Minami-ke Returns After Over a Decade with New Anime Series ‘Minami-ke: Korekara’

Fans of classic slice-of-life comedy are getting an unexpected reunion. During the Minami-ke Special Event 2026, organizers unveiled a brand-new teaser trailer for Minami-ke: Korekara (Minami-ke: Going Forward), an all-new television anime continuation based on Coharu Sakuraba‘s long-running manga.

The project marks the first mainline television anime entry in the franchise since Minami-ke Tadaima aired in 2013, ending a hiatus of more than a decade. Alongside the teaser footage, the production committee confirmed a new animation studio, core creative staff, and the return of the original voice cast.

New Animation Studio and Production Staff

With each previous installment of the franchise changing hands creatively, Minami-ke: Korekara continues the tradition by transitioning animation duties to Liden Films, the studio behind hits such as The Heroic Legend of Arslan and Tokyo Revengers.

The creative leadership steering the new series includes:

• Director: Jun’ichi Kitamura, known for directing Catch Me at the Ballpark! and Fluffy Paradise, as well as episode direction on Cells at Work! Code Black.
• Series Scriptwriter: Takamitsu Kōno, returning to oversee series composition.
• Character Designer: Nobuhiro Andō, whose notable animation credits include Hell’s Paradise, My Deer Friend Nokotan, and Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring.
• Animation Studio: Liden Films

Returning Voice Cast and Core Premise

Despite the shift in production studios, the heart of the series remains intact. The production committee confirmed that the original main voice cast is returning to reprise their iconic roles as the three Minami sisters:

• Haruka Minami: Voiced by Rina Satō, the responsible eldest sister who manages the household.
• Kana Minami: Voiced by Marina Inoue, the energetic and impulsive middle sister who frequently sparks chaos.
• Chiaki Minami: Voiced by Minori Chihara, the sharp-tongued youngest sister who idolizes Haruka while clashing with Kana.

Created by Coharu Sakuraba and serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine since 2004, Minami-ke chronicles the everyday domestic lives, school antics, and sibling banter of Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki as they navigate daily life relying primarily on one another.

Franchise History and Past Anime Adaptations

Since its debut in the mid-2000s, Minami-ke has become a staple of the slice-of-life genre, notable for shifting studios and visual styles across its television run:

• Minami-ke (October 2007): The original 13-episode adaptation produced by studio Daume.
• Minami-ke: Okawari (January 2008): A second season animated by studio Asread that drew polarizing reactions from fans due to drastic changes in art direction and tone.
• Minami-ke: Okaeri (January 2009): A third season also handled by Asread that brought the visual aesthetic closer to the original manga.
• OVAs (2009 to 2013): Three original video animations, including Minami-ke: Betsubara (2009), Minami-ke: Omatase (2012), and Minami-ke: Natsuyasumi (2013).
• Minami-ke: Tadaima (January 2013): The fourth television season, animated by studio feel., which served as the franchise’s final television outing prior to Minami-ke: Korekara.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the new Minami-ke anime called?

The newly announced television anime continuation is titled Minami-ke: Korekara (Minami-ke: Going Forward).

Which studio is animating Minami-ke: Korekara?

Animation production for the sequel is handled by Liden Films, under the direction of Jun’ichi Kitamura.

Is the original cast returning for Minami-ke: Korekara?

Yes. The main voice cast from the previous anime seasons, including Rina Satō, Marina Inoue, and Minori Chihara, is returning for the new series.

When was the last Minami-ke anime released?

The previous television season, Minami-ke: Tadaima, premiered in January 2013, making Minami-ke: Korekara the first new series in over 13 years.