Anime Adaptation Announcement: A Visual Feast Is Coming
Following the success of the manga, "The Food Diary of Miss Maid" (Maid-san wa Taberu Dake) is being adapted into an anime set to debut in 2026. This announcement, made by Happinet, has been met with great anticipation from the otaku community and fans of slice-of-life stories.
The series will follow Suzume Tachibana, an English maid who finds herself stranded in Japan for a year due to unexpected circumstances. During her stay, she explores the country's rich food culture, from sweets like taiyaki and melon bread to savory dishes like takoyaki and onigiri.
The Team Behind the Adaptation: Proven Talent
The anime's production is in the hands of a team of seasoned professionals. Ryosuke Senbo (Yo-kai Watch!) will direct the series alongside EMT Squared and Magic Bus.
The script will be overseen by Natsuko Takahashi (Anne Shirley, Love and Lies) and Saeka Fujimoto (Alice or Alice, The Highschool Life of a Fudanshi), promising a well-structured and emotional narrative. Chiaki Abe will handle character design, while Katsutoshi Kitagawa (ROUND TABLE), with his experience on works like Buddy Daddies and Chobits, will compose the music, ensuring a memorable soundtrack to complement the culinary and daily life scenes.
Kana Ichinose Gives Life to Suzume Tachibana: The Perfect Voice for the Role
The casting of Kana Ichinose to voice Suzume Tachibana is considered a perfect choice by fans. The actress, known for her role as Suletta Mercury in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, expressed her excitement about taking on the new part.
Ichinose highlighted how Suzume's calm daily life and adorable reactions to food captivated her from the start. She has promised to do her best to capture the character's essence and convey the peaceful and joyful spirit of her everyday life. Her voice is sure to add an extra layer of charm to the anime.
Anticipation and First Look: A Delicious Teaser
Along with the announcement, a special teaser visual and PV have been released, showing Suzume sitting on a bench and enjoying a taiyaki. These initial glimpses have generated significant buzz among fans, who are eagerly waiting to see the full anime.
The original author, Susumu Maeya, also shared a commemorative illustration and expressed gratitude for the support he has received. The official announcement suggests that the animation will highlight the "cuteness" of the characters in ways that couldn't be fully expressed in the original manga.
