Is Kanakana coming back?

Kanakana ended on June 30, 2022, after its single season on NHK. The series concluded its story with 28 episodes, and there are no upcoming episodes scheduled.

Kanakana was a drama series that aired in 2022. It followed the story of Masa, a former yankee who now runs a small izakaya near the sea, and Kanaka, a young girl with a mysterious ability to read people's hearts. The show explored their unlikely alliance after Kanaka, fleeing from suspicious adults and her uncle's gambling schemes, sought Masa's help. The narrative depicted their journey as they tried to escape the dangerous circumstances surrounding Kanaka, raising questions about trust, kindness, and the bonds formed amidst adversity.

The cast included Gordon Maeda as Higurashi Masanao, Kato Yuzuna as Kanakana, and Sei Shiraishi as Sawa.