So many
years have passed that some fans had probably already given up hope of seeing
the Minami sisters on television again. But it seems that the discussions
between Kana and Chiaki still have a lot to offer, as it was confirmed that Minami-ke:
Korekara will premiere in April 2027, marking the return of the
franchise after 14 years without a new season. The announcement was accompanied
by a first trailer, a promotional image and confirmation that the original
voices will be back.
The news
was announced during the Minami-ke Special Event 2026, held on November
8 in Tokyo. There, attendees were able to enjoy the first scenes of the fifth
season, which recover the family apartment and the everyday situations that
made this comedy so loved.
The trailer
begins with Haruka calling her sisters for lunch, but it quickly becomes clear
that Kana and Chiaki are still getting along as well as ever. Several of
her schoolmates and other well-known characters also appear, while the
promotional image shows the three protagonists jumping together. After so long,
it seems that things have not changed much in that house.
One of the
best news for fans is that the three sisters will retain their original
voices. Rina Sato will return as Haruka Minami, Marina Inoue will once
again play Kana Minami, and Minori Chihara will return as Chiaki Minami.
And they
will not be the only ones. Also confirmed is the return of Nana Mizuki as Toma
Minami, Rika Morinaga as Makoto, Tetsuya Kakihara as Fujioka and Daisuke Ono as
Hosaka, among other cast members who participated in the previous seasons.
As for the
production team, Junichi Kitamura will direct the series at LIDENFILMS,
a studio known for works such as Tokyo Revengers. Takamitsu Kono will be
in charge of the composition of the series, while Nobuhiro Ando will be in
charge of character design. On the other hand, Yasuhiro Misawa will return to
compose the music, accompanied by Yasunori Ebina in the sound direction.
For those
unfamiliar with the franchise, Minami-ke follows the everyday lives of
three sisters with completely different personalities. Haruka is the oldest and
practically in charge of keeping order at home, Kana is a specialist in causing
problems and Chiaki, the youngest, never misses an opportunity to make fun of
her middle sister.
The funny
thing is that the series doesn't need major events to work. Between schoolwork,
visits from friends and the most absurd arguments, the three manage to turn any
everyday situation into a comedy. In fact, those responsible recovered a
warning that has accompanied the franchise for years: this is simply a story
about the daily life of the Minami sisters, so don't wait too long.
A wait
that began in 2013
It should
be recalled that the Minami-ke anime began airing in October 2007,
followed by Minami-ke: Okawari in 2008, Minami-ke: Okaeri in
2009, and Minami-ke: Tadaima in 2013. Since then, the franchise had not
received another television season, although its original manga continued to be
published.
Koharu
Sakuraba's work began serialization in 2004 within Kodansha's Weekly Young
Magazine and currently has 29 compilation volumes and more than five
million copies in circulation. The production of a new season had been
announced in 2024, during the celebrations for the manga's twentieth
anniversary, but until now its premiere date had not been confirmed.
At the
moment, April 2027 is the only date announced, with no details on the
exact day or the platforms that will broadcast the series internationally. At
least now fans know that they will be able to visit the Minami sisters again
after a wait that seemed endless.
