Series synopsis
Otaku Elf, also known as 江戸前エルフ is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MBS on April 8, 2023. It ended on June 24, 2023. It stars Yuka Ozaki, Ami Koshimizu, Haruka Aikawa and Hitomi Sekine.
Koito Koganei works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of its resident: a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside! Line up your offerings for the otaku elf—some energy drinks, chips and video games will do nicely—and watch her new friends scramble to keep up!
Premise
Koito Koganei works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of its resident: a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside! Line up your offerings for the otaku elf—some energy drinks, chips and video games will do nicely—and watch her new friends scramble to keep up!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuka Ozaki as Koito Koganei (voice)
- Ami Koshimizu as Elda (voice)
- Haruka Aikawa as Koma Sakuraba (voice)
- Hitomi Sekine as Koyuzu Koganei (voice)
- Teru Ikuta as Himawari Kohinata (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Yord (voice)
- Kana Ichinose as Isuzu Koimari (voice)
- Mamiko Noto as Haira (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | April 8, 2023 | June 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Elf of Tokyo The lazy elven “goddess” of Takamimi Shrine frustrates Koito to no end. Elda may be an airhead who cares more about video games than duty, but she’s got a good heart. |
April 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Let's Go to Monja Street Elda has been a collector for centuries. Unfortunately, one thing never changes: luck is a cruel mistress. |
April 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
The New Priestess and the Ritual of Succession Koito and Elda may have their differences, but they have at least one thing in common: a hankering for SNACKS! |
April 22, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |