Kadokawa has greenlit a television anime adaptation of the vertical manga series Haru to Gen: Nanajussai, Hajimete no Kosodate, which translates to Haru and Gen: 70-Year-Old First-Time Parenting. The heartwarming story follows Gen, a rigid 70-year-old man who takes in his three-year-old granddaughter Haru after the death of his daughter. Kadokawa announced the adaptation details for the popular digital comic series, bringing the intergenerational family drama to screens.
Gen learns to care for granddaughter Haru
The original vertical comic, serialized on Kadokawa’s Tatesuku Comic platform, centers on a stark generational gap and emotional reconciliation. Gen spent his entire life prioritizing work, which alienated his wife and daughter. Left completely alone after their departures, his sudden role as caregiver for young Haru plunges him into daily confusion. As he stumbles through raising the toddler, Gen begins to rediscover the warmth of family life he abandoned decades ago.
The narrative explores the gradual transformation of an awkward, strict grandfather and an innocent granddaughter into a genuine family unit. Kadokawa positions the adaptation as a heartfelt, tear-jerking comedy centered on domestic recovery and late-in-life fatherhood. Production details, including the animation studio, voice cast, and scheduled broadcast window, remain unannounced by the publisher.
Where is Haru to Gen published and what is the plot?
Where was the original Haru to Gen manga published?
Kadokawa serializes the vertical manga series on its digital Tatesuku Comic platform in Japan.
What is the main plot of the story?
A strict, work-obsessed 70-year-old man named Gen takes in his three-year-old granddaughter Haru following the death of his daughter, learning how to be a parent and family member for the second time.
Has Kadokawa announced a release date for the anime?
Kadokawa has not yet revealed the premiere date, staff, or cast members for the television anime adaptation.
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