Volume 9 of *Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing*, the latest installment in the *Chiikawa* series—currently serialized on X by “Nagano,” whose characters, though clumsy, are admirable for their determination to do their best at everything and live strong alongside their friends—will go on sale on November 20, 2026.
With cumulative sales exceeding 5 million copies and the TV anime currently airing to great acclaim—not to mention the huge response to the movie *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island*—*Chikawa* is going strong. The latest volume, Volume 9, is set to be released for the first time in a year!
Volume 9 features the “Parallel World Arc,” which became a major sensation on social media and elsewhere!
In addition to the standard edition, a special edition bundled with a “Postcard Book You Can Draw On and Display”—featuring original illustrations by Nagano-sensei—will also go on sale the same day!!
[Update] October 2, 2026: Information on “Chiikawa” Volume 9 has been added.
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Nagano’s “Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing”—Special Edition of the Latest Volume 9
Box office revenue has surpassed 10 billion yen! The special edition of the latest Volume 9 of “Chiikawa”—whose movie, “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island,” is currently a huge hit in theaters—features a different design on every page and comes with a “Postcard Book You Can Write On and Display” that lets you enjoy a variety of designs!
The cover of the postcard book features an original illustration by Nagano!
Be sure to check it out along with Volume 8 of the “Siren Arc,” which is being reprinted one after another!
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Contents of Volume 9, the latest installment of Nagano’s “Chiikawa: That Tiny, Cute Thing”
Total sales have surpassed 5 million copies, and the TV anime is currently airing to great acclaim! The movie “Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” was also a huge hit “Chiikawa.”
Volume 9, the latest comic book in a year, is now available!
Nagano’s “Chiikawa: Those Tiny, Cute Things”—When Is Volume 9 Coming Out?
The TV anime and movie *Chikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island* are receiving rave reviews! One year after the previous volume, the long-awaited Volume 9 will be released on Friday, November 20, 2026!
The cover of Volume 9 features “The Used Bookstore” making its first appearance on the cover!
Nagano’s “Chiikawa: That Little, Cute Thing” Previous Volume 8 Synopsis (Recap)
Synopsis of the Previous Volume (Details on Volume 8 )
The long-awaited 8th volume of the wildly popular “Chiikawa” manga series features the complete “Siren” arc—the longest story in Chiikawa history!
The Chiikawa gang arrives after seeing a flyer inviting them to a special island.
Are they about to battle the legendary creature, the Siren!?
The Chikawa gang’s grand adventure, revolving around the secrets of the mermaid island, has begun!!
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Introduction to Nagano’s “Chiikawa: Those Little, Cute Things”
The long-awaited book adaptation of Nagano’s popular “Self-Deprecating Bear” series!
A story of the fun, bittersweet, and sometimes tough daily lives of the “somehow small and cute creatures”—commonly known as “Chiikawa.”
Loved and treated kindly by everyone, they’d like to live this kind of life… or so they thought, but there are also plenty of mysterious beings all around them!?
Still, surrounded by their beloved Hachiware and rabbits, eating delicious food, and trying to get the things they want with the rewards from their work, the “Chiikawa”—who live each day to the fullest—are always surrounded by smiles.
Of course, this book also includes brand-new episodes available only here!
Another “Nagano World” begins right here!
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Nagano’s “Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing” Latest Volume 9 On Sale November 20!
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| Standard Edition Sales Site |
[Amazon] Product Page |
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| Special Edition Sales Site |
[Amazon]Product Page |
| Buy the Complete Set | [Amazon]Kindle E-book Bundle |
| Release Date | November 20, 2026 |
| Author | Nagano |
| Price | Standard Edition: 1,375 yen (tax included) Special Edition: 3,410 yen (tax included) |
| ISBN | Standard Edition ISBN-10: 4065455537 ISBN-13: 978-4065455531 Special Edition ISBN-10: 4065455502 ISBN-13: 978-4065455500 |
| Information on the Previous Volume | Details on Volume 8 of “Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing” |
| Related Links | “Chikawa: The Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” Official Website |
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