"Is the Order a Rabbit?", commonly known as "GochiUsa," is a four-panel comic that appeared in Manga Time Kirara MAX and was adapted into an anime in 2014, becoming a huge hit. A movie version was released in 2017, making it one of Kirara's most popular works in the mid-2010s. Here we'll summarize the cutest members of "GochiUsa," the "Chimame Squad"!
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] What are the Chimame Squad?
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"Chimame-tai" is the collective name for the middle school members of "GochiUsa": Chino, Maya, and Megu. Maya and Megu came to help out at Rabbit House, but Rize thought, "With three little ones wandering around, it's easy to get their names mixed up..." so she took the initials of Chino, Maya, and Megu and named them "Chimame-tai" (Chimame-tai) (lol).
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Maya and Megu initially rejected the naming idea of "Chimame-tai," saying, "It's kind of disgusting!" Chino also had a mixed reaction (lol). However, it seems they gradually got used to the name "Chimame-tai" (lol).
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] The Three Are Good Classmates!
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Chino, Maya, and Megu became good friends at junior high school and are always hanging out together. Chino is quiet and shy, so she barely speaks to Maya and Megu, but at some point she starts to actively talk to them.
Is Cocoa responsible for Chino's cheerfulness?
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Maya and Megu are Chino's best friends, but even so, at the beginning of the story, she barely even says hello and is quiet. However, as the story progresses, she begins to actively converse with Maya and Megu more and more, and they become like true best friends. Perhaps all of this is due to the bright and cheerful Cocoa, the main character, coming to Rabbit House and living with Chino!
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] The Chi-Mame Squad Opens a Little Sister Cafe!
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One of the most memorable scenes from the Chi-Mame Squad is the Little Sister Cafe! The Chi-Mame Squad, having gotten used to their work, got carried away and started a new customer service method, but Rize got angry at them (lol). However, it's hilarious that Chino, who seems the most confused, is the one who strikes the most enthusiastic pose (lol).
[Is the Order a Rabbit? ] Season 2 Ending Theme "Tokimeki Poporon♪"
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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the "Chimame-tai," the second season's ending theme, "Tokimeki Poporon♪," is an incredibly cute song sung by the three members of "Chimame-tai"! This super-lolita-loving song is a must-have for men who love lolitas. The song is cute, but the graphics are just too!
Their victory pose in "Is the Order a Rabbit?" was adorable!
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This story takes place before the official launch of the "Chimame-tai." Since there was a badminton class at Chino's junior high school, Chino asked Rize, whose athletic ability rivals that of a supernatural battle anime, to help her with some intensive training. Thanks to Rize's intensive training, Chino masters a special move known as the "Patriot Serve."
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During the match, with Chino's team only one point away from victory, Chino unleashed the "Patriot Serve" that Rize had taught her. However, Chino's physical level was not strong enough to withstand the "Patriot Serve," resulting in her self-destruction and defeat.
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Though Chino, Maya, and Megu lost, they showed off their "victory poses" after practicing so hard. This episode really highlighted the cuteness of the three girls (maybe they would have won if they hadn't performed the Patriot Serve...? lol).
【Is the Order a Rabbit?】A Quick Introduction to Chino!
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Chino is the true protagonist of "Gochiusa," and ultimately, the story seems to be seen from Chino's perspective rather than that of the main character, Cocoa. It's so cute to see her with Tippy the Angora rabbit on her head when she's at Rabbit House!
Chino is the poster girl for Rabbit House!
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Chino is the poster girl for Rabbit House. She's shy and not very good at serving customers, but she has a keen sense for identifying coffee brands by their aroma alone. Since Cocoa arrived, Chino has been led around by her cheerful personality, which is a good thing, and she has gradually become more cheerful as well.
【Is the Order a Rabbit?】A quick introduction to Maya!
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Maya is the leader of the "Chimame Squad," and compared to the quiet Chino and the gentle Maya, she is a very lively and energetic girl. She aspires to CQC (Cross-Quarter Combat Skills) and seems to get along well with the military-obsessed Rize. After Sharo, she is the character who admires Rize the most.
The more you look at Maya, the cuter she becomes!
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"Gochiusa" has so many cute characters that your eyes might be drawn to Sharo or Chino the first time you watch it. However, the more you look at Maya, the cuter she becomes! There are probably few characters who look better with short blue hair and golden eyes than Maya. This is a character I especially recommend!
A Quick Introduction to Megu from [Is the Order a Rabbit?]!
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Megu is a cute girl with red hair and red eyes, a gentle and kind-hearted girl. Although she may seem shy, she's actually just as proactive as Maya, which may be why they get along so well (by the way, Chino is the shy character)!
One of the few younger sister characters who admires Cocoa!
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Cocoa, who admires her older sister, acts like an older sister, which Chino finds annoying, but Megu calls Cocoa a "wonderful older sister" and really admires her (lol). It's true, Megu's warm and gentle demeanor is a bit similar to Cocoa's (lol). Cocoa... good for you...lol.
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] Are the "Chimame Squad" the main characters?
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The Chimame-tai became the main characters of "GochiUsa" from the middle of the series onwards. Their popularity is evident, as they even performed the ending theme for the second season! The "Chimame-tai" are certainly cute, and their charm is different from that of Cocoa, Rize, Chiya, and Sharo. They have a "loli charm" that might be the perfect character lineup for fans who like that kind of thing!
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The balance between the cool heroine Chino, the energetic and lively Maya, and the gentle and soothing Megu is exquisite! No matter how you look at them, the Chimame-tai look like they're just elementary school students, but I'm curious to see what they do after they go on to high school, so I really hope they broadcast a third season!
