Volume 9 of *Chiikawa: That Little, Cute Thing*—the latest installment in the *Chiikawa* series, currently serialized on X by “Nagano,” which depicts the endearing story of characters who, though clumsy, give their all to everything and live strong together with their friends—will go on sale around 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 *Chiikawa: The Movie—The Secret of Mermaid Island*—*Chiikawa* is back with Volume 9, the first new volume in a year!

A special edition that includes a “Postcard Book You Can Write On and Display” will also go on sale the same day!

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 Volume 9 of “Chiikawa”—the latest volume from the “Chiikawa” series, whose movie “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” is currently a massive 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!

Synopsis of Volume 9, the latest installment of Nagano’s “Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute”

The synopsis for “Chiikawa” Volume 9 has not yet been announced.
*As of September 3, 2026

Nagano’s “Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute”—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 9th volume of the manga series is set to be released around November 20, 2026!

Nagano’s “Chiikawa: That Little, Cute Thing” Previous Volume: Volume 8 Synopsis (Recap)

Synopsis of the Previous Volume (Details on the Previous Volume, Vol. 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!!

Introduction to Nagano’s “Chiikawa: Those Little, Cute Things”

The long-awaited book adaptation of Nagano’s popular “Self-Mocking Bear” series!
A story of the fun, bittersweet, and sometimes tough daily lives of the “somehow small and cute creatures”—commonly known as “Chiikawa.”

They’re loved and treated kindly by everyone, and they’d like to live like this… 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 what they want with the rewards from their work, the world of “Chiikawa”—who live each day to the fullest—is always brimming with smiles.

Of course, it also includes brand-new episodes you can only read in this book!

Another “Nagano World” begins right here!

Nagano’s “Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing”—Volume 9, the latest installment, goes on sale around November 20!

“Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing” Product Information

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