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Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island

2026 · 99 min

A whimsical island adventure that balances cute comedy with surprisingly dark, philosophical undertones.

Directed by
Kei Oikawa
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure
Tagline
Until whenever.
Overview
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 feels
Whimsical, warm, dark and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Friendship, survival, morality, death
Content
Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Kei Oikawa
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • friendship
  • survival
  • morality
  • death
  • identity
Places
  • fantasy world
  • sea
  • small town
Era
timeless
Audience
family
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour7
Realism2
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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