Tengu no Daidokoro Live-Action Series Returns for a 3rd Season: An Original Story Arrives This Autumn!
We have great news for fans of Tengu no Daidokoro (Tengu's Kitchen)! The live-action series adapted from Ai Tanaka's highly acclaimed manga has officially been renewed for a 3rd season. This new season will meet audiences in the autumn of 2026, and a very special surprise awaits followers of the series. According to the announcement, the new episodes will focus on a completely original story prepared under the direct supervision of the original mangaka, Ai Tanaka.
In the new season of the series, we will once again see Komakine Kiita (as Izuna) and Koshoyama Zen (as On) in the lead roles. The peaceful and flavor-filled life of two brothers of Tengu descent, living in harmony with nature, will deepen with brand-new adventures that go beyond the boundaries of the manga. Ai Tanaka's direct involvement in the scriptwriting process is seen as the greatest guarantee that the original story will remain faithful to the spirit and character dynamics of the series.
First published in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine in 2021, Tengu no Daidokoro tells the story of Tengu descendants living in the modern world. This journey, which begins with 14-year-old On being forced to live on a mountain for a year with his older brother Izuna, quickly became one of the most beloved examples of the "iyashikei" (healing) genre. The previous seasons of the live-action adaptation attracted great attention both in Japan and on international platforms, especially for their visual aesthetics and mouth-watering food scenes.
This new season announcement proves once again how strong the interest in "slow life" themed productions is in the Japanese television world. Moving beyond the current story arc of the manga shows the producers' confidence in the world and characters of the series. If you enjoy watching traditional Japanese dishes prepared against a backdrop of natural scenery and sincere brotherly bonds, you should mark the autumn of 2026 on your calendar now. More specific details regarding the release date and the first trailers are expected to be shared in the coming months.
