On March 1, 2026, it was officially announced that 「ゆるキャン△ SEASON4」 (Yuru Camp△ Season 4) has been 放送決定 (housou kettei)—with a broadcast scheduled for 2027. Alongside the announcement, a teaser visual and a special promotional video were 公開 (koukai) to the public.
For fans of this relaxing outdoor anime, the campsite is officially open once again.
Season 4 Confirmed for 2027
The fourth season of the TV anime adaptation of Afro’s manga 「ゆるキャン△」 (Yuru Camp△) will air in 2027. The announcement came with several exciting updates:
- A brand-new teaser visual
- A special preview PV (promotional video)
- Staff details
- Theme song information
The phrase 放送決定 (housou kettei) is one you’ll often see in Japanese entertainment news. It literally means “broadcast has been decided,” and signals that a project is officially moving forward.
What’s in the Teaser Visual and PV?
The teaser visual features familiar faces and new additions. Alongside main characters:
- 各務原なでしこ (Kagamihara Nadeshiko)
- 志摩リン (Shima Rin)
we also see:
- New first-year students 絵真 (Ema) and メイ (Mei)
- Ena’s pet dog ちくわ (Chikuwa)
- The fluffy Samoyed はんぺん (Hanpen) from Nadeshiko’s favorite video channel
That fluffy texture is often described in Japanese as もふもふ (mofumofu)—an adorable onomatopoeia used for soft, fluffy animals.
The special PV also includes:
- The Motosu High School Outdoor Activities Club members: 千明 (Chiaki), あおい (Aoi), and 恵那 (Ena)
- Nadeshiko’s 幼なじみ (osananajimi), or childhood friend, 綾乃 (Ayano)
The word 幼なじみ is culturally meaningful in Japan. Many anime and manga feature a childhood friend character, often symbolizing deep history and emotional closeness.
Returning and New Staff Members
Following Season 3, which aired in 2024, several key staff members are returning.
The announcement uses the phrase:
「SEASON3」に引き続き、監督を登坂晋が担当。 “Following Season 3, Shin Tosaka will continue as director.”
Here, 引き続き (hikitsuzuki) means “continuing from” or “following,” and 担当 (tantou) means “to be in charge of.”
Main Staff
- 原作 (gensaku, original work): Afro (serialized in Houbunsha’s “COMIC FUZ”)
- 監督 (kantoku, director): 登坂晋 (Shin Tosaka)
- シリーズ構成 (series composition): ピエール杉浦 (Pierre Sugiura)
- キャラクターデザイン (character design): 宇良隆太 (Ryuta Ura)
- 音楽 (music): 立山秋航 (Akiyuki Tateyama)
- 音響監督 (sound director): 高寺たけし (Takeshi Takadera)
- アニメーション制作 (animation production): フリュー・ピクチャーズ (FuRyu Pictures)
Notably, FuRyu Pictures will serve as the main animation studio for the first time. In Japanese, this kind of role is often described using:
フリュー・ピクチャーズがアニメーション制作を務める。 FuRyu Pictures will serve as the animation production studio.
The verb 務める (tsutomeru) is commonly used in formal contexts to mean “to serve as” or “to fulfill a role.”
Theme Songs and Cast
Music continues to be an important part of the series’ calm and reflective atmosphere.
- オープニングテーマ (opening theme): 亜咲花 (Asaka)
- エンディングテーマ (ending theme): 佐々木恵梨 (Eri Sasaki)
- シリーズテーマ (series theme): キミのね (Kimi no Ne)
- 劇伴音楽 (background score): 立山秋航 (Akiyuki Tateyama), who has worked on all previous seasons
Main Cast
- 各務原なでしこ：花守ゆみり (Yumiri Hanamori)
- 志摩リン：東山奈央 (Nao Toyama)
- 大垣千明：原紗友里 (Sayuri Hara)
- 犬山あおい：豊崎愛生 (Aki Toyosaki)
- 斉藤恵那：高橋李依 (Rie Takahashi)
- 土岐綾乃：黒沢ともよ (Tomoyo Kurosawa)
- 瑞浪絵真：指出毬亜 (Maria Sashide)
- 中津川メイ：天野心愛 (Kokona Amano)
- ナレーション：大塚明夫 (Akio Otsuka)
Cultural Context: Why “Yuru Camp” Matters
「ゆるキャン△」 (Yuru Camp△) is a slice-of-life series centered around camping and friendship. The word ゆる (yuru) means “loose” or “relaxed,” reflecting the show’s gentle pacing and calm atmosphere.
The series has become closely associated with Japan’s outdoor camping boom. Rather than high drama, it focuses on small joys—campfires, mountain views, warm meals, and quiet conversations.
That slower storytelling style mirrors how Japanese children are often encouraged to observe seasons, nature, and daily life in detail—an approach that feels very different from many fast-paced Western shows.
Learn Japanese from This Article
Key Vocabulary
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 放送決定 | housou kettei | broadcast confirmed |
| 公開 | koukai | release; make public |
| 引き続き | hikitsuzuki | continuing; following |
| 担当 | tantou | to be in charge of |
| 務める | tsutomeru | to serve as; fulfill a role |
| 幼なじみ | osananajimi | childhood friend |
| もふもふ | mofumofu | fluffy (soft texture) |
Try spotting these words the next time you read anime news in Japanese—you’ll see them everywhere.
Grammar Spotlight
1️⃣ 〜に引き続き — “Following; continuing from”
Structure: Noun + に引き続き
Example from this article:
- 「SEASON3」に引き続き、監督を登坂晋が担当する。 “Following Season 3, Shin Tosaka will serve as director.”
More examples:
昨年に引き続き、イベントが開催されます。 Following last year, the event will be held again.
前回に引き続き、同じメンバーが出演します。 The same members will appear, continuing from last time.
This pattern is extremely common in formal announcements.
2️⃣ 〜が務める — “(Someone) serves as…”
Structure: Person/Company + が + Role + を務める
Example:
フリュー・ピクチャーズがアニメーション制作を務める。 FuRyu Pictures serves as the animation production studio.
彼が司会を務めます。 He will serve as the host.
This verb feels more formal than just saying “する.”
Useful Expression
放送決定！
You’ll see this everywhere in anime, drama, and variety show announcements.
It’s short, powerful, and exciting:
- 新シリーズ放送決定！ New series officially confirmed!
Continue Learning
Working on your reading skills? Our Katakana Essentials: Adapting Global Words to Japanese lesson is a great next step.
You’ll notice words like ティザービジュアル (teaser visual) and アニメーション (animation)—katakana is essential for understanding entertainment news.
Season 4 may still be a year away, but with the teaser visual and PV now public, the quiet lakes, campfires, and もふもふ companions of 「ゆるキャン△」 are already calling fans back outdoors.
これからもよろしくお願いします。 Kore kara mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.