Netflix Confirms 'Harayasumi' Anime Adaptation

Netflix announced that it will stream the anime. Hirayasumi will premiere internationally in January. The production, based on the manga by Keigo Shinzō, also had its soundtrack revealed: the opening theme will be performed by Gen Hoshino.

The story follows Hiroto Ikuta, a 29-year-old man without a girlfriend, a steady job, or plans for the future, who is perfectly happy with his carefree life.

After befriending a grumpy old lady from the neighborhood, he inherits her house and, along with the property, must deal with the complex emotions left behind by the former owner. His routine changes when his 18-year-old cousin, Natsumi, an art student in crisis, decides to move in with him, putting Hiroto's tranquil lifestyle to the test.

The series is directed by Kei Suezawa at Production +h studio. The voice cast includes Yūma Uchida as Hiroto and Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi, as well as names like Rikako Aikawa, Daisuke Namikawa, and Yōko Hikasa. The ending theme song, titled "Fūmizekka," will be performed by TOMOO.

In Japan, the premiere is scheduled for January 2027 on the NHK General channel. The original manga, which will conclude on November 16, has already sold over 1.1 million copies worldwide and also inspired a live-action series broadcast by NHK in 2025.