The manga series Haru to Gen ~ 70-sei, Hajimete no Kosodate ~, created by Yuka Oshima, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation. This family drama, which translates to "Haru and Gen – First Time Child-Rearing at 70 Years Old," will begin broadcasting on TV Kanagawa in January 2027. The announcement included details regarding the main staff involved in the production of the series.
Series Premise and Production Details
The story of Haru to Gen centers on Gen, a 70-year-old man who has lived independently 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 3-year-old daughter, Haru, in his care. The narrative explores Gen's journey as he re-evaluates the significance of family bonds while raising his energetic granddaughter.
Kodai Sato is directing the TV anime. The animation will be handled by Imagica Infos and Imagica Studio, with production cooperation from Studio Nanahoshi. The sound direction is by Taeko Miura, with sound effects by Maki Takuma. The music for the series is composed by bermei.inazawa, and sound production is managed by arudi. Yuka Oshima's original manga is published under Kadokawa's TakeSuku label.
Key points
- Haru to Gen manga is getting a TV anime adaptation.
- The anime will broadcast on TV Kanagawa starting January 2027.
- Kodai Sato is directing the series.
- Animation studios are Imagica Infos and Imagica Studio.
- The story follows a 70-year-old man raising his 3-year-old granddaughter.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 15, 2026
