Production has been greenlit for the fifth theatrical installment of “Delicious School Lunches,” starring Hayato Ichihara, which is set to be released nationwide in 2027. Set in Okinawa—the setting for the TV drama “Season 4,” which will air starting in October 2026—the film will depict a “tropical culinary showdown” between Amari and his rival, Ren. To mark the production announcement, a special teaser trailer has also been released.

The second collaboration between the TV drama “Delicious School Lunches Season 4” and Iwatsuka Confectionery’s “Kinako Mochi” has been announced. A “Pineapple-Flavored Kinako Mochi,” inspired by the show’s setting in Okinawa, will be available for a limited time, and “Kinako Mochi” will also be released in limited-edition collaboration packaging. From October 1 to December 20, 2026, a campaign will be held where customers who submit receipts for eligible products via LINE will have a chance to win prizes—including a script autographed by Hayato Ichihara—with a total of 235 winners.