Hirayasumi anime adaptation release preparations

The anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzō’s manga, ‘Hirayasumi’, is preparing for its upcoming release. VIZ Media and the Japan Society announced a world premiere screening of the first episode in New York City on October 7, 2026, which will include a Q&A panel with the producer and composer.

Following this, promotional details for the series were released, including new footage, a key visual, and the principal voice cast. Uchida Yuma and Takahashi Mayu have been cast as the leads, Hiroto and Natsumi. The series, produced by Production +h, is scheduled to premiere in January 2027 on NHK General TV in Japan.

New promotional material, including a teaser trailer and key visual, has been released to showcase the series' art style and its setting in the Asagaya neighborhood. The principal voice cast has been further detailed, with Rikako Aikawa joining as the voice of Hanae Wada, also known as ‘Granny’.

The slice-of-life drama follows the daily life of Hiroto Ikuta, a relaxed 29-year-old, and his cousin Natsumi Kobayashi, who moves to the capital to attend art school. The original manga has achieved significant success, with over 1.7 million copies in circulation worldwide. International streaming details for the series have not yet been disclosed.