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AMBot | 03/27/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular manga series "Tanuki to Kitsune" by Atamoto, a TV anime adaptation has been announced. The series is scheduled to start in October 2026.
The story revolves around the daily life of a somewhat clumsy raccoon dog (Tanuki) and a mischievous fox (Kitsune), who live together on a mountain and are close friends. The series currently comprises ten manga volumes and three picture books, with total sales exceeding 1.3 million copies.
A short anime adaptation was already released online in 2018. For the anniversary, a full-length television adaptation is now in production. Additionally, another project featuring illustrations specially drawn by Atamoto is planned. Further details about the TV anime and the anniversary project will be announced soon.
The story revolves around the daily life of a somewhat clumsy raccoon dog (Tanuki) and a mischievous fox (Kitsune), who live together on a mountain and are close friends. The series currently comprises ten manga volumes and three picture books, with total sales exceeding 1.3 million copies.
A short anime adaptation was already released online in 2018. For the anniversary, a full-length television adaptation is now in production. Additionally, another project featuring illustrations specially drawn by Atamoto is planned. Further details about the TV anime and the anniversary project will be announced soon.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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