Around the World
Chiikawa around the world
Outside Japan, Chiikawa has spread through official shops, exhibitions and film releases. Here are the confirmed moves in 9 countries and regions, in the order they started.
What this list covers
- Only moves confirmed by official announcements or news reports are listed. The list is not exhaustive.
- Shops are recorded as of their opening. We have not checked whether they are still open, so check each shop’s official information before you visit. This page does not cover tickets or reservations.
- MINISO stores and pop-ups are officially licensed MINISO collaborations, separate from official Chiikawa shops.
- Dates are as given in each source, in local time.
Chiikawa in South KoreaTranslated manga · Permanent shop · Film release
- Translated manga
Volume 1 of the Korean edition, 먼작귀 (Meonjakgwi), is published (Miu / Daewon C.I.)
Source: Aladin (bibliographic data) ↗
- Permanent shop
Seoul
South Korea’s first official shop, Chiikawa Shop Yongsan, opens (IPARK Mall Yongsan)
Source: Crank-in! Trend ↗
- Film release
The film opens in South Korea as 극장판 치이카와: 인어 섬의 비밀 (distributed by Daewon Media)
Source: Econovill ↗
Chiikawa in United StatesAnime licensing · Pop-up
- Anime licensing
Sentai Filmworks announces it has licensed the anime (streaming on HIDIVE)
Source: Anime News Network ↗
- Pop-up
New York (Flushing, Queens)
MINISO × Chiikawa pop-up, the first retail presence in North America (a MINISO collaboration)
Source: Global Toy News ↗
Chiikawa in TaiwanTranslated manga · Pop-up · Permanent shop · Film release
- Translated manga
Volume 1 of the Traditional Chinese edition, 吉伊卡哇 這又小又可愛的傢伙, is published (Taiwan Kadokawa)
Source: Kingstone (bibliographic data) ↗
- Pop-up
Taipei
Chiikawa POP UP STORE Taipei is held (Huashan 1914 Creative Park)
Source: Chiikawa Goods Official (X) ↗
- Permanent shop
Taipei
The permanent store CHIIKAWA SHOP in TAIPEI has its grand opening
Source: Chiikawa Goods Official (X) ↗
- Film release
The film opens in Taiwan as 劇場版 吉伊卡哇 人魚島的秘密 (Japanese version; the Mandarin dub followed on August 7; distributed by Medialink)
Source: Business Today ↗
Chiikawa in Mainland ChinaPop-up · Permanent shop
- Pop-up
Shanghai
MINISO × Chiikawa, the first collaboration pop-up in China (Joy City Jing’an; a MINISO collaboration)
- Permanent shop
Shanghai
The first permanent official goods shop outside Japan opens (Nanjing East Road)
Source: Hokkaido Shimbun (Kyodo News) ↗
Chiikawa in Hong KongPop-up · Exhibition · Restaurant · Film release
- Pop-up
Hong Kong
MINISO × Chiikawa pop-up (Festival Walk; a MINISO collaboration)
Source: Time Out Hong Kong ↗
- Pop-up
- Exhibition
Hong Kong
Large-scale exhibition CHIIKAWA DAYS is held (K11 MUSEA, until August 31)
- Restaurant
Hong Kong
Chiikawa Ramen Buta Hong Kong opens as the first restaurant outside Japan (Langham Place)
Source: PR TIMES (PARCO) ↗
- Film release
The film opens in Hong Kong as 劇場版CHIIKAWA 人魚島的秘密 (Japanese and Cantonese versions on the same day)
Source: now News ↗
Chiikawa in MalaysiaPop-up · Film release
- Pop-up
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s first MINISO × Chiikawa pop-up (Pavilion Bukit Jalil; a MINISO collaboration)
Source: KL Foodie ↗
- Film release
The film opens in Malaysia (distributed by Medialink)
Source: Anime News Network ↗
Chiikawa in IndonesiaFilm release
- Film release
The film opens in Indonesia (distributed by CBI Pictures)
Source: Kaori Nusantara ↗
Chiikawa in VietnamFilm release
- Film release
The film opens in Vietnam as Chiikawa: Bí Mật Đảo Người Cá
Chiikawa in PhilippinesFilm release
- Film release
The film opens in the Philippines (Medialink Entertainment)
Source: The Magic Rain ↗