Anticipation Mounts for 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Season 4 Following Successful 2025 Run

Enthusiasts of the pastoral anime, Hyakusho Kizoku-the farmer's days, are currently engaged in speculation following the conclusion of its third broadcast run. This beloved series is based on the manga by Akihiro Ito, which has been serialized under Shinshokan's Wings Comics imprint since 2009. The series continues to attract viewers with its unique presentation of Japanese agrarian life, occasionally seasoned with whimsical fantasy elements, such as potion brewing and farmyard magic. As of late 2023, the source material has expanded to eight substantial volumes, with its occasional supernatural elements having previously earned mention from the Japan Media Arts Festival.

The compact anime adaptation, expertly handled by Studio Pie in the sky, has maintained an impressive annual release cadence. Season 1 premiered in 2023, Season 2 followed in 2024, and Season 3 anchored the Fall 2025 schedule. Each short episode, approximately four minutes in length, is directed and scripted by Yutaro Sawada, with character designs by Ayane Matsumoto. These brief installments offer a perfect, gentle contrast to high-octane programming. The returning voice ensemble, featuring talents like Mutsumi Tamura, Mariko Honda, Shigeru Chiba, and Kujira, contributes significant warmth to the protagonists.

Season 3 elevated the viewing experience, debuting its opening theme, 'Kage ni Nari Hinata ni Nari' by Pachae, which accompanied the gentle narrative progression. While fans have become accustomed to the consistent yearly output, a pattern that strongly suggests a potential 2026 return, no official greenlight for a fourth season has materialized as of late 2025.

Nevertheless, the series' robust international performance via platforms like Remow's It's Anime YouTube channel, alongside its presence in streaming lineups next to major titles, underscores its dedicated following. The enduring appeal of Hiromu Arakawa's farm-tending adventures, which offer a soothing contrast to the contemporary anime landscape, strongly suggests that more episodes are on the horizon, maintaining hope for further installments from Shinshokan and Pie in the sky.