Slot July 5, 2026: Let's Go Kaiki-gumi from C-Station starts up. 12 eps, source is web manga — what to know before episode one.
Quick answer
Let's Go Kaiki-gumi premieres on July 5, 2026 from C-Station, with 12 episodes scheduled, with streaming partners to be confirmed. The show adapts a web manga and sits in the comedy register corner of the Summer 2026 slate.
The pitch
The story of Let's Go Kaiki-gumi follows a nameless protagonist who is six times more vulnerable to spiritual phenomena than the average human being. One day, the protagonist encounters Mechako, a mysterious girl who runs the Kaiki-gumi, an organization that polices the behavior of the ghosts and monsters that threaten human beings, and he somehow gets roped into helping the Kaiki-gumi re-establish itself, resulting in all sorts of strange events and spooky shenanigans.
The team
C-Station handles animation.
Director: Hirata, Yutaka.
Series composition / script: Itou, Mutsumi.
Character design: Yamashita, Yoshimitsu.
Music: Yoshida, Kouhei.
Production committee involves TBS, Half H.P Studio.
Source notes
Source format: Web manga.
web manga adaptations tend to start scrappier than print runs — keep an eye on production density after episode three.
Japanese title: レッツゴー怪奇組.
Themes the show foregrounds: School.
Calendar slot
Premiere: July 5, 2026.
Broadcast slot: Sundays at 16:30 (JST).
Episode count: 12.
Episode duration: Unknown.
International streaming partners haven't been firmed up yet at time of writing.
Where it sits going in
Members tracking the show on MAL: 1,745.
Popularity rank: #13183.
Looking for context? See the full Best Summer 2026 anime ranking and what to watch this Summer 2026 primer.
What to expect
If you're someone who slots comedy register shows on principle, Let's Go Kaiki-gumi is an automatic add to the first-three-episode try-list. If the web manga resonates with you, that doubles the case.
What to watch for in week one: animation density of episode one (premieres usually peak there — does episode two hold?), how the C-Station team handles the first big set piece, and whether the OP/ED give the show a sonic identity beyond the source's existing fan signaling.
Slot it for the first three episodes. If the production's holding by week three, you've got a season-runner.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Let's Go Kaiki-gumi premiere?
A: Let's Go Kaiki-gumi premieres on July 5, 2026. It broadcasts on Sundays at 16:30 (JST).
Q: Where can I watch Let's Go Kaiki-gumi?
A: Streaming partners for Let's Go Kaiki-gumi haven't been confirmed publicly yet. SenpaiRanks updates this page as platforms announce.
Q: Is Let's Go Kaiki-gumi based on a manga or light novel?
A: Let's Go Kaiki-gumi adapts a web manga. web manga adaptations tend to start scrappier than print runs — keep an eye on production density after episode three.
Q: How many episodes does Let's Go Kaiki-gumi have?
A: Let's Go Kaiki-gumi is scheduled for 12 episodes.
Q: Who is producing Let's Go Kaiki-gumi?
A: C-Station handles animation production. Director: Hirata, Yutaka. Series composition: Itou, Mutsumi. Character design: Yamashita, Yoshimitsu.