The anime "Laid-Back Camp△" has become popular for its laid-back daily life and laid-back camping of high school girls who love camping, as well as its authentic depictions of camping. Among the characters, the one that has been getting more attention than any other is the dog "Chikuwa." We will explore the charms of Chikuwa through this anime that is all about dogs.
Characteristics of Chikuwa
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The dog of Saito Ena, a character in the story, is a chihuahua. It has a two-tone light brown and cream coloring and looks like a normal chihuahua. It is an indoor dog that spends time with Ena in her room, and the two are very good friends.
Chikuwa's human-like behavior
Like his owner
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Ena, the owner, is a person who likes to spend her days off lazing around. Perhaps because dogs resemble their owners, Chikuwa also doesn't like to get out of bed and likes to spend his days lazing around.
Cursive personality
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He likes to spend his time lazily, but he also likes playing outside, and as soon as Ena says "walk," he gets restless. He is a greedy dog who is aggressive when it comes to rewards and the things he likes, such as chasing Nadeshiko with all his might while she is holding her favorite chicken breast sausage.
I don't like the cold
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It's not just Chikuwa, but Chihuahuas are dogs that don't like the cold. When Chikuwa went outside to go for a walk, he was blown away by the cold wind and went back to bed with Ena. When we went camping with the members of the Outdoor Club, a car came to pick us up because Chihuahua couldn't stay the night.
Chikuwa's slightly silly appearance
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Chikuwa shows off his cute Chihuahua-like appearance, but sometimes he also shows a silly appearance. When he was cold and crawled into bed, he had a runny nose. Even when we went camping together, he fell asleep at night with his nose lantern and drooling. Still, she's cute.
Chikuwa is the idol of the Outdoor Club
Loved character
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Chikuwa, who is always with Ena, quickly became friends with Nadeshiko, Rin, and the Outdoor Club members. He was loved by everyone in the Outdoor Club, and he played Frisbee with them and got along well with the other kids at the same campsite. He's a very friendly character and a very lovable character.
Cosplay Chikuwa
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Ena, who participated in the Outdoor Activities Club's Christmas camp with Chikuwa, dressed Chikuwa in a bunny ears costume. Not only Nadeshiko, but also the usually cool Rin was fascinated by how cute he was. The viewers must have been fascinated by this look. In addition to wearing a rabbit costume, he is also made to dress up as a reindeer and cosplay.
Secret Society Blanket Leader (General)
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Since we are camping in the winter, all the members of the Outdoor Activities Circle often wrap themselves in blankets. That's why the "Secret Society Blanket" was formed (this is a pretend game that the Outdoor Activities Circle does). Chikuwa became the leader (shogun in the anime) and even had a fake beard.
But he was made fun of
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Ena always takes funny photos of Chikuwa. She takes a photo of him stuck between two futons and unable to move, making him look like a "hot dog," or she doodles on a photo of his sleeping face with her phone... Ena is always playing pranks...
The bond between Chikuwa and Ena
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As mentioned above, Chikuwa and Ena are good friends, so they spend time together in the room. Ena dotes on Chikuwa, and always takes pictures of her to show to Rin and the others. He's also become more sophisticated, buying a dog tent before buying his own tent. By the way, it was Ena's father who actually bought the dog tent, and he dotes on Chikuwa, taking pictures of him and sharing them with the family, and blushing when he sees the pictures.
The hidden favorite Chikuwa
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Cats are often featured in anime these days, but in "Yurucamp△" the spotlight is on dogs, and their cuteness is fully expressed. Among them, Chikuwa appears often and is depicted in various cute aspects. From the rabbit costume to her human-like behavior and her idol-like presence in the Nokuru, she soothes both the characters and the viewers. We can't wait to see what kind of appearances she will show us in the future and what kind of healing she will bring.
