Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

“The first episode of Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again is set to air on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 11:30 pm JST. The show will first be shown on AT-X and then on Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, BS11, and Aomori Broadcasting. For those who prefer to stream the show, it will be available on platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, and ABEMA around 30 minutes after its television broadcast.”

The anime will be based on Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru, a Japanese manga series written by Kagiri Araido. The series, which first appeared on the author’s Twitter and Pixiv accounts in October 2019, was later published in Media Factory’s Monthly Comic Alunna magazine in July 2022.

Please note: This article includes spoilers for the movie Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again.

When Does “Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again”Episode 1 Air?

The Saito family as seen in Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again episode 1 preview (Image via Gekko)

Episode 1 of Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again will make its debut on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST as part of the spring 2024 anime release season. The release date and time for each major time zone are as follows:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	7:30 am
Central Daylight Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	9:30 am
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	10:30 am
British Summer Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	3:30 pm
Central European Summer Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	4:30 pm
India Standard Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	8:00 pm
Philippine Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	10:30 pm
Japan Standard Time	Sunday	April 7, 2024	11:30 pm
Australian Central Time	Monday	April 8, 2024	12:00 am

Anticipated Changes in Grandpa and Grandma’s Behavior (speculative)

Ine and Shozo in Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again episode 1 preview (Image via Gekko)

“The premiere episode of Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again will introduce viewers to Shozo and Ine, an elderly couple living a peaceful life in Aomori Prefecture. Despite their lack of wealth, they lead simple lives. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when they miraculously become youthful again, as hinted by the title.”

The anime is anticipated to have a blend of wholesomeness and humor, as the strange transformation of the main characters and the reactions of those around them are key elements. Due to the relatively brief length of each manga chapter, it is likely that multiple issues will be incorporated into one episode for viewers to enjoy.

More Fun Facts about Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again

The cast of voice actors for the anime series will include Shinichiro Miki as Shozo, Mamiko Noto as Ine, Shiori Mikami as Mino, Nao Toyama as Shiori, Junta Terashima as Shota, Kazuyuki Okitsu as Yoshiaki, and Tomo Sakurai as Kaede.

Ine in Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again episode 1 preview (Image via Gekko)

Gekko is the producer of Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, which is directed by Masayoshi Nishida. The series composition is overseen by Yukie Sugawara, while Tomoki Hasegawa is responsible for the music.

Nagisa Takahashi is the designer of the characters, with Maho Tanabe and Yuji Hamada handling the sub-character design. Additional responsibilities include Chika Ishida for art direction, Azusa Sasaki for color design, Atsushi Tamura for photography direction, and Nobuyuki Abe for sound. Editing is overseen by Keisuke Yanagi, while Junichiro Suzuki is responsible for sound effects. Minoru Hirata supervises the animation production.

The anime Kimi ga Ojiichan Atashi ga Obaachan will feature Koresawa performing the opening theme, and Mamiko Noto and Shinichiro Miki leading the ending theme titled Soitoge YO-YO!!.