The anime Yūsanchi!, an omnibus short adaptation of manga by Yū-hachi, is set to debut on October 5. The series will include segments based on Dekai Hachi, Miseban no Spis, and Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu. It will broadcast across Fuji TV and Kansai TV programming, with online streaming also available.
Yūsanchi! Anime Debut and Broadcast Details
The omnibus anime Yūsanchi! is scheduled for its premiere on October 5. The series adapts three distinct manga by Yū-hachi. It will be broadcast within Fuji TV’s Nonstop! program on Mondays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m..
Additionally, Yūsanchi! will air on Kansai TV’s Shunkan Live Toretate! program. These broadcasts will also occur on Mondays and Fridays, but at 3:30 p.m.. The anime will be available for streaming online through platforms like FOD, TVer, and Fuji TV’s anime YouTube channel.
Creative Team and Segment Focus for Yūsanchi!
The creative team behind Yūsanchi! features different directors for its segments. Rarecho, known for Aggretsuko, is directing and scripting the Miseban no Spis and Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu portions.
Gaku Kinoshita, who worked on Sumikko Gurashi: Koko ga Ochitsukun Desu, is directing and scripting the Dekai Hachi segments. Fanworks is handling the animation production for the entire series.
The Dekai Hachi segment centers on a creature named Hachi, who is approximately 40cm tall. The story follows his daily life alongside human characters.
The Miseban no Spis segment focuses on a mysterious fish that suddenly appears. The third segment, Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu, follows a tanuki that is rented out to various individuals.
Manga Origins of Yūsanchi!
The anime Yūsanchi! draws its material from three manga by Yū-hachi. The Dekai Hachi and Miseban no Spis manga are serialized on pixiv. Square Enix published a combined book volume for Miseban no Spis in July 2024. This collection gathers the initial chapters of that series.
The Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu manga is available on Yū-hachi‘s X/Twitter account and Kadokawa’s KadoComi website. Kadokawa released a compiled book volume for this manga in June 2025. These releases make the original manga sources more accessible to readers.
Key Facts About Yūsanchi!
- Debut Date: October 5
- Broadcasters: Fuji TV, Kansai TV
- Director (Dekai Hachi): Gaku Kinoshita
- Director (Miseban no Spis, Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu): Rarecho
- Manga Source Material: Dekai Hachi, Miseban no Spis, Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu
- Dekai Hachi creature height: 40cm
- Miseban no Spis volume release: July 2024
- Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu volume release: June 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Yūsanchi! premiere?
The anime Yūsanchi! is set to debut on October 5. This date marks the beginning of its broadcast schedule across its Japanese television networks.
Where can I watch Yūsanchi! online?
Yūsanchi! will be available for streaming online via platforms including FOD, TVer, and Fuji TV’s official anime YouTube channel. These services will offer episodes after their initial television broadcast.
Who is directing the Yūsanchi! anime?
The directing duties for Yūsanchi! are split. Rarecho directs the Miseban no Spis and Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu segments, while Gaku Kinoshita directs the Dekai Hachi segments.
What are the Yūsanchi! anime segments based on?
Each segment of Yūsanchi! is based on a manga by Yū-hachi. These include Dekai Hachi, Miseban no Spis, and Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu, each with its own distinct premise and characters.
The anime Yūsanchi! has confirmed its premiere date as October 5 and detailed its broadcast schedule across Fuji TV and Kansai TV. Key staff, including directors Rarecho and Gaku Kinoshita, have been announced. The original manga sources for all three segments have also been identified, with published volumes for Miseban no Spis in July 2024 and Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu in June 2025. Further details, such as specific streaming availability beyond the announced platforms and whether additional cast members will be revealed, have not yet been confirmed.
