Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!—an upcoming TV anime based on the reverse isekai fantasy light novel series—has published an updated piece of key art with a different seasonal variation. Dubbed the “Cherry Blossom version,” the new version (below) depicts Ms. Elf and her friends enjoying a spring day rather than the autumn one from the earlier piece.Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! will broadcast in Japan as part of the Tokyo Broadcasting System’s “Animeism” programming block beginning on January 10, 2025. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the winter 2025 anime simulcast lineup.
The original Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! light novels are written by Makishima Suzuki, illustrated by Yappen and published in Japan by Hobby Japan under their HJ Novels imprint. J-Novel Club also publishes an English language version of the light novels and the manga adaptation with artwork by Shimo Aono. Toru Kitahata directs the TV anime at animation studio ZERO-G. Aya Yoshinaga provides the series composition, and Madoka Hiyama provides the character designs and acts as chief animation director.
Crunchyroll describes Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!:
Ms. Elf is intrigued by Japanese culture?!
Working adult Kitase Kazuhiro’s hobby is sleeping. Ever since he was a child, he’s had exciting adventures in the mysterious other world he dreams about. One day, while exploring ancient ruins with an elf girl he befriended, he is unfortunately burned by the breath of a magic dragon he encounters.
When he awakens from his dream, an elf girl who shouldn’t be in his room is sleeping next to him…
Source: Official Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! TV anime home page
