Imagine Infos Inc. First cast announcement, key visual, and teaser video for the TV anime “Elf Living in Kanagawa” have been released! The official website has also been launched!

[IMAGICA INFO Inc.] First cast announcement, key visual, and teaser video for the TV anime “Elf Living in Kanagawa” have been released! The official website has also launched! ​
IMAGICA INFOS Inc. Press release: September 18, 2025 To Members of the Press The first cast announcement, key visual, and teaser video for the TV anime “#ElfLivingInKanagawa” have been released! The official website has also launched! The role of the Yokohama elf will be played by Kobayashi Chiaki, a native of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the role of the Kawasaki human will be played by Hayashi Isamu, a native of Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture!
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The original anime key visual by Yoroida-sensei is now revealed! We are pleased to announce new information about the TV anime “#Elf Living in Kanagawa” (original story by Yoroida, published by Comic ELMO/Micro Magazine), which is currently being produced as a joint project between Imagica Infos Inc. (headquarters: Tokyo; President and CEO: Kiya Maeda), Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshinari Kitajima), and Television Kanagawa Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Norikazu Kumagai). ・First cast announcement ・Key visual released ・First teaser video (teaser PV) released ・Official website launched First cast announcement & comments have arrived!> #Yokohama Elf CV: Kobayashi Chiaki An elf who has been living in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture since the Elven Forest in another world was burned down. Although he is a slim elf with a high level of self-esteem, typical of his race, he seems embarrassed that he still receives money from his uncle. He also tends to act like he’s the leader of Kanagawa Prefecture. Comments here↓
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7785/1568/7785-1568-047b5c7a6737022b99288338e712db20-2160×1200.jpg #KawasakiHuman CV: Hayashi Isamu A normal young man living in Kawasaki. However, he is related to the elves by blood. He is constantly worried about things, such as the elves dissing Kawasaki and trying to kill him, and his job is difficult. Comments here↓
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7785/1568/7785-1568-779ce036e59d747228a6ec67126e7339-2160×1200.jpg Please stay tuned for further information on the cast. The teaser video, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of the Yokohama elf (voiced by Kobayashi Chiaki) and the Kawasaki human (voiced by Hayashi Isamu), has been released for the first time!
YouTube→https://youtu.be/2DvccSe4nA4 TikTok
→https://www.tiktok.com/@tvk.tiktok.official/video/7550982329347460360 ＜TV anime official website now open! ＞ https://animationid.com/kanael ■Synopsis The elves, whose forest homes were once burned down, once lived in Kanagawa. Kanagawa Prefecture is located directly below Tokyo. Yokohama, Yokosuka, Chigasaki, Sagamihara… Elves live ordinary lives in various places, but not in hiding. This modern fantasy comedy centers around the “Yokohama Elf” and the “Kawasaki People” who can’t help but feel compelled to leave him alone, and weaves together the “elves living in Kanagawa Prefecture” who have become completely accustomed to modern Japan! ■Broadcast information ・Broadcast date: December 2025 *Broadcast start date and time undecided Broadcasting Station: Broadcast on tvk Television Kanagawa’s information program “Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide” (abbreviated as Nekohita) *As this is broadcast in the “three-station network slot,” it can also be viewed on Chiba TV and Teletama. ■Original Information “#ElfLivingInKanagawa” Original work: Yoroida (Comic ELMO/Micro Magazine) Volumes 1 through 5 are currently on sale!
https://comicelmo.jp/detail/kanael/ ■Official SNS Drama/Anime Official X: @kanael_tvk YouTube： TikTok： ■What is “Light Anime (R)” DNP developed a new workflow that significantly reduces the time and cost required for animation production compared to traditional animation production methods. It began offering the service in August 2022, primarily to publishers of manga originals and companies with character and other content. The term “service” was coined to reflect the desire to provide anime at a lower cost and in a timely manner in response to consumer needs for a more casual, fast, and diverse selection of anime. DNP signed an MOU with our company in December 2023 and is promoting our light animation business. *When using images, please include the following copyright notice. Original work: (C)2025 Yoroida (C)2025 MICRO MAGAZINE, INC. Light animation: (C) Yoroida/Micro Magazine/Anime “#Kanael” Production Committee