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What is the Kurimanju God Arc? Synopsis and Best Scenes Summary | When & Which Manga Volume [Chiikawa]
Overview
Synopsis
The commotion begins when Shisa and Hachiware step into the venue of a festival illuminated by lanterns. Amidst the echo of a song praying for good fortune near a bonfire, an unfamiliar large presence sits enshrined on the altar. It was Kurimanju, whose body had previously swelled into a large, round shape after being stung by a swarm of mosquitoes.
The people around welcome its appearance as a bringer of good luck, securing it with ropes so it cannot move. While wanting to rescue Kurimanju from the altar, Hachiware and Shisa are overwhelmed by the festival's frenzied atmosphere and struggle to make the decision to untie the ropes.
Kurimanju moves its body wildly to break free from its restraints, but the crowd perceives this as a new form of the god, praising its tall stature even in their song. The more it moves seeking help, the more its intentions are misinterpreted as a sign of blessing. The gap widens between Hachiware and Shisa's desire to rescue it and the crowd's perception of welcoming it as a god.
Memorable Scenes
03.01
The Altar Where the Song Praying for Fortune Echoes
Shisa and Hachiware step into the festival venue where a song praying for fortune echoes. They stop in their tracks at the sight of the large presence on the altar holding a small figure against its chest.03.02
The Trio Tries to Untie the Ropes
Kurimanju, whose feet are secured with ropes, moves its body wildly, and Hachiware and Shisa also try to think of a way to free Kurimanju, but the ropes remain intact.03.03
The Two Hesitating Whether It Is Okay to Touch the God
Wanting to help Kurimanju, Hachiware and Shisa hesitate, worried that laying hands on the god might ruin the happiness of the festival.Side Stories from This Period
During the serialization period of the Kurimanju God Arc, several short stories were also published in parallel with the main story. If you are looking for "Where was that story?", check here:
- Rakko's search terms and design sketches (mid-September): The episode where Rakko pauses at search terms that don't make sense on a computer, and design sketches lined up with round faces wearing ribbons.
- Shisa's cooking and Halloween (late October): Shisa's dining table trying to recreate a noodle dish at home, and the Halloween episode enjoying mushroom and pumpkin costumes, etc.
FAQ
Which manga volume is the Kurimanju God Arc included in?
Not yet collected (as of August 2026). All episodes can be read on the official X account.
When was the Kurimanju God Arc serialized?
It was serialized on X from September 1 to October 31, 2024.
How many episodes are there in total in the Kurimanju God Arc?
Including the parallel short stories, it is a total of 34 episodes.