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What is the Training Arc? Synopsis and Famous Scenes Summary | When and Which Manga Volume [Chiikawa]

Overview

Publication periodApril 23 – May 7, 2026 (serialized on X)
Collection statusNot yet collected (as of August 2026)
Official X posts9 posts
CharactersChiikawa, Hachiware, Rakko, Usagi / Shisa, Yoroi-san (Armor Knight), etc.

Synopsis

Chiikawa and Hachiware are handed tools with long handles that have a grasping shape at the end, and head to work in the grass. In front of Rakko, who asks how long they plan to practice, when Chiikawa uses the tool to grab and pull a leaf, a hairy, round figure appears from the shadows of the grass. While Rakko is bewildered, Chiikawa continues his leaf-using movements, and Hachiware also watches over the situation.

In front of the two continuing their training of swinging weapons in the forest plaza, Usagi appears carrying a long, thin stick on his shoulder. There is a note saying the stick is a giant stick snack, and Rakko catches the tip Usagi swings with his mouth. Rakko starts gnawing on the stick while inviting them to train together, and Hachiware raises his voice asking if he came to show off. Rakko crunches it loudly until Usagi's stick becomes short.

After the training, Rakko tells Chiikawa and Hachiware that they must be tired and can choose any snack they like, and the three enter a supermarket. While Chiikawa and Hachiware proceed through the store looking at products, Rakko searches as if he has lost sight of the two between the shelves. Hachiware also worries about the teacher's whereabouts and thinks the snack aisle is like a maze. In the aisles where they cannot see each other, each searches for the other.

Memorable Scenes

03.01

Grass Training with a Long-Handled Tool

Chiikawa and Hachiware practicing their work with tools that have a grasping shape at the tip. A memorable scene featuring a hairy, round figure appearing from the shadows of the grass.
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03.02

The Giant Stick Snack Brought by Usagi

Rakko catches the tip swung by Usagi, who appeared carrying a long, thin stick, in his mouth and proceeds to crunch it loudly.
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03.03

Separated in a Maze-Like Supermarket

They get separated in the supermarket they entered to choose their favorite snacks, and both Rakko and Hachiware search for each other's whereabouts between the shelves.
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Side Stories from This Period

During the serialization period of the Training Arc, movie announcements and short stories were also published alongside the main story. If you are looking for "where was that story?", check here:

  • Movie Release Announcement and Collaboration Project Notice (April 27–30): Announcements of continuous project information, such as key visuals and release dates for the movie set on a sea island, collaboration stickers with Nobuyuki Fukumoto, and collaboration magazine covers.
  • Hachiware and Shisa's Ornament Discussion (May 1): A short episode where Hachiware thinks about the origin of the small ornament he placed on his head at Shisa's place. A comparison with Usagi's nose also pops up.
  • Yoroi-san (Armor Knight)'s Single Illustration (May 7): A watercolor-style illustration depicting Yoroi-san (Armor Knight) with sunglasses and a small green figure. A playful illustration asking, "Will you understand the content just by watching the movie?"
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FAQ

Which volume of the manga contains the Training Arc?

Not yet collected (as of August 2026). All episodes can be read on the official X account.

When was the Training Arc serialized?

It was serialized on X from April 23 to May 7, 2026.

How many episodes are there in total in the Training Arc?

Including the short stories published in parallel, there are 9 episodes in total.