The Tachibana family returns in a series of short episodes that bring previously unanimated manga chapters to the screen for the first time. Set in the modest Tachibana household, likely still in the Tokyo suburb of Tanashi, the stories focus on the everyday comedy of family life. The mother, a frugal and clumsy housewife who takes pride in her home despite her mishaps, finds her skills tested when she leaves Mikan in charge of dinner. The father, a taciturn salaryman who enjoys beer and baseball, goes for a jog, while their daughter Mikan, an easy-going high schooler with a romantic streak, attempts to make a handmade hamburger steak. Her younger brother Yuzuhiko, a studious and logical junior high student, becomes attached to a simple mechanical pencil.

Produced for the original manga's 30th anniversary, the episodes are small, self-contained vignettes that find humor in mundane situations. The initial five-episode run includes stories about Yuzuhiko's pencil, Mikan's cooking attempt, the father jogging, a sleepy drive, and a student ID photo. A subsequent set of episodes continues this format, adapting other overlooked chapters such as the Akaniku Melon story. The family dynamics remain the central focus, with each member's distinct personality clashing and harmonizing in equal measure. There is no overarching plot or high stakes, only the gentle, relatable chaos of a family being itself, from a mother’s thrifty schemes to a son’s quiet observations and a daughter’s earnest but often flawed efforts. The episodes are brief, each lasting approximately ten minutes, and capture the essence of the long-running franchise through small, character-driven moments.