KADOKAWA's vertical scroll webcomic Haru to Gen: 70-sai, Hajimete no Kosodate (Haru and Gen: Raising a Child for the First Time at 70) is officially making the transition to television. Announced through a collaboration between Imagica Infos and Dai Nippon Printing under their joint 'Animation ID' initiative, the heartwarming family drama has locked in a January 2027 premiere on TVK (Television Kanagawa). Alongside the adaptation greenlight, production executives released the premier key visual and launched the official X (formerly Twitter) account to chronicle the series' development.
Written and illustrated by Yuka Oshima, the original manga follows Gen, a 70-year-old widower who unexpectedly takes in his three-year-old granddaughter Haru after the tragic passing of his daughter. Navigating the exhausting, perplexing realities of modern toddler-rearing decades past his prime, Gen discovers a renewed sense of purpose. The narrative explores generational gaps, quiet grief, and the resilient bonds of family through tender, humorous moments. The anime will adopt a short-format presentation to capture the brisk comedic timing and cozy atmosphere of Oshima's original work.
Staff & Production Pedigree
The series will be directed by Kodai Sato, with audio direction handled by Taeko Miura and sound effects by Mahie Takuma. Musical compositions are slated from bermei.inazawa, with sound production credited to Arudi. Animation production is managed jointly by Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio, with animation production cooperation provided by Studio Nanahoshi.
Fans eager to follow the production can check out the official X account for ongoing updates. The original manga remains available digitally via ComicWalker and through KADOKAWA's print and digital tankobon releases.
