TVer is offering a limited free Chiikawa streaming campaign in Japan, with 120 episodes available during the rollout period that runs from July 24, 2026 at 00:00 JST to August 23, 2026 at 23:59 JST. TVer’s official help guidance also makes clear that video viewing is limited to Japan, so this offer is for Japan-based viewing only.
What Is Free on TVer
According to TVer’s official announcement, the campaign centers on 120 episodes from the TV anime. The easiest place to check the lineup is the official Chiikawa series page on TVer, which serves as the platform’s streaming hub for the title.
The free access is split into three parts. Episodes #1 through #5 and the latest episode stay free throughout the campaign. Episodes #6 through #63 are available from July 24 through August 23. Episodes #64 through #120 join later, from August 8 through August 23.
How the Episode Rollout Works
The back-catalog portion is not described as 120 separate standalone uploads. TVer’s official release says the main story segments are grouped into bundled streams of about 10 episodes each.
That means viewers should expect the catalog material to appear as batch-style streams built from the main story parts, rather than a simple one-episode-per-listing setup. The key practical point is the timing: #6-#63 are part of the full campaign window, while #64-#120 are added only for the August 8 to August 23 stretch.
Why TVer Is Running This Campaign
TVer says the rollout began on July 24, 2026 in connection with the opening of 映画ちいかわ 人魚の島のひみつ. The official movie site presents it as the franchise’s first film and lists it as now playing in theaters, which explains why the streaming push is happening now without changing the main story: the free TVer window is the practical headline, and the movie is the tie-in context.
You can see that tie-in in TVer’s official release on PR TIMES and on the official movie site.
What to Watch Out For
The official release says the schedule and contents may change without notice. If you are planning to watch specific parts of the catalog, it is best to confirm the current lineup directly on TVer during the campaign window.
For viewers outside Japan, TVer’s official help page states that overseas viewing is not available, so the campaign should be understood as a Japan-only streaming offer.
FAQ
How long is the free Chiikawa campaign on TVer?
It runs from July 24, 2026 at 00:00 JST through August 23, 2026 at 23:59 JST.
Are all 120 episodes available from the start?
No. Episodes #1-#5 and the latest episode remain free throughout, episodes #6-#63 are available during the full campaign window, and episodes #64-#120 join from August 8 through August 23.
Can I watch TVer’s Chiikawa campaign from outside Japan?
No. TVer’s official help information says video viewing is limited to Japan and overseas viewing is not available.
Are the back episodes posted one by one?
The official release says the main story parts are grouped into bundled streams of about 10 episodes.
Sources
TVer official release via PR TIMES
Official TVer Chiikawa series page
Official TVer help page on overseas viewing: 海外でも動画を視聴できますか？
