The light novel “Welcome to Japan, Elf-san.” will be made into an anime!

It has been decided that the light novel “Welcome to Japan, Elf-san” by Makishima Suzuki will be made into a TV anime.

“Welcome to Japan, Elf-san” is based on the original story by Makishima Suzuki, about Kazuhiro, a young man who has the mysterious ability to travel to other worlds in his dreams, and an elf girl who comes to modern Japan due to a certain event. This is a hybrid romantic comedy fantasy that mixes everyday slow life and otherworldly action, as Marie travels between different worlds, enjoying Japanese scenery and delicious food while fighting monsters and conquering dungeons.

This time, it was announced that “Welcome to Japan, Elf-san.” will be made into a TV anime, and at the same time, a teaser visual and teaser PV were released. The staff has also been announced: Toru Kitahata will be the director, Aya Yoshinaga will be in charge of the series composition and script, Maru Hirayama will be the character designer and chief animation director, and Zero G will be in charge of the animation production.

Additionally, character and cast information for the TV anime “Welcome to Japan, Elf-san” was also released.
Yusuke Kobayashi will play Kazuhiro Kitase/Kazuhiro, an office worker who has the mysterious ability to travel to other worlds, and Kaede Hondo will play Marie, an elf spirit magician who comes to modern Japan from another world due to a certain event.

Congratulatory comments have also arrived from the original author Makishima Suzuki, character designer Yappen, and manga artist Aonoshita.

Teaser PV

Character visuals, cast information, cast comments released
Kazuhiro Kitase / Kazuhiho CV. Yusuke Kobayashi

A 25-year-old, very serious and ordinary office worker. Ever since he was a child, he has had the mysterious ability to go back and forth between dreams and the real world. In his dream world, he takes the form of a boy, calls himself “Kazhiho,” and spends his days going on adventures with his bento. He spares no effort in ensuring a comfortable sleep.

<Comment from Yusuke Kobayashi>

Q. Impressions of this work/charm of the characters played

Elf Marie is summoned to Japan in a different world! Through her eyes, this work reminds us of how wonderful the scenery and culture that we take for granted are. Kazuhiro (Kazuhiro) is a young man who attends Marie in Japan and enjoys an adventurous life in another world, both during sleep and off! I hope to enjoy portraying his life, so please look forward to the broadcast!
*Original Mama

Marie CV. Kaede Hondo

An elf girl that Kazuhiho met in the dream world. She is an inquisitive and studious spirit magician who becomes fascinated with the food and culture of modern Japan as a result of Kazuhiho’s ability to cross the world. Her real name is Mariabelle.

<Comment from Kaede Hondo>
Q. Impressions of this work/charm of the characters played

When I read this work, I felt it was very warm and made me love Japan even more! I’m also hungry! ! Kazuhiho is strong but gentle and soothing, and Marie is cute and greedy. You will be healed by the exquisite relationship that only two people can have. Marie was invited to Japan due to her mysterious connection, and is excited about her first trip to Japan. That look is really cute. We will do our best to express Marie’s cuteness and solidity in her voice! Thank you.
*Original Mama

Congratulatory comments have arrived from the original work: Makishima Suzuki-sensei, character designer: Yappen-sensei, and manga artist: Aonoshita-sensei.
Manga: Aonoshita Sensei

Welcome to Japan, Mr. Elf. Congratulations on the anime.
I’ve worked hard as the person in charge of the original drawings, but I think the reason we’ve gotten to this point is because of the efforts of Makishima-sensei, who did the original work, and Aonoshita-sensei, who was in charge of the comic adaptation.
I have been involved with this work for a long time since I was in charge of illustrating light novels.
I think that’s why this is the work with the most dramatic variations in the design.
So, when reading light novels, it might be interesting to read those parts as well.
I’m looking forward to seeing the heart-warming life of Kazu-kun and Marie in the anime, as well as the people surrounding them as if watching over them.

Manga: Aonoshita Sensei

I’m Aonoshita, in charge of comicalization.
Congratulations on this anime!
I can’t wait to see the adventures and everyday life of Marie and Kazuhiho.
Get ready to spit sugar! Oh!
*Original Mama

[Work information]
■TV anime “Welcome to Japan, Elf-san.”

<Introduction>
Is the elf very interested in Japanese culture?
Working man Kazuhiro Kitase’s hobby is sleeping.
Ever since he was a child, he has been having exciting adventures in a mysterious other world that he always dreams about.
One day, while exploring ancient ruins with an elf girl he befriended, he unfortunately ran into a magical dragon and was burned by its breath.

When I woke up from my dream, an elf girl who wasn’t supposed to be in the room was sleeping next to me…

<Staff>
Original work: Makishima Suzuki (HJ Novels/Hobby Japan)
Character draft: Yappen
Manga: Aonoshita (HJ Comics/Comic Fire serialization)
Director: Toru Kitahata
Series composition/screenplay: Aya Yoshinaga
Character design/chief animation director: En Hirayama
Animation production: Zerogy

<Cast>
Kazuhiro Kitase/Kazuhiro: Yusuke Kobayashi
Marie: Kaede Hondo

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Official website: https://welcome-elfsan.com