The Expected Return: "Farming Life in Another World" Gets a Second Season
The news fans have been waiting for is here: the second season of the anime "Farming Life in Another World" (Isekai Nonbiri Nōka) is scheduled to premiere in 2026. The confirmation, announced by Pony Canyon with a new teaser visual and PV, promises to bring back Hiraku and his friends for more farming adventures in another world. The return of the main cast and most of the production team from Zero-G ensures that fans can expect a faithful, high-quality continuation of the first season, which premiered in 2023. The anticipation is high, and the community is eagerly awaiting the return of this relaxing isekai fantasy.
Expansion to Games: "Farming Life in Another World: Dreamy Life"
In addition to the anime's second season announcement, Pony Canyon also revealed that a game based on the franchise is in development. Titled “Farming Life in Another World: Dreamy Life,” this will be a browser game available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. The game will be free with in-app purchases, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The Author Expresses Gratitude and Expectations
The original author, Kinosuke Naito, shared a message of thanks for the support that has led to this second season. Acknowledging that he was simply "sitting there with his mouth open" at this unexpected success, he expressed his gratitude to both the fans and the production team. He also mentioned that while there will be some differences due to the distinct forms of expression between the novel and the anime, he trusts that viewers will enjoy the new season with an open mind.
A Summary of the World and its Anime Adaptation
"Farming Life in Another World" tells the story of Hiraku, a man who dies from an illness but is revived by God and sent to a fantasy world with a versatile farming tool. In this new world, he uses his previous knowledge to live a second life dedicated to agriculture. The anime adapts the original novels by Kinosuke Naito, with illustrations by Yasumo, and features direction by Ryōichi Kuraya (Tsugumomo) and character design by Yoshiko Saitō (Assassins Pride). The success of the first season, which sold over 5.7 million copies of the novels, has paved the way for this second season and its game adaptation, further solidifying the popularity of this "slow-life farming fantasy."
