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Otaku Elf
Otaku Elf (Japanese: 江戸前エルフ, Hepburn: Edomae Erufu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akihiko Higuchi. It began serialization in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine Edge in June 2019. After the magazine ended publication, the series was moved to the Comic Days website in December 2023. Its chapters have been collected in 12 tankōbon volumes as of October 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by C2C aired from April to June 2023.
Sixteen-year-old Koito Koganei has recently become a miko at the Takamimi Shrine, and thus the caretaker of the shrine's living "deity", a beautiful ageless elf by the name of Elda. However, Elda is a shut-in who greatly fears going beyond the boundaries of the shrine ever since a boy accidentally taunted her about her ears 60 years ago. As a result, Koito tries to get Elda out of her self-made shell and enjoy life in the larger world, with somewhat mixed success.
Written and illustrated by Akihiko Higuchi, Otaku Elf began serialization in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine Edge on June 17, 2019. After the magazine ended publication on October 18, 2023, the series was transferred to the Comic Days website starting on December 20. As of October 2025, 12 tankōbon volumes have been published. In North America, Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the series in print and digital formats.
An anime television series adaptation was announced in June 2022. It was produced by C2C and directed by Takebumi Anzai, with scripts written by Shōgo Yasukawa, character designs handled by Takeshi Oda, who also serves as chief animation director, and music composed by Akito Matsuda. The series aired from April 8 to June 24, 2023, on the Animeism programming block on MBS and other affiliates. The opening theme, "Kien Romance" (奇縁ロマンス), was performed by Nanawo Akari, while the ending theme, "Odoru Hikari" (おどる ひかり), was performed by Cody Lee. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series, and they streamed it on Hidive. Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific and they streamed on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.
Alex Henderson of Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode, stating that the series understands the importance of having "endearing character dynamics and deeper themes", with Elda not only loving gaming, but has a "deep sense of care for the community" she cares for, and described it as a supernatural comedy with silliness grounded in characters that are not "one-off jokes", without any fan service.
Burkeley Hermann of Pop Culture Maniacs appreciated the "slice-of-life nature" of the anime, stating how that "makes it different from magic-themed series such as Healer Girl and Management of a Novice Alchemist."
Otaku Elf
Otaku Elf (Japanese: 江戸前エルフ, Hepburn: Edomae Erufu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akihiko Higuchi. It began serialization in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine Edge in June 2019. After the magazine ended publication, the series was moved to the Comic Days website in December 2023. Its chapters have been collected in 12 tankōbon volumes as of October 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by C2C aired from April to June 2023.
Sixteen-year-old Koito Koganei has recently become a miko at the Takamimi Shrine, and thus the caretaker of the shrine's living "deity", a beautiful ageless elf by the name of Elda. However, Elda is a shut-in who greatly fears going beyond the boundaries of the shrine ever since a boy accidentally taunted her about her ears 60 years ago. As a result, Koito tries to get Elda out of her self-made shell and enjoy life in the larger world, with somewhat mixed success.
Written and illustrated by Akihiko Higuchi, Otaku Elf began serialization in Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine Edge on June 17, 2019. After the magazine ended publication on October 18, 2023, the series was transferred to the Comic Days website starting on December 20. As of October 2025, 12 tankōbon volumes have been published. In North America, Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the series in print and digital formats.
An anime television series adaptation was announced in June 2022. It was produced by C2C and directed by Takebumi Anzai, with scripts written by Shōgo Yasukawa, character designs handled by Takeshi Oda, who also serves as chief animation director, and music composed by Akito Matsuda. The series aired from April 8 to June 24, 2023, on the Animeism programming block on MBS and other affiliates. The opening theme, "Kien Romance" (奇縁ロマンス), was performed by Nanawo Akari, while the ending theme, "Odoru Hikari" (おどる ひかり), was performed by Cody Lee. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series, and they streamed it on Hidive. Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific and they streamed on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.
Alex Henderson of Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode, stating that the series understands the importance of having "endearing character dynamics and deeper themes", with Elda not only loving gaming, but has a "deep sense of care for the community" she cares for, and described it as a supernatural comedy with silliness grounded in characters that are not "one-off jokes", without any fan service.
Burkeley Hermann of Pop Culture Maniacs appreciated the "slice-of-life nature" of the anime, stating how that "makes it different from magic-themed series such as Healer Girl and Management of a Novice Alchemist."