Laid-Back Camp
Five girls, a tent, good food and Mount Fuji: the cosiest camping trip in anime.
Last updated: 7 November 2026
Laid-Back Camp is a slice of life anime about five high school girls who go camping together, based on the manga by Afro. It has three seasons, a film and a set of short episodes so far, and Season 4 premieres in April 2027, animated by FuRyu Pictures. A new main visual and full trailer were revealed on 6 November 2026. The series streams on Crunchyroll. No exact April date or Season 4 episode count has been announced yet.
About Laid-Back Camp
Laid-Back Camp follows a group of high school girls in Yamanashi who discover the simple joy of camping. Nadeshiko Kagamihara has just moved to the area when she meets Rin Shima, a girl who camps by herself and likes it that way. Nadeshiko joins the Outdoor Activities Circle at school, and trip by trip the group grows closer: pitching tents in the cold, cooking over small stoves, soaking in hot springs and waking up early for views of Mount Fuji. The anime adapts the manga by Afro, which runs in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara magazines. Three seasons and a film have been released, along with the Room Camp short episodes. Season 4 was first announced on 9 November 2024. A teaser in March 2026 revealed a 2027 debut and a change of studio, from 8-bit to FuRyu Pictures, and on 6 November 2026 the team shared the main visual and a full trailer, confirming an April 2027 premiere. Director Shin Tosaka returns, with Pierre Sugiura on series composition and Akiyuki Tateyama composing the music. Asaka sings the opening theme and Eri Sasaki sings the ending theme, both returning artists. Season 4 arrives three years after Season 3 began in April 2024.
Laid-Back Camp is a TV anime from 2018, first released in Winter 2018. It belongs to the Slice of Life and Comedy genres. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story & Plot
Nadeshiko Kagamihara has just moved from Hamamatsu to Yamanashi, and on her very first day she cycles out to see Mount Fuji. The weather turns, she gets lost and tired, and she falls asleep by a lake. When she wakes up, it is dark and she is stuck. The person who helps her is Rin Shima, a girl her own age who is camping alone nearby and quietly knows exactly what she is doing.
That one cold night is enough. Back at school, Nadeshiko joins the Outdoor Activities Circle, a tiny club with big plans and very little money. With Chiaki, Aoi, Ena and, from a distance at first, Rin, she learns how camping actually works: how to pitch a tent, light a fire, cook a proper meal outdoors and stay warm when the temperature drops.
There is no big drama here, and that is the point. The story moves at walking pace from trip to trip, season to season, as the girls grow more confident and the circle grows with them. By Season 4, the older girls are thinking about how to bring new freshmen into the club, so the next generation can find the same quiet joy they did.
Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The Laid-Back Camp anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Full season | 2018 | Nadeshiko moves to Yamanashi, meets Rin by a lake and joins the Outdoor Activities Circle. |
| Season 2 | Full season | The trips continue as the circle grows closer and Rin camps with the group more often. | |
| Laid-Back Camp: The Movie | Feature film | A cinema film released between Season 2 and Season 3. Watch it after Season 2. | |
| Season 3 | Full season | 2024 | The story continues with new trips and new faces. Season 3 began in April 2024. |
| Season 4 | Episode count not announced yet | 2027 | Premieres in April 2027 from FuRyu Pictures. The trailer shows the circle planning how to recruit new freshmen. |
Why Watch Laid-Back Camp
- One of the most loved cosy anime series, built on real camping know-how
- Season 4 premieres in April 2027, with a new trailer and main visual out now
- FuRyu Pictures takes over animation from 8-bit for Season 4
- Asaka and Eri Sasaki return for the Season 4 opening and ending themes
- Four seasons, a film and the Room Camp shorts to watch in order
Who Is It For?
Laid-Back Camp is for anyone who wants a calm, warm show to unwind with. If you like slow slice of life stories, beautiful scenery, good food on screen and friendships that grow quietly, this is an easy series to love. It is also a gentle way into anime for new viewers, since every season works on its own simple pleasures.
Main Characters
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Voice Actors
The Japanese voices behind the main characters of Laid-Back Camp.
- Nadeshiko KagamiharaHigh school girl who falls for camping after moving to YamanashiJapanese voiceYumiri Hanamori
- Rin ShimaExperienced camper who usually goes soloJapanese voiceNao Toyama
- Japanese voiceSayuri Hara
- Japanese voiceAki Toyosaki
- Japanese voiceRie Takahashi
- Japanese voiceTomoyo Kurosawa
Staff & Production
- Original Creator
- Afro
- Director
- Shin Tosaka
- Series Composition
- Pierre Sugiura
- Music
- Akiyuki Tateyama
- Animation Studio (Season 4)
- FuRyu Pictures
Manga & Source Material
Laid-Back Camp adapts the manga by Afro, published by Houbunsha in its Manga Time Kirara line. The manga's gentle, practical take on camping carries straight into the anime: real gear, real campsites around Yamanashi and Shizuoka, and recipes the girls cook on screen. Season 4 of the anime continues the adaptation with a new studio, FuRyu Pictures.
- Manga written and illustrated by Afro
- Published by Houbunsha in Manga Time Kirara
- The anime began in Winter 2018
- Season 4 is animated by FuRyu Pictures, replacing 8-bit
Music
Akiyuki Tateyama composes the music. For Season 4, Asaka performs the opening theme and Eri Sasaki performs the ending theme, both returning to the series. The song titles have not been announced yet.
Series Timeline
- Winter 2018
Season 1 of Laid-Back Camp airs and the camping boom begins.
- April 2024
Season 3 begins airing.
- 9 November 2024
Season 4 is first announced.
- March 2026
A teaser reveals a 2027 debut and the move to FuRyu Pictures.
- 6 November 2026
The Season 4 main visual and full trailer are revealed, confirming April 2027.
- April 2027
Season 4 premieres, three years after Season 3 began.
Release Schedule
- Season 4 premiere
- April 2027
- Exact date
- Not announced yet
- Where to watch
- Crunchyroll
- Season 4 studio
- FuRyu Pictures
Details as of 7 November 2026, from official announcements. No exact April 2027 date or Season 4 episode count has been confirmed.
Quick Answers
Is Laid-Back Camp finished?
Laid-Back Camp has not been announced as finished, so more of the story may still come in the future.
What genre is Laid-Back Camp?
Laid-Back Camp is a Slice of Life and Comedy anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Slice of Life anime page.
When did Laid-Back Camp release?
Laid-Back Camp first released in Winter 2018. It is a TV series.
When does Laid-Back Camp Season 4 release?
In April 2027. The exact day has not been announced yet. A main visual and full trailer were revealed on 6 November 2026.
Where can I watch Laid-Back Camp?
Laid-Back Camp streams on Crunchyroll, which licenses the series.
What order should I watch Laid-Back Camp in?
Watch in release order: Season 1, the Room Camp shorts, Season 2, the movie, Season 3, then Season 4 in April 2027. The story follows the girls in that order, and the film sits between Season 2 and Season 3.
Who is animating Laid-Back Camp Season 4?
FuRyu Pictures animates Season 4, taking over from 8-bit. Director Shin Tosaka returns, with Pierre Sugiura on series composition and Akiyuki Tateyama on music.
How many episodes is Laid-Back Camp Season 4?
That has not been announced yet. The confirmed details so far are the April 2027 premiere, the new studio and the theme song artists, Asaka and Eri Sasaki.
Watch Order
Here is the release order for Laid-Back Camp and the series connected to it. Start at step 1 and work your way down.
- 1Laid-Back Camp Season 1Season 1 (2018): start here. Nadeshiko meets Rin and joins the Outdoor Activities Circle.
- 2Room CampShort episodes: bite-size stories with the circle, made to sit between the main seasons.
- 3Laid-Back Camp Season 2Season 2: the trips continue and the group grows closer.
- 4Laid-Back Camp: The MovieMovie: a cinema story to watch after Season 2.
- 5Laid-Back Camp Season 3Season 3 (2024): new trips and new faces join the story.
- 6Laid-Back Camp Season 4Season 4 (April 2027): the newest season, animated by FuRyu Pictures.
Where to Watch
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