ChickipDancers 5th Anniversary! "Bone Chicken" appears at the "17th Karaage Grand Prix® Award Ceremony" for the second consecutive year as the "Japan Karaage Association Official Ambassador"!
San-X Co., Ltd. announced that "Bone Chicken," a character from the anime "ChickipDancers," appeared at the "17th Karaage Grand Prix® Award Ceremony" for the second consecutive year as the "Japan Karaage Association Official Ambassador." ChickipDancers celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2026, and a 5th-anniversary celebration video was screened at the award ceremony. This year, the "ChickipDancers Award" was newly established as a supplementary prize for the highest gold award, and a "Bone Chicken" plush toy was presented.
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San-X Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announces that "Bone Chicken," a character from the anime "ChickipDancers" produced by "ChickipDancers Odorun-kai (*)," appeared at the "17th Karaage Grand Prix®" hosted by the Japan Karaage Association as the "Japan Karaage Association Official Ambassador." "Bone Chicken" was appointed as the "Japan Karaage Association Official Ambassador" on February 9, 2025 (Sunday), "Meat Day," and this is its second appearance at the award ceremony. Also, ChickipDancers celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2026.
(*) San-X Co., Ltd., Asmik Ace Co., Ltd., Fanworks Co., Ltd., Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd., DMM.com LLC, NHK Enterprises, Inc.
■ "Bone Chicken" appears at the "17th Karaage Grand Prix®" for the second consecutive year!
Participating as an official ambassador again this year! A 5th-anniversary celebration video was also screened ♪
On April 10, 2026 (Friday), the "17th Karaage Grand Prix®" award ceremony, hosted by the Japan Karaage Association (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), was held at Villa Luce in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, and "Bone Chicken" from ChickipDancers appeared as the "Japan Karaage Association Official Ambassador."
"Bone Chicken" seemed to enjoy being at the Karaage Grand Prix again. Also, ChickipDancers celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2026. A 5th-anniversary celebration video was screened at the venue, livening up the atmosphere.
Click here for the 5th-anniversary celebration video: https://youtu.be/3D_Pc8Y-zmg
■ The "ChickipDancers Award" was newly established this year!
Starting this year, the "ChickipDancers Award" was newly established as a supplementary prize for the highest gold award.
"Bone Chicken" reappeared at the venue and presented the winners with a set of cute "Bone Chicken" goods, including a "Bone Chicken" plush toy.
～What is "ChickipDancers"?～
"Bone Chicken" is a slightly timid (chicken-hearted) but curious bone-in chicken. "Skip Frog Sensei," a dance teacher who approaches while skipping, and other unique characters are very active in dance! It's a story about how "when your body moves, your heart dances ♪" in various places like home.
★Latest information on ChickipDancers here★
▽Official website
https://www.san-x.co.jp/chickipdancers/
▽Anime website
https://www.san-x.co.jp/chickipdancers/anime/
▽Official X
https://twitter.com/chickipdancers/
■ Anime "ChickipDancers" currently airing on NHK E-tele!
Season 3 of the anime "ChickipDancers" has been airing on NHK E-tele every Monday morning from 8:45 AM since March 30, 2026.
▽NHK Anime (ChickipDancers) introduction page
https://nhk.jp/chickipdancers
▽Click here for the Season 3 PV
https://youtu.be/pfQFIgpfyvg
■ About San-X (https://www.san-x.co.jp/company/)
San-X has continuously created over 1,000 100% original characters, such as Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Tarepanda, and delivers their mysterious charm to the world through original products, licensing businesses, various events and promotions, and videos. San-X characters are not just cute; they have a subtly humorous and surreal quality that makes you smile, and a kindness that embraces and comforts your heart. San-X characters, which are more than just cute, attract many people.
©San-X / ChickipDancers Odorun-kai
(*) San-X Co., Ltd., Asmik Ace Co., Ltd., Fanworks Co., Ltd., Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd., DMM.com LLC, NHK Enterprises, Inc.
■ "Bone Chicken" appears at the "17th Karaage Grand Prix®" for the second consecutive year!
Participating as an official ambassador again this year! A 5th-anniversary celebration video was also screened ♪
On April 10, 2026 (Friday), the "17th Karaage Grand Prix®" award ceremony, hosted by the Japan Karaage Association (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), was held at Villa Luce in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, and "Bone Chicken" from ChickipDancers appeared as the "Japan Karaage Association Official Ambassador."
"Bone Chicken" seemed to enjoy being at the Karaage Grand Prix again. Also, ChickipDancers celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2026. A 5th-anniversary celebration video was screened at the venue, livening up the atmosphere.
Click here for the 5th-anniversary celebration video: https://youtu.be/3D_Pc8Y-zmg
■ The "ChickipDancers Award" was newly established this year!
Starting this year, the "ChickipDancers Award" was newly established as a supplementary prize for the highest gold award.
"Bone Chicken" reappeared at the venue and presented the winners with a set of cute "Bone Chicken" goods, including a "Bone Chicken" plush toy.
～What is "ChickipDancers"?～
"Bone Chicken" is a slightly timid (chicken-hearted) but curious bone-in chicken. "Skip Frog Sensei," a dance teacher who approaches while skipping, and other unique characters are very active in dance! It's a story about how "when your body moves, your heart dances ♪" in various places like home.
★Latest information on ChickipDancers here★
▽Official website
https://www.san-x.co.jp/chickipdancers/
▽Anime website
https://www.san-x.co.jp/chickipdancers/anime/
▽Official X
https://twitter.com/chickipdancers/
■ Anime "ChickipDancers" currently airing on NHK E-tele!
Season 3 of the anime "ChickipDancers" has been airing on NHK E-tele every Monday morning from 8:45 AM since March 30, 2026.
▽NHK Anime (ChickipDancers) introduction page
https://nhk.jp/chickipdancers
▽Click here for the Season 3 PV
https://youtu.be/pfQFIgpfyvg
■ About San-X (https://www.san-x.co.jp/company/)
San-X has continuously created over 1,000 100% original characters, such as Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Tarepanda, and delivers their mysterious charm to the world through original products, licensing businesses, various events and promotions, and videos. San-X characters are not just cute; they have a subtly humorous and surreal quality that makes you smile, and a kindness that embraces and comforts your heart. San-X characters, which are more than just cute, attract many people.
©San-X / ChickipDancers Odorun-kai