ABEMA, the 'New Future TV,' will launch the 'Daily Life & Youth Anime Free Weekend Festival' starting Friday, June 5, 2026, featuring free marathon broadcasts of six selected slice-of-life and youth anime series.

This project curates a selection of heartwarming titles, ranging from humorous comedies depicting everyday life to stories of youth and friendship. The marathon broadcasts will take place every weekend from June 5 to June 21, 2026, with all episodes available for free.

The lineup includes six titles: 'Nichijou,' known for its unique humor; the 'Is the Order a Rabbit?' series, set in the Rabbit House cafe; 'Hyouka,' a bittersweet school mystery; 'Engaged to the Unidentified,' a family-oriented romantic comedy; 'Otaku Elf (Edomae Elf),' depicting the bond between an immortal elf and a shrine maiden; and 'A Place Further than the Universe,' a youth road movie about girls heading to Antarctica. All episodes will remain free for one week following the broadcast (two weeks for selected titles).

Festival Schedule and Details

▼ 'Nichijou' (All 26 Episodes) - #1–13: June 5 (Fri) 1:30 PM– - #14–26: June 12 (Fri) 1:30 PM– URL: https://abema.tv/channels/dailylife-anime/slots/FBnmYr1siarscs *Available free for 2 weeks after broadcast.

▼ 'Is the Order a Rabbit?' Series - Season 1: June 5 (Fri) 8:00 PM / 2:00 AM, June 6 (Sat) 2:00 PM - Season 2: June 12 (Fri) 8:00 PM, June 13 (Sat) 2:00 PM - Season 3 (BLOOM): June 19 (Fri) 8:00 PM, June 20 (Sat) 2:00 PM *Available free for 1 week after broadcast.

▼ 'Engaged to the Unidentified' (All 12 Episodes) - June 7 (Sun) 8:00 PM / 2:00 AM, June 8 (Mon) 2:00 PM *Available free for 1 week after broadcast.

▼ 'Hyouka' (All 22 Episodes) - June 14 (Sun) 8:00 PM– *Available free for 2 weeks after broadcast.

▼ 'Otaku Elf (Edomae Elf)' (All 12 Episodes) - June 20 (Sat) 8:00 PM, June 21 (Sun) 8:00 AM / 2:00 PM *Available free for 1 week after broadcast.

▼ 'A Place Further than the Universe' (All 13 Episodes) Broadcast details pending.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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