TV Anime Season 4 Production Confirmed! Hiromu Arakawa's 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Comic Series Surpasses 5.2 Million Copies, Latest Volume 9 Released! Commemorative Flag Advertisements Now Displayed in Ikebukuro!
Shinshokan has released the latest Volume 9 of Hiromu Arakawa's popular comic 'Hyakusho Kizoku,' with the series surpassing 5.2 million copies in circulation. Furthermore, the production of TV anime Season 4 has been decided, and commemorative flag advertisements are currently displayed at Ikebukuro Station.
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Shinshokan Co., Ltd. released the latest Volume 9 of Hiromu Arakawa's essay comic 'Hyakusho Kizoku' on Friday, April 24, 2026. To commemorate this, flag advertisements will be displayed at Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station starting Monday, April 27.
◆Extra Rich☆Farmer Essay Comic 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Latest Volume 9
Hiromu Arakawa 'Hyakusho Kizoku (9)' (Shinshokan)
The highly popular farmer essay comic 'Hyakusho Kizoku' by acclaimed manga artist Hiromu Arakawa, whose series has surpassed 5.2 million copies in cumulative sales (serialized in the bimonthly magazine 'WINGS'), saw its eagerly awaited latest Volume 9 released on Friday, April 24, 2026.
The episodes have finally exceeded 100, featuring aggressive content such as coverage of a museum specializing in cows, joint coverage with manga artist Satoshi Karasuya-sensei at a specialty milk stand, and cooking & tasting rare ingredients! This volume is also a brilliant read, packed with intriguing topics.
Hiromu Arakawa 'Hyakusho Kizoku (9) Special Edition with Anime DVD' (Shinshokan)
Along with the regular edition of 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Volume 9, a special edition with a DVD of the TV anime 'Hyakusho Kizoku 3rd Season' will also be released simultaneously. The DVD includes all 12 episodes of the TV anime's 3rd season, plus exclusive recordings of the 'Cow Museum' in Iwate Prefecture, where you can enjoy the unknown world of cows (Part 1 & 2)! It also includes footage of Mutsumi Tamura (as Hiromu Arakawa), Mariko Honda (as Ishii-san), and Yutaro Sawada (Director of the anime 'Hyakusho Kizoku') on a trip to Tokachi, Hokkaido.
Furthermore, the production of TV anime Season 4 has been decided! Information regarding the anime 'Hyakusho Kizoku' will be announced sequentially in 'WINGS' magazine and on the official 'Hyakusho Kizoku' X account, so please enjoy Season 3 on DVD while awaiting further news.
Anime DVD 'Hyakusho Kizoku 3rd Season' Jacket ©Hiromu Arakawa・Shinshokan／'Hyakusho Kizoku' Production Committee
＜Product Details＞
'Hyakusho Kizoku (9) Anime 3rd Season with DVD Special Edition'
【Author】Hiromu Arakawa
【ISBN】978-4-403-69011-2
【Price】5,786 yen (5,260 yen + 10% tax)
【Release Date】Around Friday, April 24, 2026
*Release dates may vary by bookstore and region
【Publisher】Shinshokan Co., Ltd.
＜Anime DVD 'Hyakusho Kizoku 3rd Season'＞
CAST
Hiromu Arakawa: Mutsumi Tamura
Ishii-san: Mariko Honda
Father: Shigeru Chiba
Mother: Kujira
and others
STAFF
Original Work: Hiromu Arakawa (serialized in Shinshokan 'WINGS')
Director/Screenplay: Yutaro Sawada
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Ayane Matsumoto
Background Art: Ari
Music: SPECTRICK
Production Supervision: Taketo Shinkai
Agricultural Supervision: National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations
Animation Production: Pie in the sky
Production: 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Production Committee
Ending Theme
pachae "Kage ni Nari Hinata ni Nari"
'Hyakusho Kizoku (9) Regular Edition'
【Author】Hiromu Arakawa
【ISBN】978-4-403-67195-1
【Price】1,276 yen (1,160 yen + 10% tax)
【Release Date】Around Friday, April 24, 2026
*Release dates may vary by bookstore and region
【Publisher】Shinshokan Co., Ltd.
◆Flag Advertisements Now Displayed at Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station!
To commemorate the release of 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Volume 9, flag advertisements are currently displayed outside the 1st-floor ticket gate of Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station. There are 4 types of flags, totaling 48 on both sides! When you are in the vicinity, please don't miss the many flags promoting 'Hyakusho Kizoku'!
Location: Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station, 1st-floor outside ticket gate
Period: Monday, April 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
*Please refrain from making inquiries to the station or station staff.
*When taking photos, please be considerate not to obstruct the passage of others.
■'Hyakusho Kizoku' Latest Information
◎'Hyakusho Kizoku' Official Website: https://www.shinshokan.com/wings/hyakusho
◎'Hyakusho Kizoku' Official X: https://twitter.com/hyakusho_kizoku
◎'WINGS' Magazine Official Website: https://www.shinshokan.com/wings
◎'WINGS' Magazine Official X: https://twitter.com/Wings_Official
■'Hyakusho Kizoku' Publisher Information
◎Company Name: Shinshokan Co., Ltd.
◎Representative: Kazuo Miura, Representative Director
◎Location: 2-19-18 Nishikata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0024
◎Established: June 14, 1961
◎Business Activities: Publication and sales of books, magazines, comics, DVDs, and CDs
◎Official Website: https://www.shinshokan.co.jp/
◆Extra Rich☆Farmer Essay Comic 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Latest Volume 9
Hiromu Arakawa 'Hyakusho Kizoku (9)' (Shinshokan)
The highly popular farmer essay comic 'Hyakusho Kizoku' by acclaimed manga artist Hiromu Arakawa, whose series has surpassed 5.2 million copies in cumulative sales (serialized in the bimonthly magazine 'WINGS'), saw its eagerly awaited latest Volume 9 released on Friday, April 24, 2026.
The episodes have finally exceeded 100, featuring aggressive content such as coverage of a museum specializing in cows, joint coverage with manga artist Satoshi Karasuya-sensei at a specialty milk stand, and cooking & tasting rare ingredients! This volume is also a brilliant read, packed with intriguing topics.
Hiromu Arakawa 'Hyakusho Kizoku (9) Special Edition with Anime DVD' (Shinshokan)
Along with the regular edition of 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Volume 9, a special edition with a DVD of the TV anime 'Hyakusho Kizoku 3rd Season' will also be released simultaneously. The DVD includes all 12 episodes of the TV anime's 3rd season, plus exclusive recordings of the 'Cow Museum' in Iwate Prefecture, where you can enjoy the unknown world of cows (Part 1 & 2)! It also includes footage of Mutsumi Tamura (as Hiromu Arakawa), Mariko Honda (as Ishii-san), and Yutaro Sawada (Director of the anime 'Hyakusho Kizoku') on a trip to Tokachi, Hokkaido.
Furthermore, the production of TV anime Season 4 has been decided! Information regarding the anime 'Hyakusho Kizoku' will be announced sequentially in 'WINGS' magazine and on the official 'Hyakusho Kizoku' X account, so please enjoy Season 3 on DVD while awaiting further news.
Anime DVD 'Hyakusho Kizoku 3rd Season' Jacket ©Hiromu Arakawa・Shinshokan／'Hyakusho Kizoku' Production Committee
＜Product Details＞
'Hyakusho Kizoku (9) Anime 3rd Season with DVD Special Edition'
【Author】Hiromu Arakawa
【ISBN】978-4-403-69011-2
【Price】5,786 yen (5,260 yen + 10% tax)
【Release Date】Around Friday, April 24, 2026
*Release dates may vary by bookstore and region
【Publisher】Shinshokan Co., Ltd.
＜Anime DVD 'Hyakusho Kizoku 3rd Season'＞
CAST
Hiromu Arakawa: Mutsumi Tamura
Ishii-san: Mariko Honda
Father: Shigeru Chiba
Mother: Kujira
and others
STAFF
Original Work: Hiromu Arakawa (serialized in Shinshokan 'WINGS')
Director/Screenplay: Yutaro Sawada
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Ayane Matsumoto
Background Art: Ari
Music: SPECTRICK
Production Supervision: Taketo Shinkai
Agricultural Supervision: National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations
Animation Production: Pie in the sky
Production: 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Production Committee
Ending Theme
pachae "Kage ni Nari Hinata ni Nari"
'Hyakusho Kizoku (9) Regular Edition'
【Author】Hiromu Arakawa
【ISBN】978-4-403-67195-1
【Price】1,276 yen (1,160 yen + 10% tax)
【Release Date】Around Friday, April 24, 2026
*Release dates may vary by bookstore and region
【Publisher】Shinshokan Co., Ltd.
◆Flag Advertisements Now Displayed at Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station!
To commemorate the release of 'Hyakusho Kizoku' Volume 9, flag advertisements are currently displayed outside the 1st-floor ticket gate of Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station. There are 4 types of flags, totaling 48 on both sides! When you are in the vicinity, please don't miss the many flags promoting 'Hyakusho Kizoku'!
Location: Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line Ikebukuro Station, 1st-floor outside ticket gate
Period: Monday, April 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
*Please refrain from making inquiries to the station or station staff.
*When taking photos, please be considerate not to obstruct the passage of others.
■'Hyakusho Kizoku' Latest Information
◎'Hyakusho Kizoku' Official Website: https://www.shinshokan.com/wings/hyakusho
◎'Hyakusho Kizoku' Official X: https://twitter.com/hyakusho_kizoku
◎'WINGS' Magazine Official Website: https://www.shinshokan.com/wings
◎'WINGS' Magazine Official X: https://twitter.com/Wings_Official
■'Hyakusho Kizoku' Publisher Information
◎Company Name: Shinshokan Co., Ltd.
◎Representative: Kazuo Miura, Representative Director
◎Location: 2-19-18 Nishikata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0024
◎Established: June 14, 1961
◎Business Activities: Publication and sales of books, magazines, comics, DVDs, and CDs
◎Official Website: https://www.shinshokan.co.jp/