Nagano
Nagano (born 1988) is a Japanese illustrator most known for her creation of the Chiikawa series.
Nagano
- Name
- nagano
- Born
- 1988
- Birthplace
- Japan
- Occupation
- Illustrator cartoon artist author
- Known for
- Joke Bear · Chiikawa
- Languages
- Japanese
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Nagano (born 1988) is a Japanese illustrator most known for her creation of the Chiikawa series.
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• Name — nagano • Native Name — ナガノ • Other Names — ながの (Kana) • Born — 1988 • Birthplace — Japan • Occupation — Illustrator cartoon artist author • Years Active — 2018–present • Notable Works — Chiikawa series • Style — Manga
Chiikawa series
Chiikawa series
The character of Chiikawa originated from a May 2017 tweet expressing Nagano's wish to escape modern life and become a simple creature that cries over its troubles, runs away from them, sleeps, and dances. She posted her works on X (Twitter). In 2026, a movie based on the series named Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island was released. The screenplay, story and movie was written by Nagano. Nagano also wrote the movie's opening theme song "Kutsuzure" and closing theme song "Tsukue Sasuru".
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- 1.Nagano. 836707958658490368. 2017-02-28.
- 2.Nagano. 859037354920624128. 2017-05-01.
- 3.「ちいかわ」はなぜ読者を狂わせるのか？ 助けてください、僕らはふわふわの綿あめで首を絞められています（1/2）. ねとらぼ. 2020-12-19.
- 4.Chiikawa Anime Film Opens at #1, 5th Live-Action Kingdom Film Drops to #3. Anime News Network. 2026-08-15.
- 5.『映画ちいかわ』エンディング曲「机さする」から“その後”を考察 隠された“いつか”の意味. Real Sound｜リアルサウンド 映画部. 2026-08-02.
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