Tanuki to Kitsune Anime Adaptation Premieres on October 4, 2026
The TV anime adaptation of Atamoto's beloved manga Tanuki to Kitsune will premiere on October 4, 2026. According to Anime News Network, a new visual and the main cast for the series were also revealed in the announcement. One of the most anticipated productions of the autumn season, the series is preparing to hit the screen with its story themed around nature and friendship.
Tanuki to Kitsune, which mangaka Atamoto began sharing on Twitter in 2017, follows the daily lives of a pure and good-natured tanuki and a cunning yet equally adorable fox. The series, which quickly gained a large fan base, was compiled and published by KADOKAWA. The manga, whose first volume was released in 2018, has surpassed one million copies in print to date and has drawn attention especially for its calming atmosphere.
The anime is directed by Kazuya Miura, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi and character designs by Chika Nōmi. The project bears the signature of animation studio Kigumi, bringing together names known from productions such as Kemono Friends 2, on which this team previously worked together. The team, known for their experience in stories focused on animal characters, is ready to bring the warm world of Tanuki to Kitsune to the screen.
While the new visual reflects the series' nature-filled atmosphere, fans expect more promotional materials until October. It is a matter of curiosity how the anime adaptation will reflect the manga's four-panel humor and the sweet relationship between the characters. The series, which will begin airing in Japan on October 4, 2026, is a candidate to be one of the most enjoyable productions of the autumn season.
