Where to Watch the Chiikawa Anime + Best Watch Order

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Anime expert Megan Blue shares the easiest way to watch Chiikawa

Co-authored by Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: April 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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What is the Chiikawa series?

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Chiikawa is a cute Japanese series featuring the main character, Chiikawa, and its best friends, Hachiware and Usagi. It was originally a webcomic and manga, but the anime series is winning over old and new fans alike, thanks to the adorable characters and their silly antics. We’re breaking down where to watch Chiikawa, with exclusive insights from an anime expert. We’ll also cover whether you need to watch the series in order, plus provide background info on the Chiikawa series and its main characters.

Where can you watch Chiikawa?

Anime expert Megan Blue says the easiest way to watch Chiikawa is on YouTube. Just follow the Mezamashi Telebi YouTube channel to watch new episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Alternatively, you can find archived episodes by joining the Chiikawa Fan Club Discord server or finding fan-uploaded videos on TikTok.

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Where to Watch Chiikawa

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Megan Blue
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Expert Interview} The official YouTube channel for Chiikawa is the Mezamashi Telebi Channel. New episodes are posted here on Tuesdays and Fridays. The first 5 episodes are always available, but newer episodes are usually removed before the latest are uploaded. Blue says the show is only available in Japanese, but you can usually watch it with subtitles.^{[2]
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- You can also find videos featuring the Chiikawa Pocket app on the official Chiikawa Pocket channel.
- If you search “Chiikawa” on YouTube, you can also find fan-uploaded videos. This can be a good way to watch hard-to-find episodes or episodes with English subtitles.
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Megan Blue is an anime expert and content creator based in Kingston, OH. She has 25+ years of experience watching anime and nearly 10 years creating content. She is also known as The Fangirl (@TheFangirlWatches) online.
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Chiikawa Fan Club Discord The Chiikawa Fan Club Discord has a vibrant community of fans who love Chiikawa. They also maintain a database of episodes, including those with English subtitles. (You can watch every episode via a Google Drive that’s linked in the #chiikawa-starter-guide, or join the channel #chiikawa-en-subs for the most recent episodes.)
- The Discord server also links to Japanese and English versions of the Chiikawa manga.
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DailyMotion DailyMotion is a video-sharing platform based in France. Users often upload Chiikawa videos to the platform. However, the videos are sometimes removed (likely due to copyright issues). For the best chance of finding a video that’s still active, search for “Chiikawa,” then click the “Filters” button and sort by most recent.
- Some videos have English subtitles, but not all.
According to Blue, you might be able to find random episodes and clips of Chiikawa on TikTok.^{[3]
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Expert Interview} Just type in “Chiikawa full episode” or “Chiikawa clip” in the search bar of the app, or browse the selection of clips uploaded by popular users, such as @chiikawadailyvids.

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Do you have to watch Chiikawa in order?

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It’s best to watch Chiikawa in release order. The first few episodes of Chiikawa are standalone, meaning you can watch them in any order. But later episodes do follow story arcs, so if you watch the episodes out of order, you might not understand exactly what’s happening.^{[4]
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- One of the most popular storylines is the “Siren Arc,” which is being developed into a film.^{[5]
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  Research source} Other popular storylines include the “Pajama Party Arc,” “Soul Swap Arc,” and “Three-Star Restaurant Arc.”

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What is the Chiikawa series?

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Chiikawa means “a small, cute creature” in Japanese. It’s an abbreviation of the phrase “some kind of small and cute creature” (nanka chiisakute kawaii yatsu). Created by Japanese illustrator Nagano, Chiikawa was originally a webcomic, but it’s since been compiled into a manga and adapted into a series of video shorts.^{[6]
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- According to the Chiikawa Fan Club Discord, the comics have been compiled into 8 standalone books, which are available in Japanese book stores. Characters in Chiikawa are gender-neutral and ageless.
- Chiikawa-themed toys, accessories, and clothing are one of the latest kawaii trends in Japan and around the world. The official marketplace for Chiikawa merch is ^{[7]
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  Research source}. (If you don’t speak/read Japanese, you’ll have to translate the page.)

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Who are the main characters in Chiikawa?

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The main characters are Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi. These three kawaii little creatures are best friends, and they spend most of their time together.^{[8]
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Research source} There’s also a whole cast of supporting characters. Here’s a little more about each one:
- Chiikawa: The main character; a timid, white creature who resembles a mouse or hamster.^{[9]
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- Hachiware: A small, white cat-like creature with blue ears and tail; an optimistic friend who helps Chiikawa feel brave.^{[10]
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- Usagi: A pale yellow bunny-like creature; fearless and energetic.
- Momonga: A white creature with a fluffy, squirrel-like tail and the ability to fly; cute and knows it.
- Rakko: A panda-like creature; a brave and accomplished monster hunter.
- Kurimanju: A chestnut-colored honey badger; loves snacks and drinks.
- Shisa: A lion-like creature; hard worker; assistant to Ramen Yoroi-san.
- Furuhonya: Pink hamster-like creature who wears a headband that looks like crab pinchers.
- The Yoroi-san: Humanoid creatures who wear armor; Pochette no Yoroi-san slls pajamas; Roudou no Yoroi-san oversees work assignments; Ramen no Yoroi-san sells ramen.

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Chiikawa may be available on streaming services in some locations, but in the U.S., it is currently not available on major streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, or Hulu.

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