“Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei” Anime Unveils Staff, Key Visual, and First Promotional Video for Spring 2026 Premiere!
A fantastical journey awaits anime fans as the highly anticipated television adaptation of **Enju**’s novel, **Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei**, also known as *Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods*, is officially set to premiere in April 2026. This exciting news, alongside the reveal of its production staff, a captivating key visual, and its very first promotional video, came straight from the Animate Girls Festival 2025 event held this past Sunday. Get ready to mark your calendars because this is one magical adventure you won’t want to miss!
The Creative Minds Bringing the Garden to Life
The anime adaptation of **Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei** is being brought to the screen by the talented team at **Juvenage**. A stellar lineup of staff members has been announced, promising a captivating visual and auditory experience. Let’s take a closer look at the key individuals shaping this upcoming series:
| Role | Name | Notable Works (Relevant to the original text) |
| :——————— | :——————– | :—————————————————————————— |
| Director | Sekino Jutarou | *Blood Lad* (episode director) |
| Assistant Director | Yamauchi Ryou | *Vinland Saga* (animation director) |
| Series Composition | Kobayashi Yuuji | *Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal* |
| Character Design | Inoue Yuuko | *Dark Gathering* |
| | Noma Chikako | *Ore wa Subete wo “Parry” suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyou wa Boukensha ni Naritai* |
| Art Director | Naitou Ken | *Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru?* |
| Art Design | Takiguchi Katsuhisa | *Helck* |
| Color Design | Sasaki Azusa | *Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru* |
| Director of Photography| Tomizaki Anna | *Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan* |
| Editing | Tsubone Kentarou | *Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge* |
| Music | R・O・N | *Tensura Nikki: Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken* |
| Music Production | Nippon Columbia | |
| Sound Director | Kikuta Hiromi | *Blue Period* |
| Sound Effects | Satou Rio | *Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi* |
| Recording Adjustment | Obara Yoshio | *Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai ni Iku* |
| | Abe Chikako | *Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf* |
| Sound Production | Half H.P Studio | |
| Studio | Juvenage | |
With such an experienced team, fans can anticipate a faithful and beautifully animated rendition of **Enju**’s beloved story.
From Web Novel Sensation to Print
The enchanting tale of **Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei** first captured readers’ hearts online. **Enju** began penning this fantasy novel on the popular Shousetsuka ni Narou website in April 2021, quickly garnering a following. Recognizing its potential, Kadokawa began publishing the series under its Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint in November 2021, featuring captivating illustrations by **ox**. The latest, tenth volume, was released on July 17, and fans are eagerly awaiting the eleventh volume, which is scheduled to hit shelves on November 17.
Expanding the Narrative: The Manga Adaptation
For those who prefer their stories in visual panels, an engaging manga adaptation of **Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei** is also available. Illustrated by **Anzai Akira**, the manga launched on the ComicWalker platform (now known as Kadocomi) in November 2021. Kadokawa shipped the fourth volume of the manga in December 2024, offering another way for fans to dive into this fantastic world.
Reaching a Global Audience
The charm of **Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei** isn’t confined to Japan! Yen Press has acquired the license for the light novel’s English release, announcing the acquisition in October 2024. English-speaking fans have already been able to enjoy the second volume, which was published on May 20, with the third volume slated for a November 25 release. This means a wider audience can now discover the magic of **Enju**’s creation.
Stay tuned for more updates on **Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei** as we inch closer to its Spring 2026 premiere!
