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Hokago Kitaku Biyori TV Anime Announced for April 2027 on Nippon TV
Naoki, nicknamed “Chokki-chan” for always wanting to go straight home, is coming to animation. Mai Matsuda’s homegoing-club romantic comedy airs next spring.
animecca editorsUpdated October 24, 2026
The joys of heading straight home are becoming an anime! The official site announced October 7 that Mai Matsuda’s manga *Hokago Kitaku Biyori* is getting a TV anime airing on Nippon TV from April 2027.
A Teaser Visual of Chokki-chan
The announcement included a teaser visual of Naoki Sato, known as “Chokki-chan.” She appears to be waiting for someone at the school gate, and the official site invites viewers to notice the tail visible behind her.
Matsuda also sent a celebratory illustration. A follow-and-repost giveaway is underway on the anime’s official X account.
Manga Action’s Homegoing-Club Romantic Comedy
The manga is serialized in Futabasha’s *Manga Action* and *Web Action*, with volumes 1–7 available. Cast information will follow.
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