On November 8, VIZ Media announced that the TV anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzō’s acclaimed manga Hirayasumi (ひらやすみ)—a co-production with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions and Production +h.—will premiere internationally on Netflix in January 2027, which coincides with its Japanese television debut on NHK General TV.
The announcement also confirms acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter and actor Gen Hoshino, whose credits include Spy x Family and Doraemon, will be performing the opening theme, while rising singer-songwriter TOMOO will contribute the ending song, “Fūmi Zekka,” written specifically for the series.
Keigo Shinzō Comments on Gen Hoshino:
“Ever since the movie Moriyamachu Driving School, the Gen Hoshino I admire and love so much is, amazingly, creating another theme song for one of my works! Mr. Hoshino made not just one, but two whole songs for works that I’m involved with! I can’t believe how lucky I am. I’m so glad I became a manga artist. Also, I had a chance to listen to the song before its release. It’s a really, really good song! I can’t wait for you all to hear it!”
Keigo Shinzō, Creator of Hirayasumi
For Hoshino, this project carries a personal connection to Asagaya, where he lived for many years. The musician returned to the neighborhood earlier in the year to draw inspiration for the opening theme:
“I love Hirayasumi so much. I love the way Hiroto lives, and I love every one of the characters, all of them living with everything they’ve got even as they wrestle with their worries. I hope this song can bring warmth and color to the lives of Hiroto and everyone around him, and to the world of Hirayasumi.”
Gen Hoshino, Singer, Song-Writer, and Actor
TOMOO, whose music has appeared in Blue Box and other Japanese television and film productions, drew inspiration from the manga’s depictions of illuminated city streets and evening breezes when composing the ending theme. “I would be honored if this song can help accompany the lingering feelings left by this wonderful story,” said TOMOO.
Kei Suezawa (Fate/Grand Order The Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table – Camelot – Wandering; Agateram, FLCL Progressive) is directing the series at Production +h., with series composition and scripts also handled by him. Naoyuki Asano (Urusei Yatsura (2022), Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Mr. Osomatsu) is designing the characters, Mika Nishimura (Typhoon Noruda, DEAD DEAD DEMON’S DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION) serves as art director, and Kaori Sawada (What Did You Eat Yesterday?, When Spring Comes) is composing the music. The voice cast includes Yuma Uchida as Hiroto Ikuta, Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi Kobayashi and Rikako Aikawa as Hanae Wada, alongside Daisuke Namikawa, Yoko Hikasa, Yume Miyamoto and Yuichiro Umehara.
Hirayasumi (ひらやすみ) is a seinen manga written and illustrated by Keigo Shinzō. It has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits since April 2021 and collected into 10 tankōbon volumes. VIZ Media licensed the series for English release, beginning publication in May 2024. The critically acclaimed title has won the Grand Prize at the 2021 Kagayake! Bros Comic Awards, the Best Serial Comic Award at Lucca Comics & Games 2024, and the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award. It was also nominated for the Best Continuing Manga Series at the 2025 American Manga Awards as well as the 2026 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia. A 20-episode live-action drama adaptation aired on NHK General TV from November to December 2025. Hirayasumi is available to read on the Viz Manga App.
After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old woman who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin, Natsumi, moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto’s easygoing lifestyle to the test.
Source: Press Release
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