Chiikawa
| 2022 | 24 episodes
Genre:
Animal Adventure/Anime/Seinen/Animation/Comedy/Family/Fantasy/Short | Country:
Japan
IMDB:
7.8/10
My
Rate: 10/10
The adventures and daily life of a cute character named Chiikawa along with his friends are presented full of interesting things, from funny, happy, touching, and also sad stories.
Warning:
Mild
violence, alcohol.
Synopsis:
Chiikawa
is a cute white character living in a town. He has two close friends, Hachiware
and Usagi. Chiikawa has difficulty communicating, but his friends still
understand what he conveys. Their interaction is sincere and interesting.
Chiikawa
lives his daily life with various interesting and surprising activities and
events. Many other characters also appear in their lives. Below is a list of
characters who often appear in this series:
Chiikawa
Chiikawa
has a shy and sensitive personality. He often cries over small things.
Nevertheless, he is very kind and caring to his friends. Also, although a
little timid, he strives hard to overcome his fears, especially when it comes
to helping his friends. Chiikawa always shows a personality that does not give
up easily.
Chiikawa
looks like a small white animal with round ears and tail. His appearance
slightly resembles a bear but has facial features like a cat. Items he often
uses are a pink bear bag and a pink Sasumata. Chiikawa does not talk much but
only says simple words, often just one syllable.
Hachiware
Hachiware
has the smartest personality. Compared to other characters who do not talk
much, Hachiware uses more vocabulary and can be understood. He often acts as a
communication bridge and also translates the intentions of his friends. He also
has a good, positive, and brave personality and becomes an encourager for his
friends.
Hachiware
is a character shaped like a cat with blue and white colors. However, the
character creator says that Hachiware is not a cat because he eats onions and
chocolate, whereas cats do not eat those foods. Hachiware often eats ramen and
uses a blue Sasumata for hunting.
Usagi
Usagi
has a cheerful and brave character. He seems fearless and sometimes mischievous
in his behavior. He also appears to have abundant energy. However, Usagi is a
very kind character, especially to his friends. He is not afraid to fight
monsters to save his friends.
Usagi
looks like a yellow rabbit with long ears and a cute tail. His weapon is a long
stick that shoots fireworks from both ends. Usagi often shouts to show his
spirit and mood.
Yoroi-San
Yoroi-San
has a unique character. He wears gray armor that makes him look like a robot.
Yoroi-San’s role is to assign jobs to the characters (Labor Yoroi-San).
However, some also sell unique items (Pochete Yoroi-San), including Chiikawa’s
bear bag and pajamas.
Yoroi-San
appears serious and strict. But sometimes, we can see his soft side, especially
when dealing with the Chiikawa group. Pochete Yoroi-San has a special bond with
Chiikawa because they share the same bear bag.
Momonga
Momonga
is hyperactive and an attention seeker. He always does strange things to
attract attention around him, like trying to look cute, making others angry,
and more. He also often requests odd things like wanting to be scolded for no
reason, being wrapped up, and others. This randomness makes the character
interesting.
Momonga
is a white flying squirrel with a blue tail. His tail looks fluffy and soft.
His face is very cute with big eyes.
Kuri-Manju
Kuri-Manju
is closely associated with food and drink. Most scenes show him eating or
drinking. He always shows a satisfied expression when eating or drinking,
making the food and drinks look very delicious.
Kuri-Manju
has a unique shape because he is a combination of a honey badger and chestnut
bread. Some people may find it hard to identify this animal type. This
character also doesn’t talk much.
Rakko
Rakko
is the most skilled hunter in the area. The first meeting between Rakko and
Chiikawa happened when Chiikawa was in danger. Rakko saved Chiikawa from an
attack by his prey. Rakko also treated Chiikawa and Hachiware to a meal because
he earns more than they do. Rakko is determined to become the strongest.
Rakko
looks like a sea otter with an X mark on his head. His body is yellow and
appears to have thick, soft fur. He often wears a cloak and carries a sword.
His face radiates a strong, fierce, yet also cute aura. Rakko is the only
character who owns a vehicle, which is a car.
There
are many other characters that appear in the series, such as Furuhoya, Shisa,
and several other unique characters.
Review:
"It's funny. We were just saying 'Bye-Bye'."
Chiikawa
has a simple and easy-to-understand storyline. This series can be enjoyed by a
wide range of ages. It contains stories with light topics, making it pleasant
to watch during leisure time. Each episode has a different story. However,
sometimes there are stories with the same topic divided into several parts.
The
background story development is done quite well, with conflicts and resolutions
presented interestingly. So, although the story is simple, it is not made
carelessly.
The
visuals are very good with well-blended color composition. The animation
movement is also very smooth. Viewers can see details quite well. Added with
suitable music and sound effects, even though not many dialogues are used.
This
series has unique characters inspired by animal shapes. Although sometimes it’s
a bit confusing to identify the animal species used as inspiration. Viewers are
also not given clarity about the names of the characters. However, this is one
of the attractions for the viewers.
Although
this series is actually suitable for all ages, it might be a little difficult
for some children to understand. Because sometimes the story themes are a bit
heavy, like during license exams, working, etc. However, with parental
guidance, it can become good knowledge and teaching for children. It shows
characters who try to earn money with simple jobs when they want to buy
something. For example, Hachiware works hard to buy a camera.
The
favorite episode is when Hachiware and Chiikawa see the results of their
license exam announcement. At that time, Hachiware passed, but Chiikawa did
not. Hachiware was happy but also felt sad upon learning that Chiikawa failed,
which made him feel conflicted. However, Hachiware chose to protect Chiikawa’s
feelings.
Recommendation:
Must
Watch
(alunauwie)
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