Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai Anime Shorts Return with 4th Season on August 7
Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai (Fujimaru Ritsuka Doesn't Understand) anime shorts will return to screens with its fourth season on August 7, 2026. According to Anime News Network, the release date for the new season has been officially announced. The series' third season aired and concluded in the August-December 2025 period. This indicates that the fourth season will begin in the summer window that FGO fans are accustomed to.
This comedy spinoff series tells the story of Ritsuka Fujimaru, the main character of Type-Moon's world-famous mobile game Fate/Grand Order, in a humorous tone. Unlike the serious and epic main story, it shows Ritsuka's daily life at Chaldea and his absurd dialogues with Servants from an ironic perspective. The 4-koma manga by Riyo quickly became a beloved side branch of the FGO universe. In the anime adaptation, Nobunaga Shimazaki voices Ritsuka, and Rie Takahashi voices Mash.
The series' manga first met readers on Type-Moon's publishing channels in 2019, and with its light, episodic humor, it became a go-to for those wanting a brief break from FGO's intense narrative. The short anime adaptation has preserved this spirit, gathering a small but effective reception with each episode. Many episodes make references to famous lines and scenes from the game, providing enjoyable moments for both newcomers and long-time players. In this regard, the series is an important part of the broader multimedia universe that shows FGO is more than just a mobile game.
The announcement of the fourth season's release date is notable as it coincides with Fate/Grand Order's anniversary celebrations and summer events in Japan. Since its launch in Japan in 2015, FGO has come to life in many fields such as anime, film, theater, and manga. Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai is also one of the most consistent projects representing this brand's humorous side. In the coming days, the first visuals and promotional videos for the fourth season are expected to be shared.
