ATASHIn'CHI Next Returns January 1, 2027, Then Monthly
Shinei Animation also unveiled a key visual, staff, returning cast and Kinmokusei's theme song 'Saraba' for the new episodes.
New episodes of ATASHIn'CHI Next will debut on the franchise's YouTube channel on January 1, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. JST, Shinei Animation announced, according to Anime News Network. After that first installment, new episodes will stream on the first Friday of every month at 6:00 p.m. JST.
The anime's official website also revealed a key visual, additional staff, the main returning cast and the theme song artist. Taku Kimura is directing the anime, with Masae Ōtake handling character design. Kinmokusei performs both the opening and ending theme song, titled "Saraba."
The project commemorates the 30th anniversary of Eiko Kera's original manga and adapts stories that were not animated in the previous series.
Earlier batches
The first batch of five ATASHIn'CHI Next episodes was released monthly from June to October 2024. A second batch of five episodes followed on November 20, 2025, December 20, 2025, January 20, February 20 and March 20.
Kera's original manga ran in the Sunday edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun from 1994 and ended in March 2012. A television anime aired from 2002 to 2009, followed by the ATASHIn'CHI film in 2003 and a 40-minute 3D film in 2010. Shin ATASHIn'CHI premiered in October 2015 and ended in April 2016, and the official YouTube channel has streamed the series and Shin ATASHIn'CHI with English subtitles since May 2020.
Quick answers
When do new ATASHIn'CHI Next episodes premiere?
The new episodes debut on the franchise's YouTube channel on January 1, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. JST, with later episodes arriving on the first Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. JST.
Who is performing the ATASHIn'CHI Next theme song?
Kinmokusei performs both the opening and ending theme, "Saraba."
Who is directing ATASHIn'CHI Next?
Taku Kimura directs the anime, and Masae Ōtake designs the characters.