Slot July 1, 2026: Reiwa no Dara-san from Asahi Production starts up. 12 eps, source is web manga — what to know before episode one.
Quick answer
Reiwa no Dara-san premieres on July 1, 2026 from Asahi Production, 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 setup
Clouds blacken the sky and sheets of rain turn the mountain forest into a treacherous maze... A landslide crushes a razor wire fence, and buries a "NO TRESPASSING" sign... Two young siblings wander into a dark world where they do not belong, and a long, horrid shadow rears up to meet them—Anyway, so that's how we met Dara-san! She might look kinda scary, but just wait until you get to know her!
"Look, I'm a god of misfortune, okay!? Aren't you kids gonna freak out about my grotesque visage!?"
The team
Asahi Production handles animation.
Director: Suzuki, Masato.
Series composition / script: Kimura, Noboru.
Character design: Kikuta, Kouichi.
Music: Kuwahara, Kazuki.
Production committee involves Lantis, Kadokawa, INSPION Edge.
The IP context
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: 令和のダラさん.
Calendar slot
Premiere: July 1, 2026.
Episode count: 12.
Episode duration: Unknown.
International streaming partners haven't been firmed up yet at time of writing.
What the early numbers say
Members tracking the show on MAL: 3,024.
Popularity rank: #11297.
Looking for context? See the full Best Summer 2026 anime ranking and what to watch this Summer 2026 primer.
The call
If you're someone who slots comedy register shows on principle, Reiwa no Dara-san 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 Asahi Production 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 Reiwa no Dara-san premiere?
A: Reiwa no Dara-san premieres on July 1, 2026. Broadcast slot to be confirmed.
Q: Where can I watch Reiwa no Dara-san?
A: Streaming partners for Reiwa no Dara-san haven't been confirmed publicly yet. SenpaiRanks updates this page as platforms announce.
Q: Is Reiwa no Dara-san based on a manga or light novel?
A: Reiwa no Dara-san 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 Reiwa no Dara-san have?
A: Reiwa no Dara-san is scheduled for 12 episodes.
Q: Who is producing Reiwa no Dara-san?
A: Asahi Production handles animation production. Director: Suzuki, Masato. Series composition: Kimura, Noboru. Character design: Kikuta, Kouichi.