Chiikawa is Coming to Amasian TV On Demand

IRVINE, Calif., Aug 20, 2026 — Amasian TV today announced that a curated selection of 20 food-themed episodes from the hit short-form anime Chiikawa is now available to stream free on demand in the United States.

Through its partnership with Japan International Broadcasting (JIB TV), Amasian TV continues to expand access to officially licensed Japanese anime for viewers across the U.S. Chiikawa marks the latest addition to the platform's growing anime library, offering fans a free and legal way to enjoy one of Japan's most beloved modern franchises.

Based on the manga by Nagano, Chiikawa follows the everyday adventures of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi as they navigate a whimsical world filled with friendship, humor, and unexpected challenges. For its U.S. on-demand debut on Amasian TV, a curated selection of 20 food-themed episodes from Season 1 will be available to stream. Since its television debut in 2022, the franchise has become one of Japan's most recognizable character brands, inspiring a wide range of merchandise, collaborations, and a devoted international fanbase.

Chiikawa is now available on demand through Amasian TV's free ad-supported streaming service, allowing viewers to watch anytime on web, mobile devices, and connected TV platforms without a subscription.

As part of its ongoing collaboration with JIB TV, Amasian TV has also expanded the programming lineup on Channel Oishii, where viewers can already stream Hyakushō Kizoku – The Farmer's Days Season 2 & Season 3 and Gunma-chan as part of the channel's curated anime schedule. Both series will also be available on demand on Amasian TV in the coming months.

About Amasian TV

Amasian TV is a free ad-supported streaming platform dedicated to bringing officially licensed Asian entertainment to audiences across the United States. The platform offers a growing library of anime, movies, dramas, live TV channels, and lifestyle programming from across Asia on web, mobile, and connected TV devices.

For more information, visit https://www.amasian.tv.

About Japan International Broadcasting

Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) is a group company of NHK, the sole public media organization in Japan. JIB was established to expand the global reach of Japanese programming through an all-Japan effort involving the NHK Group, private broadcasters, trading companies, and businesses in the information, communications, and financial sectors.

Official website: https://jibtv.com/en/