Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf Anime Teaser, Visual & Cast Revealed | December 2025 Premiere
Yoroida’s manga Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf receives an anime adaptation premiering December 2025. Teaser trailer, key visual, and main cast featuring Chiaki Kobayashi & Yu Hayashi revealed.
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Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf Light Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Key Visual, and Main Cast
The upcoming light anime adaptation of Yoroida’s fantasy slice-of-life manga Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf (“Elves Living in Kanagawa”) has officially unveiled its first teaser trailer and a key visual. Fans also got their first listen to the voices of the main characters, bringing new excitement to the series’ December 2025 premiere.
Teaser Trailer and Key Visual
The teaser introduces the anime’s two lead characters for the first time:
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Yokohama Elf, voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi (The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague).
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Kawasaki Human, voiced by Yu Hayashi (You and Idol Precure♪).
The newly released key visual was specially drawn by manga creator Yoroida, highlighting the warm, everyday atmosphere of elves adapting to life in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Cast Comments
Chiaki Kobayashi (Yokohama Elf):
“Since I’m originally from Yokohama, it felt special to voice this role. The entire cast and staff being from Kanagawa made the recording sessions unique—we couldn’t stop talking about Kanagawa during breaks! I think audiences everywhere will enjoy the natural, lively conversations between Elf and Kawasaki.”
Yu Hayashi (Kawasaki Human):
“This is my first time being cast as an ‘ordinary young man.’ I kept my performance grounded and unembellished to capture that normal vibe. Recording alongside elves while keeping a slice-of-life tone was both fun and refreshing.”
Story Overview
Set two years after a devastating forest fire, the story follows a group of elves who were forced to abandon their homeland and now live among humans in Kanagawa Prefecture. The anime captures the everyday interactions of elves, humans, and other creatures in Yokohama, Kawasaki, and beyond, blending fantasy with the charm of real Kanagawa culture.
Premiere Dates
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Anime Premiere: December 2025
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Live-Action Adaptation: Scheduled to debut on September 30, 2025, bringing Yoroida’s manga to life in a completely new format.
With its unique setting, heartfelt characters, and blend of fantasy and slice-of-life, Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf is shaping up to be a standout title in the upcoming anime season.
