The anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s popular autobiographical manga, Hyakushō Kizoku (also known as The Noble Farmer), has officially been renewed for a fourth season. The announcement came on Friday, December 19, 2025, immediately following the broadcast of the third season’s final episode.
Fans can look forward to more comedic insights into Arakawa’s pre-manga artist life on a Hokkaido dairy farm, as confirmed by notices on the series’ official accounts.
Details on the Hyakushō Kizoku Season 4 Announcement
The confirmation of a fourth season ensures the continuation of the beloved agricultural comedy. While a specific premiere date has not yet been announced, the rapid succession of seasons suggests that production is likely already underway. The announcement, made on the same day the third season concluded, generated excitement among viewers eager for more of Arakawa’s unique farming tales.
The Enduring Appeal of Hyakushō Kizoku
Hyakushō Kizoku delves into the often-challenging yet humorous reality of farming life through the eyes of Hiromu Arakawa, famously known as the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. Before becoming a world-renowned manga artist, Arakawa spent seven years working on her family’s dairy and field farm in Tokachi, Hokkaido. This invaluable experience forms the basis of the manga, offering an authentic and often exaggerated look at everything from wrangling cows and driving tractors to battling nature’s harsh elements.
The series is praised for its blend of autobiographical elements with dry wit and comedic storytelling, presented in a “slice-of-life documentary with a strong comic twist” style. Arakawa herself is humorously depicted with a cow head, alongside her eccentric family members, including her chainsaw-loving father. The manga has released eight volumes in Japan to date and continues to be serialized in Shinshokan’s Wings magazine, after initially appearing in Un Poco.
Previous Seasons and Production
The Hyakushō Kizoku anime series has seen a consistent release schedule since its debut.
Season 1 (2023)
The first season, consisting of 12 four-minute episodes, premiered on Tokyo MX in July 2023 and concluded in September 2023. It was directed and scripted by Yūtarō Sawada at Pie in the sky studio, with Ayane Matsumoto handling character designs and animation direction. The Japan Agriculture Group’s Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives provides supervision for the agricultural aspects, ensuring accuracy in its portrayal of farming life.
Season 2 (2024)
A second season followed, airing from October to December 2024, also comprising 12 episodes.
Season 3 (2025)
The recently concluded third season premiered on October 3, 2025, and aired its final episode on December 19, 2025, leading directly into the season four announcement.
The anime’s short episode format allows for quick, digestible comedic vignettes, perfectly suiting the episodic nature of Arakawa’s farming anecdotes. While no release window for Hyakushō Kizoku Season 4 has been officially disclosed, its prompt announcement suggests that fans will likely not have to wait long for more tales from the “Noble Farmer.”
