Minami-ke
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Minami-ke: Korekara is the fifth season of Minami-ke, premiering in April 2027 at LIDENFILMS, directed by Junichi Kitamura. Rina Sato, Marina Inoue and Minori Chihara return as Haruka, Kana and Chiaki, and the whole main cast from the earlier seasons is back. It is the first new Minami-ke TV series in about 14 years, since Tadaima in 2013. No exact date, episode count or streaming platform has been announced yet.
About Minami-ke
Three sisters live together in an apartment and run their own household. Haruka, the eldest, is in her second year of high school and keeps the home running, cooking included. Kana, the middle sister, is in her second year of middle school and is a cheerful disaster who cannot cook or study. Chiaki, the youngest, is in her fifth year of elementary school, sharp tongued and far too clever for her age. Around them orbit school friends, the four brothers of the other Minami family, and their older cousin Takeru. Nothing dramatic ever happens, and that is the point. The comedy lives in tiny arguments, small kindnesses and the way this odd little household looks after itself. Minami-ke: Korekara, the fifth season, premieres in April 2027, about 14 years after Tadaima. It was detailed at the Minami-ke Special Event 2026 on 8 November 2026. LIDENFILMS produces, Junichi Kitamura directs, Takamitsu Kono handles series composition, Nobuhiro Ando designs the characters and Yasuhiro Misawa returns on music. Every main voice actor from the earlier seasons returns.
Minami-ke is a TV anime from 2027, first released in Spring 2027. It belongs to the Comedy and Slice of Life genres and is listed as currently airing. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The Minami-ke anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
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| Season 1: Minami-ke | 13 episodes | 2007 | |
| Season 2: Minami-ke Okawari | 13 episodes | 2008 | |
| Season 3: Minami-ke Okaeri | 13 episodes | 2009 | |
| Season 4: Minami-ke Tadaima | 13 episodes | 2013 | |
| Season 5: Minami-ke Korekara | Episode count not announced | 2027 |
Why Watch Minami-ke
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Staff & Production
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Manga & Source Material
Series Timeline
- 2004
Koharu Sakuraba's Minami-ke manga begins in Weekly Young Magazine.
- 2007
The first TV anime airs, produced by Daume.
- 2013
Minami-ke Tadaima, the fourth season, airs. It is the last TV series for about 14 years.
- July 2024
A new Minami-ke anime is first announced at the series' 20th anniversary Tanabata festival.
- 8 November 2026
Minami-ke: Korekara is detailed at Minami-ke Special Event 2026, with the returning cast, staff and teaser.
- April 2027
Minami-ke: Korekara premieres.
Quick Answers
Is Minami-ke finished?
Minami-ke has not been announced as finished, so more of the story may still come in the future.
What genre is Minami-ke?
Minami-ke is a Comedy and Slice of Life anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Comedy anime page.
When did Minami-ke release?
Minami-ke first released in Spring 2027. It is a TV series.
When does Minami-ke Season 5 (Korekara) premiere?
Minami-ke: Korekara premieres in April 2027. No exact date, broadcaster or episode count has been announced yet.
Where can I watch Minami-ke?
Streaming for the earlier seasons is not currently confirmed on major international platforms, and no streaming home has been announced yet for Minami-ke: Korekara. We will update this page when a legal streaming home is confirmed.
Do I need to watch the earlier Minami-ke seasons first?
No. Minami-ke is an everyday life comedy with almost no running plot, so Korekara works on its own. Watching Season 1 first is the nicest introduction to the sisters and their friends.
Is the original cast returning for Minami-ke: Korekara?
Yes. Rina Sato (Haruka), Marina Inoue (Kana) and Minori Chihara (Chiaki) return, along with the rest of the main cast from the earlier seasons, 21 announced names in total.
Watch Order
Here is the release order for Minami-ke and the series connected to it. Start at step 1 and work your way down.
- 1Minami-ke (Season 1)13 episodes, 2007. Start here.
- 2Minami-ke Okawari (Season 2)13 episodes, 2008.
- 3Minami-ke Okaeri (Season 3)13 episodes, 2009.
- 4Minami-ke Betsubara (OVA)One episode, 2009, bundled with manga volume 6.
- 5Minami-ke Omatase (OVA)One episode, 2012, bundled with manga volume 10. Watch before Tadaima.
- 6Minami-ke Tadaima (Season 4)13 episodes, 2013.
- 7Minami-ke Natsuyasumi (OVA)One episode, 2013, bundled with manga volume 11.
- 8Minami-ke Korekara (Season 5)April 2027.
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