Fans of soothing isekai tales have cause to rejoice: the tranquil, farm-based fantasy Farming Life in Another World is set to return in 2026 with a second anime season. On top of that, the franchise is branching into interactive entertainment with a brand-new browser game.
Story Synopsis
Based on Kinosuke Naito’s light novel series, Farming Life in Another World tells the story of Hiraku Machio, a young man who, after passing away from illness, is granted another chance at life in a peaceful new world.
Armed with a magical farming tool that can become any implement, Hiraku builds a self-sufficient village that gradually welcomes vampires, elves, angels, and beastmen. The first anime season aired in 2023, balancing heartwarming slice-of-life moments with creative world-building. Now, the series is set to grow further with Season 2 and a companion game.
Publication or Announcement Details
- Anime Season 2: Slated for 2026 premiere.
- Announcement date: August 24, 2025.
- Production studio: ZERO-G, with returning staff including Director Ryōichi Kuraya and Character Designer Yoshiko Saitō.
- Promotional materials: New teaser visual and trailer revealed with the announcement.
- New Game: A browser title called Farming Life in Another World: Dreamy Life, now open for pre-registration on LINE. The game will be available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Character / Key Figure Summaries
- Hiraku Machio
The protagonist whose dream of a simple rural life becomes the heart of a growing multicultural community. His magical farming tool makes him the cornerstone of Great Tree Village. - ZERO-G Production Team
The studio and creative staff behind Season 1 return for continuity in storytelling and art. Their experience with slice-of-life and fantasy anime ensures the same warm yet lively atmosphere will carry over into Season 2.
Did You Know?
- The story began as a web novel in 2016 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō before being published by Enterbrain in 2017.
- As of 2025, the light novels total 18 volumes, with a 14-volume manga adaptation also ongoing.
- The first anime season aired from January to March 2023, streamed internationally with licensing by Sentai Filmworks.
- The new browser game Dreamy Life is the franchise’s first step into gaming, letting fans experience farming and village life directly.
With both a new season and a game on the horizon, Farming Life in Another World is set to cultivate even more fans in 2026.
