Nezumi-kun no Chokki (TV) April 4, 2026. the studio, ongoing run, fantasy. The short version: this is one of the few spring entries where the trailer made me want to reread the source.
The hook
Nezumi-kun no Chokki (TV) returns this season; the opener is the entry point. Whether you've read ahead or you're going in blind, the early pacing makes both paths work. Don't read too far before episode three — the adaptation pulls a structural trick that's better fresh.
The hands on it
The team is the studio, and the choice matters: their last few shows have been the ones critics quietly recommend after they're done public-rating the loud titles.
Where to catch it
Saturdays at 09:30 (JST). Ongoing run, episode count TBC. Same-day simulcast windows are on the usual Western streamers — check your local Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, or Hulu listing for the timed slot.
Should you actually watch
Score's still developing on MAL — premieres without a long ratings tail can be the most interesting reads of the season. Worth your time before the discourse catches up. Add it to the rotation. It's not the loudest pick of the season; that's exactly what makes it a worthwhile one.