nagano (illustrator)
nagano | |
|---|---|
ナガノ | |
| Born | 1988 (age 37–38) |
| Other name | ながの (Kana) |
| Occupations | Illustrator Cartoon artist Author |
| Years active | 2018 – present |
| Notable work | Chiikawa series |
| Style | Manga |
nagano (ナガノ or ながの, Nagano) (born 1988) is a Japanese illustrator most known for her[1] creation of the 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.[2][3] 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" (くつずれ, lit. "Shoe Sore") and closing theme song "Tsukue Sasuru" (机さする, lit. "Desk Rubbing").[4][5]
References
- ↑ Nagano [@ngntrtr] (February 28, 2017). ナガノは女です😄くまは、性別不明ですʕ•ᴥ•ʔ （がっかりされたらごめんなさい！🙇） [nagano is female 😄 And bear's gender is unknown ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ (Sorry for disappointing you! 🙇)] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Nagano [@ngntrtr] (May 1, 2017). くらしたい [I want (to get) a life] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "「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 (in Japanese). December 19, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Chiikawa Anime Film Opens at #1, 5th Live-Action Kingdom Film Drops to #3". Anime News Network. August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ "『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 (in Japanese). August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.