Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island

Name: Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2026-07-24
Cast: Haruka Aoki, Makoto Tanaka, Ari Ozawa, Yuka Iguchi, Takayuki Asai

2026 | 99 min | Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off: It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Chiikawa and friends set off on a whimsical summer adventure to a mysterious island said to hide a long-lost mermaid secret. What starts as a fun getaway quickly turns into a heartwarming journey filled with surprises, gentle thrills, and adorable chaos. With sparkling seas, strange legends, and unforgettable encounters, the trio learns about courage, friendship, and the magic hidden in small moments.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$110 million worldwide
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 75K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing