Series synopsis
Welcome, Chitose-chan, also known as おこしやす、ちとせちゃん is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on October 6, 2018. It ended on March 23, 2019. It was created by Yukiko Natsume. It stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Kotori Koiwai and Koji Yusa.
Chitose-chan is a penguin who lives in Kyoto. Getting in touch with people and getting fed delicious food as she curiously walks around Kyoto streets is her favourite thing to do. The story features popular places in Kyoto like Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkaku Temple, and Gion from the Penguin's point of view. This is a short story about a penguin that is nostalgic and warm, curing and relieving the heart.
Premise
Chitose-chan is a penguin who lives in Kyoto. Getting in touch with people and getting fed delicious food as she curiously walks around Kyoto streets is her favourite thing to do. The story features popular places in Kyoto like Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkaku Temple, and Gion from the Penguin's point of view. This is a short story about a penguin that is nostalgic and warm, curing and relieving the heart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shinichi Tsutsumi as Narrator
- Kotori Koiwai as Female (voice) / Narrator (voice)
- Koji Yusa as Male (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 29, 2018 | February 16, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 24 | October 6, 2018 | March 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Year-End Special: Nice to Meet You, Chitose-chan | December 29, 2018 |
| 2 | Special Program: Chitose-chan's Friendship Examination | February 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Chitose is an emperor penguin chick that lives in Kyoto. She's visiting Arashiyama today. The people in the neighborhood all know her and try to say hi, but... |
October 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Chitose is taking the train to visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine. As she waddles through the torii gates, she comes to a fork in the road! Maybe the two women near her know where to go. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Chitose is taking a walk through the night streets, when she comes across an oden cart filled with laughter and friendly warmth. |
October 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2019 |
| Runtime | 3 minutes |
| Status | ended |