Reports circulating about the ATASHIn’CHI Next Net Anime receiving five new episodes starting on November 20 lack official confirmation in currently available information. The ATASHIn’CHI Next anime, a special five-episode online animation series, concluded its initial run on October 5, 2024, as part of the manga’s 30th-anniversary celebrations.
ATASHIn’CHI Next: A Look Back at the 30th Anniversary Run
The ATASHIn’CHI Next anime, announced by SC Digital, premiered its first episode on June 5, 2024, and subsequently released new episodes monthly, with the fifth and final episode debuting on October 5, 2024. This short series was specifically created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Eiko Kera’s original Atashin’chi manga, animating stories from the manga that had not been adapted in previous anime iterations.
The five stories adapted in the ATASHIn’CHI Next series included “Yuzupi’s Mechanical Pencil,” “Mikan, Handmade Hambagu,” “Mother, Jogging,” “Father, Sleepy Drive,” and “Mikan, Student ID Photo.” These episodes were streamed on the official Atashin’chi YouTube channel.
The Enduring Popularity of the Atashin’chi Franchise
The Atashin’chi franchise, known for its humorous portrayal of the everyday life of the Tachibana family—comprising the clumsy Mother, silent Father, romantic high schooler Mikan, and naive Yuzuhiko—has enjoyed significant popularity for decades. Eiko Kera’s manga initially ran in the Sunday edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper from 1994 until 2012, with a new serialization, ATASHIn’CHI SUPER, launching in December 2019.
The manga has inspired multiple anime adaptations:
- Original Television Anime: A long-running TV series aired from 2002 to 2009, spanning 330 episodes.
- Feature Films: Two films were released, one in 2003 and a 3D film in 2010.
- Shin ATASHIn’CHI: A new television anime series premiered in October 2015 and concluded in April 2016. Crunchyroll streamed this series internationally.
The official YouTube channel for the Atashin’chi anime has been actively streaming episodes from both the original series and Shin ATASHIn’CHI with English subtitles since May 2020, and has celebrated achieving over 1 million subscribers.
Current Status and Future Announcements
As of the latest information, the ATASHIn’CHI Next online anime was explicitly a five-episode run that concluded in October 2024. There have been no official announcements regarding additional new episodes under the ATASHIn’CHI Next title or any other new anime content set to begin streaming on November 20. Fans are encouraged to refer to the official Atashin’chi website and YouTube channel for the most accurate and up-to-date information on future releases and streaming schedules.
