The TV anime adaptation of Hirayasumi will stream exclusively on Netflix for international audiences.
This announcement on November 9, 2026, confirms that the series will reach global viewers as part of the Winter 2027 season. The project brings Keigo Shinzo's critically acclaimed manga to the screen following its win at the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award in 2026.
What We Know
Netflix has secured the exclusive international streaming rights for the series outside of Japan. The anime is being produced by Production +h., the studio behind Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction. Kei Suezawa is serving as both the director and the series composition lead, with Naoyuki Asano handling character designs and Mika Nishimura acting as art director.
The production is a collaborative effort between VIZ Media, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (ShoPro), and Production +h. The voice cast features Yuma Uchida as Hiroto Ikuta, Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi Kobayashi, and Rikako Aikawa as Hanae Wada. The musical score is composed by Kaori Sawada. Gen Hoshino will perform the opening theme song, while TOMOO will provide the ending theme titled "Fumi Zekka."
Why It Matters
Hirayasumi is a significant entry in the "iyashikei" or healing genre, focusing on a 29-year-old freelance worker who inherits a single-story house from an elderly neighbor. The original manga has over 1.7 million copies in circulation and has received high critical praise, including the Best Serialized Comic Award at Lucca Comics & Games 2024. A major platform like Netflix provides the series with a broad reach for its quiet, character-driven narrative.
Where to Watch
Netflix will be the exclusive international streaming home for the series when it premieres in early 2027. In Japan, the anime will be broadcast on NHK General TV. Subscription plans and prices for Netflix vary by country and region; readers should check the official Netflix pricing page in their territory for current details.
What Happens Next
Hirayasumi is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. While the anime begins its broadcast, the original manga is currently nearing its conclusion, with an announcement in October 2026 stating the series would end in two chapters. As of November 9, 2026, a specific release date within the January window has not been announced.