa,” “Hachiware,” and “Rabbit and Bicycle” (3 designs total)—will begin on October 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM on the official online store, “Chiikawa Market,” in limited quantities. Prices are 1,650 yen each for Chikawa and the Rabbit, and 1,980 yen for Hachiware with the two-seater bicycle (all prices include tax). Free shipping is available when all three varieties are pre-ordered in a single transaction.
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“Yōko × Boku SS” × “Maneki Neko: A Day Off with Cats” Collaboration Starts October 8!

Period: Oct 8, 2026〜 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between the TV anime “Yōko × Boku SS” and Karaoke Maneki Neko will take place from 1:00 PM on October 8, 2026, through November 8. Collaboration drinks (700 yen each) featuring original illustrations based on the theme “A Day Off with Cats” will be available along with free gifts, and collaboration merchandise such as acrylic stands will also be released. The merchandise will be available for pre-order on the official Maneki Neko online shop.
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Opens October 16!

Period: Oct 16, 2026〜Nov 3 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store featuring “Chiikawa”—whose endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life is truly admirable—will be held at the Mitsukoshi Gallery on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday)!
The lineup will feature “Chiikawa Sushi” and “Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Stickers,” and customers who make a purchase will receive an original sticker and a POP UP STORE-exclusive shopping bag as a gift.
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Chiikawa Bakery 2nd Anniversary: The Corne-Shaped Mascot Arrives on October 15!

Period: Oct 15, 2026〜 2026/09/29 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of “Chiikawa Bakery” in Harajuku and Omotesando on October 29, 2026, the “2nd Anniversary Celebration” will be held starting October 15. New merchandise will be available, including a set of eight mascot items featuring the Chikawa characters as cornet pastries and tea tins. Customers who spend 3,300 yen or more (tax included) will receive an original 2nd-anniversary mat and pin badge, and will also receive an original 2nd-anniversary coaster with each takeout drink purchased.
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Chikawa × OxiClean: Limited-Edition Pink Packaging—On Sale October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜 2026/09/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A limited-edition pink version of OxiClean—the oxygen-based bleach that also appeared in the manga *Chiikawa*—will go on sale on October 2, 2026, as the “OxiClean 1500g Chiikawa Package.” It will be available at drugstores, home improvement stores, online retailers, the Chikawa Market, and Chikawaland nationwide, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 1,500 yen (excluding tax).
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“Chikawa” Movie: 6th Round of Theater-Goer Giveaways—Mini Figures Available Starting October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜 2026/09/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The sixth installment of the “Chikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” movie giveaway has been announced. Starting October 10, 2026, for the first time in the series, each moviegoer will receive one randomly selected pair of charm mini-figures (2 varieties total), featuring three-dimensional renditions of some of the film’s most iconic scenes!
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store at Machida Moddy Opens October 9!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/09/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose characters are beloved for their endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life—will be held at the Machida Moddy 4th-floor event space from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Sunday, November 1!
The lineup will feature a wide variety of new products, including winter items such as the “Meat Bun-Eating Mascot” and cozy, fluffy blankets; drink-themed merchandise featuring the “Chestnut Manju”; and a 2027 desk calendar.
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store in Ibaraki Opens October 9!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜Oct 26 2026/09/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose clumsy yet earnest way of life is truly endearing—will be held from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Monday, October 26, on the 2nd floor of Aeon Mall Mito Uchihara, in front of Ajedé Accessories!
The lineup will feature a wide variety of new products, including winter items such as the “I’m Eating a Meat Bun” mascot and cozy, fluffy blankets; drink-themed merchandise featuring the “Kuri Manju” character; and a 2027 desk calendar.
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Chikawa “Landmark” Accessories Vol. 3: Capsule Toys—Back in Stock Starting in October!

Period: Re-release in October 2026 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

A re-release of “Marker Accessories 3”—capsule toys from Professor Nagano’s “Chikawa” series that can be attached to personal items as markers—has been announced. All five designs—including Chikawa, Hachiware, a rabbit, and a used bookstore—will make their return to Gashapon vending machines nationwide starting in October 2026!
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“Chikawa” Anime Revival Broadcast Starts October 2—Including the “Nantoka Bania” Arc!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The TV anime “Chiikawa” will air a total of 25 reruns of highly popular episodes from October 2 to December 25, 2026. The first episode to air will be Episode 6, “Friends / Dorayaki,” and starting October 6, the “Nantoka Bania” arc will be broadcast. Starting October 5, a new segment called “Chikawa Chance,” where viewers can win Chikawa merchandise, will begin on the “Mezamashi Janken” segment of “Mezamashi TV,” and the broadcast of new episodes is scheduled to resume in January 2027.
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“Chikawa” Movie Support Screenings: Round 2 Expands to 12 Theaters and Takes Place on October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The second “Let’s Make It Happen!” cheer screening for *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island* has been confirmed, and the screening where audience members are encouraged to cheer aloud will be held simultaneously across 12 theaters in 8 prefectures nationwide starting at 7:00 PM on October 2, 2026. Cheer screenings featuring automated penlight effects will also be held for three consecutive days from October 16 to 18 at 7 theaters in 5 prefectures.
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Chiikawa × Ponde Couleur: A total of 6 cosmetics items go on sale starting November 23!

Period: Nov 23, 2026〜 2026/09/20 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Chiikawa” is making an appearance in the cosmetics brand “Pon de Couleur,” and the “Pon de Couleur Chiikawa Multi-Color Powder” will go on sale starting November 23, 2026. This multi-color powder can be used as eyeshadow or face color and comes in a total of six designs featuring cut-out illustrations of the Chikawa characters. The price is 550 yen (tax included).
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store in Aomori and Saga Opens October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Oct 19 2026/09/18 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store featuring “Chiikawa”—whose clumsy yet earnest way of life is truly endearing—will be held simultaneously at two venues from Friday, October 2, 2026 (Friday) at two locations—the ELM Hall on the 2nd floor of Aomori ELM and a special venue next to the food court on the 2nd floor of Aeon Mall Saga Yamato—and will run simultaneously until Monday, October 19!
The lineup includes Halloween-themed “Let’s All Dress Up Mascots (8 varieties)” and “Chiikawa Sushi / Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Stickers,” and customers who make a purchase will receive an original sticker and a POP UP STORE-exclusive shopping bag as a gift.
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Chikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection—On Sale September 28!

Period: Sep 28, 2026〜 2026/09/18 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Kodansha’s “Chiikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection” will go on sale sequentially at bookstores nationwide starting September 28, 2026. The collection features a total of nine designs—including eight characters such as Chiikawa and Hachiware, plus a secret character—and will be sold as individual sheets priced at 660 yen (tax included) each.