Fans of Hyakushou Kizoku (The Farmer’s Days) have reason to celebrate! Following the conclusion of its second season on December 20, 2024, it was officially announced that the anime will return for a third season.
While details like the release date are yet to be revealed, viewers can look forward to more episodes exploring Hiromu Arakawa’s humorous and heartfelt farming adventures.
Synopsis: The Life of a Noble Farmer
Hyakushou Kizoku is an autobiographical series based on Hiromu Arakawa’s real-life experiences as a farmer in Hokkaido before she became a renowned manga artist. The story humorously depicts her life raising cows, planting crops, and dealing with unpredictable challenges like bears and squirrels.
Through her interactions with her editor Ishii, Arakawa shares funny and insightful anecdotes about the realities of farm life, blending slice-of-life storytelling with humor.
Manga Origins: A Journey from Farm to Page
The Hyakushou Kizoku manga began serialization in Un Poco magazine on December 28, 2006. When the magazine ceased publication in March 2009, the series moved to Wings magazine in July of the same year. Written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, the manga is published irregularly but has been collected into eight volumes as of December 2023.
The first volume was released on December 11, 2009, and subsequent volumes followed over the years. The eighth volume included two unaired anime episodes bundled with a DVD release.
The manga has been praised for its unique blend of humor and realism, offering readers an authentic glimpse into Japanese farming life. By December 2023, over 4.1 million copies were in circulation, showcasing its widespread popularity.
What to Expect From Season 3
Season 3 is expected to continue adapting Arakawa’s hilarious farming stories. Fans can anticipate more quirky interactions between Arakawa, her family, and editor Ishii as they navigate life on the farm. With plenty of manga material left to adapt, there’s no shortage of content for future episodes.