The television anime adaptation of "Haru to Gen ~ 70-sei, Hajimete no Kosodate ~" (translated as "Haru and Gen – First Time Child-Rearing at 70 Years Old") is set to premiere on January 4, 2027. Alongside the broadcast date, a teaser trailer was released, providing a first look at the series, and details regarding the main voice cast were also revealed.
The series will begin its broadcast in Japan on tvk. The anime is based on the original manga by Yuka Oshima, which is published under Kadokawa's TakeSuku label.
Voice Cast and Production Details
The main cast for the upcoming anime includes Bin Shimada as Gen, Hiromi Igarashi as Haru, and Mayuko Kazama as Sakura.
Kodai Sato is directing the TV anime at Imagica Infos / Imageworks Studio, with production cooperation from Studio Nanahoshi. The sound direction is handled by Taeko Miura, with sound effects by Maki Takuma. bermei.inazawa is composing the music, and arudi is in charge of sound production.
Series Premise
The story of "Haru to Gen ~ 70-sei, Hajimete no Kosodate ~" centers on Gen, a 70-year-old man who has lived alone for decades after divorcing his wife and leaving his family. His life takes an unexpected turn when his estranged daughter, Sakura, passes away, leaving her three-year-old daughter, Haru, in his care. Gen, who is in his twilight years, must suddenly embrace the responsibilities of parenthood. Through caring for his lively granddaughter, Gen is prompted to re-evaluate the significance of family bonds.
Key points
- The Haru to Gen anime premieres on January 4, 2027.
- It will broadcast in Japan on tvk.
- Bin Shimada voices Gen, Hiromi Igarashi voices Haru, and Mayuko Kazama voices Sakura.
- Kodai Sato directs the anime at Imagica Infos / Imageworks Studio.
- The story follows a 70-year-old man raising his 3-year-old granddaughter.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 21, 2026
