The original creator, Maguro Fujita, announced on X that the anime “Kerokero Chaimu” will begin streaming exclusively on d Anime Store. Many fans have reacted to this announcement, causing it to trend.
https://twitter.com/maguro_fujita/status/2056758795779625042
Manga artist Maguro Fujita updated her X on May 20, 2026, posting along with an illustration: “Streaming of the anime version of Kerokero Chaimu has begun exclusively on d Anime Store! Whether you’ve seen it or not, yoroshiku ne~.” The illustration depicts the protagonist Mimori, with the words “Please continue to support the original work as well.”
“Kerokero Chaimu” is a shoujo manga serialized in Ribon from November 1995 to May 1998. Mimori is a carefree princess of the frog clan living in Frog Country. One day, a boy named Aoi shows up after mistakenly entering Frog Country. Aoi has a spell on him that turns him into a frog when wet. The spell was cast by Mimori’s older brother Macael, who has been missing for half a year. To find the key to break the spell, Mimori sets out on a journey with Aoi into the unknown world.
The anime aired on TV Tokyo from March 6 to September 25, 1997. It gained popularity as a heartwarming comedic fantasy anime that can’t help but make you smile.
In response to the announcement, X users shared their joy: “Eeeeh! It’s the middle of the night but I screamed lol. I’m so happy it’s streaming!” “Congratulations!!!” “I’m so happy I could cry.” “Every otaku has been waiting for this.” “It’s so nostalgic it’s crazy!”
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Kerokero Chaimu (30 episodes)
| Cast | |
|---|---|
| Mimori | Chieko Higuchi |
| Aoi | Daisuke Namikawa |
| Leap | Noriko Namiki |
| Macael | Mizuki Sano |
| Staff | |
|---|---|
| Original creator | Maguro Fujita (Shueisha “Ribon”) |
| Planning | Nippon Ad Systems (NAS) |
| Director | Yoshitaka Koyama |
| Series composition | Junki Takegami |
| Character design | Hajime Watanabe, Yasuyuki Noda |
| Animation director | Yoshiyuki Tokinaga |
| Music | Harukichi Yamamoto |
| Animation production | Studio Comet |
(C) Maguro Fujita / Shueisha, NAS
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