Hyakushō Kizoku anime will have a third season

the anime series Hyakushō Kizokubased on the autobiographical manga by Hiromu Arakawa, an author known worldwide for her work Fullmetal Alchemisthas generated great excitement among fans after the announcement of its third season. The adaptation, which features a bit of comedy, drama and elements of Japanese rural life, has caught the attention of Arakawa fans but also a wider audience.

This production follows the story of Hiromu Arakawa in her years as a worker on her family’s dairy farm in Hokkaido. For seven years, the mangaka dedicated herself to the hard tasks of rural life: raising livestock, growing vegetables, and she also had to face the daily challenges that the countryside imposes.

The author has explained that this experience was crucial in her life because it not only contributed to who she is as a person, but also as a manga creator and subsequently influenced her work. silver spoonwhich explores similar themes of farm life.

The anime adaptation of Hyakushō Kizoku It began airing in July 2023, on the Tokyo MX network, with a fairly short episode duration of only four minutes. Despite this compact format, the series managed to captivate viewers with its particular style of animation and a fresh, realistic narrative.

The anime is directed by Yūtarō Sawada, who was also in charge of the scripts, while Ayane Matsumoto, known for her work as a storyboarder and animation director, was in charge of the character design and animation. In addition, the production features the work of Ari on the backgrounds and Minori Yamada on the final animation. For its part, the music is provided by Precious Tone and usually has a soft and melodic touch that perfectly accompanies the rural atmosphere and the reflective intention of the work.

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The manga of Hyakushō Kizokuwhich began serialization in 2006, has been published irregularly, but has managed to amass a loyal fan base thanks to its authenticity and Arakawa’s candid treatment of his personal experiences.

The series was initially published in the magazine A bit from Shinshokan, until 2009 when it moved to wingswhere it continued its publication. To date, the manga has been collected in seven volumes and its success has transcended to other media, with the digital version released in English in 2012. The anime has also been well received thanks to its fresh and relaxed treatment of common themes such as rural life, family, hard work and interpersonal relationships.

The announcement of a third season of Hyakushō Kizoku It comes one day after the end of the second, which ended on Friday, December 20, 2024. The news was received with enthusiasm by the fans of this story, who are now looking forward to the development of new situations in Arakawa’s life. in her youth as a farmer.