・The specially designed “Chiikawa Jet” will operate on domestic routes in Japan, scheduled to enter service in late October 2026.
・The jet features exclusive in-flight amenities with original ANA designs, including headrest covers and limited-edition cups.
・Special design collaboration goods are also scheduled to be released in the future.
TOKYO, August 3, 2026 – All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) today announced the launch of its collaboration with “Chiikawa,” aiming to create vibrant travel experiences and memories for its customers. The collaboration will feature a specially designed “Chiikawa Jet,” scheduled to operate on domestic routes beginning in late October 2026. The aircraft will depict Chiikawa and seven other characters and include limited-edition in-flight items to create a unique “Chiikawa” air travel experience available only on ANA.
Aircraft overview
“Chiikawa Jet” (Domestic routes in Japan)
Exclusive In-Flight Amenities
The immersive “Chiikawa” experience will begin the moment passengers step on board, bringing the world of “Chiikawa” to the skies with specially themed in-flight items featuring original ANA designs:
Headrest Covers:
The design features the Chiikawa characters that appear on the aircraft. Available in domestic Economy Class. Please note that headrest covers are for in-flight use only and cannot be taken home.
Limited-edition cups:
A design pattern featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi will be used for beverages and available in domestic Economy Class. Please note: In-flight items on the specially designed aircraft are subject to change depending on the day’s operational status.
Special Design Collaboration Goods
Special design collaboration goods featuring Chiikawa and friends wearing ANA uniforms are also scheduled to be released with details to be announced in the future.
Details regarding future flight schedules and the exact start of service will be announced on the official ANA website as soon as they are finalized.
For more details and the latest updates on each initiative, please visit the special website.
Special website: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/domestic/theme/chiikawa-jet/
About “Chiikawa”
“Chiikawa” is a manga series created by illustrator Nagano, originating on X (formerly Twitter). It is a fun, slightly sad, and somewhat hard daily story unfolding with highly individual characters such as the always-trying-hard Chiikawa and friends Hachiware and Usagi. The franchise has expanded widely into merchandise, collaboration cafes, and corporate collaborations, with eight volumes of the book “Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute” published by Kodansha. In addition, the TV anime “Chiikawa” has been broadcasting on Mezamashi TV (Fuji TV network) since April 2022. The movie “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” has been released in Japan July 24, 2026.
About All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become Japan’s largest airline and a global leader in premium service.
ANA operates an extensive international and domestic network, connecting destinations across Asia, North America, Europe and beyond. With a focus on quality and omotenashi, ANA delivers a consistently high standard of service across every stage of the journey.
ANA is the only Japanese airline to have earned SKYTRAX’s 5-Star rating every year since 2013, underscoring its consistent excellence. The airline is also a four-time recipient of the Air Transport World’s (ATW) Airline of the Year award. In 2025, ANA was honored with FlightGlobal’s Executive Leadership: Asia-Pacific Award, reflecting its continued focus on innovation and strategic growth.
As part of ANA HOLDINGS Inc., ANA continues to invest in the onboard experience, its fleet and digital services to enhance the travel experience for passengers worldwide.
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