The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s autobiographical manga, Hyakushō Kizoku (also known as Noble Farmer or The Peasant Noble), has released a second promotional video for its highly anticipated third season, offering a glimpse into the first episode, “Ushi o Kau” (Raising a Cow). The new season is set to begin airing on October 3, 2025.
What the Second Promotional Video Reveals
The recently released promotional video provides fans with an exciting preview of Hyakushō Kizoku Season 3, specifically highlighting content from its inaugural episode, “Ushi o Kau” (Raising a Cow). This footage gives viewers an early look at the comedic and insightful agricultural adventures that await. In addition to episode previews, the video also features the new opening theme song, “Kage ni Nari Hinata ni Nari” (“In the Shade, In the Sun”), performed by the three-piece rock band pachae.
A Glimpse into the Opening Episodes
While the focus is on the first episode, previous announcements indicated the PV would also include footage from Episode 29 “Raising Cows” and Episode 30 “Pasture.” This suggests that the initial episodes of Season 3 will delve into the practicalities and humorous challenges of livestock farming, a core element of Arakawa’s real-life experiences.
Premiere Dates and Broadcast Information
Hyakushō Kizoku Season 3 is officially scheduled to premiere on October 3, 2025. The anime will broadcast on Tokyo MX starting October 3, followed by TV Hokkaido on October 5, and BS Asahi on October 6. Each episode will maintain the series’ characteristic four-minute runtime.
Where to Watch
The series has previously been streamed by Remow on the It’s Anime YouTube channel, suggesting a similar distribution for the third season.
About Hyakushō Kizoku
Hyakushō Kizoku is an autobiographical manga series penned and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, renowned for her works such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Silver Spoon. The manga humorously chronicles the seven years Arakawa spent working in agriculture in Hokkaido, her home prefecture, before embarking on her career as a manga artist. The series offers a unique and often comical perspective on the realities of farming life, from dairy farming to field work.
Manga Background
The Hyakushō Kizoku manga was first serialized in Shinshokan’s Un Poco magazine in December 2006. After Un Poco ceased publication, the series transferred to Wings magazine in June 2009, where it continues to be infrequently published. As of December 2023, the series has accumulated eight tankōbon volumes and surpassed 4.5 million copies in print. The agricultural experiences depicted in Hyakushō Kizoku also heavily influenced Arakawa’s popular manga, Silver Spoon, which focuses on students at an agricultural high school.
Anime Adaptation History
The first season of the Hyakushō Kizoku anime premiered in July 2023, airing 12 episodes. A second season followed, running from October to December 2024, also consisting of 12 episodes. Production for the third season was initially announced in December 2024, at the conclusion of the second season. The anime adaptation has been praised for bringing Arakawa’s charming and informative farming tales to life, with the Japan Agriculture Group’s Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives supervising the agricultural aspects for authenticity.
Fans can look forward to more insightful and humorous glimpses into the world of farming with the premiere of Hyakushō Kizoku Season 3 on October 3.
