“Chiikawa” Movie Support Screenings: Round 2 Expands to 12 Theaters and Takes Place on October 2!

The second “Let’s Make It Happen!” cheering screening for *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island* has been confirmed, and the screening—where audience members are encouraged to cheer aloud—will take place simultaneously on October 2, 2026, at 12 theaters across 8 prefectures nationwide.

Due to its popularity, the screening will expand in scope compared to the first event, covering more areas and theaters. Additionally, a cheering screening featuring automated penlight effects will be held for three consecutive days starting October 16.

Overview of the Second “Somehow, It’ll Work Out!!” Cheer Screening for the Chikawa Movie

The second “Somehow, It’ll Work Out!!” cheer screening has been confirmed for the blockbuster hit *Chikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island*, currently in theaters. These screenings allow audience members to cheer and bring merchandise, so you can watch the film while cheering on the hard-working Chikawa characters together.
The second session will feature a double bill: a standard “Cheer-Along Screening” where audience members can cheer, and a “Cheer-Along Screening” with automated penlight effects. Details about the first event are covered in and in our previous article .

©Nagano / 2026 “Chiikawa the Movie” Production Committee

“Chiikawa the Movie: ‘Make It Happen!’ Cheer Screening” – Expanded Areas and Theaters for the 2nd Round

The first round was held at 7 theaters across 5 prefectures for both the standard and penlight versions, but due to popular demand, the second round of the “Cheer Screening” where audience members can cheer aloud has been expanded to 12 theaters across 8 prefectures. Three new prefectures—Miyagi, Kanagawa, and Hiroshima—have been added, and the number of theaters in Tokyo and Osaka has also increased.

Chiikawa Movie “Make It Happen!! Cheer Screening” Round 2: Cheer Screening Where Audience Participation Is Allowed

The standard version of the cheer screening, where audience participation is allowed and bringing merchandise is permitted, will be held simultaneously nationwide starting at 7:00 PM on October 2, 2026. Tickets will go on sale at 12:00 AM on September 25 (12:00 AM on September 24) on each theater’s website.

*Not eligible for member pre-sales or similar promotions
* This screening is not suitable for those who wish to enjoy the film in silence
* Please keep cheering items at chest level and do not raise them above your shoulders
* Bringing in flammable materials or using items that make loud noises, such as firecrackers or whistles, is prohibited
* Photography, video recording, and audio recording are prohibited inside the theater

“Chikawa” Movie “Make It Happen!! Cheer Screening”—The 2nd Session: A Cheer Screening Featuring Automated Penlight Effects

This is a cheering screening where you can cheer along while watching the film, using special glow sticks that change color in sync with the characters’ actions and appearances. The second installment will be held for three consecutive days from October 16 to 18, and tickets for all three days will go on sale simultaneously starting at 12:00 a.m. on October 9 (October 8 at 24:00).

*Early bird tickets for TOHO-ONE members are not eligible
*You can enter the theater even without an automatically synchronized glow stick, and you may bring commercially available glow sticks or penlights
* Automatically controlled glow sticks can be purchased at participating theaters on the day of the screening, but quantities are limited
*Please note that the sound-synchronized effects include continuous flashing lights; people who are sensitive to light should exercise caution

Frequently Asked Questions for the 2nd “Somehow It’ll Work Out! Cheer Screening” of the Chikawa Movie

When and where will the second “Cheer-Along Screening” (where audience cheering is permitted) be held?

It will take place simultaneously at 12 theaters across 8 prefectures nationwide, starting at 7:00 PM on October 2, 2026.

What has changed since the first event?

The “Sing-Along Screenings” have expanded from 7 theaters in 5 prefectures in the first event to 12 theaters in 8 prefectures, with theaters in Miyagi, Kanagawa, and Hiroshima, among others, joining the lineup. The cheering screenings featuring automatically synchronized glow stick effects will be held at the same 7 theaters for three consecutive days from October 16 to 18.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets for the “Cheering Screenings Where Vocal Support Is Allowed” will go on sale at each theater’s website starting at 12:00 a.m. on September 25, 2026 (12:00 a.m. on September 24), while tickets for the “Cheering Screenings with Automated Penlight Effects” will go on sale starting at 12:00 a.m. on October 9 (12:00 a.m. on October 8).

Can I participate even if I don’t have a penlight?

You can enter the theater even without an automated penlight, and you may bring your own commercially available glow sticks or penlights. Automated penlights can be purchased in advance on TOHO ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE.

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