The second “Let’s Make It Happen!” cheering screening for *The Chikawa Movie: The Secret of 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 event has expanded in scope compared to the first installment, with more theaters and regions participating. Additionally, a cheering screening featuring automatically synchronized glow stick effects will be held for three consecutive days starting October 16.

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

The second “Somehow, It’ll Work Out!!” cheering screening has been confirmed for the currently blockbuster hit *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island*. These screenings allow audience members to cheer and bring merchandise while watching the film together to support the hard-working Chikawa characters.
The second installment will feature a double feature consisting of a standard “Let’s Make It Happen!” Cheering Screening and a Cheering Screening with automated penlight effects. Details about the first event are available at and were covered in our previous article .

“Chiikawa the Movie: ‘It’ll Work Out Somehow!’ Cheer-Along Screenings”—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 its popularity, the second round of the “Cheer-Along Screenings” (where audience members are allowed to 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: Second Round of Cheer Screenings Where Audience Cheering Is Allowed

The standard version of the cheer screening—where audience cheering is allowed and bringing merchandise is permitted—will be 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, etc.
* This screening is not suitable for those who wish to enjoy the film in silence
* Please keep cheering items at chest level; do not raise them above your shoulders
* Bringing in flammable materials or using items that produce 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”—Second Session: Cheer Screening Featuring Automatically Controlled Penlight Effects

This is a cheering screening where you can cheer aloud while enjoying the film, synchronized with the action, using special glow sticks that change color to match the characters’ appearances and actions. The second session 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 AM 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 the theater on the day of the event, but quantities are limited
*Please note that the sound-synchronized effects include continuous flashing lights; those 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 participation is allowed) 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 with automated 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 Cheering 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 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 automatically controlled penlight, and you may bring your own commercially available glow sticks or penlights. Automatically controlled penlights can be purchased in advance on TOHO ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE.

Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in this article may be outdated. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the official website for the latest information.

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