“Maid-san wa Taberu Dake” TV Anime Adaptation Announced! Ichinose Kana to Voice Maid Living in Japan, Comments “My Heart Was Healed by Suzume-chan”

Beloved Manga “Maid-san wa Taberu Dake” Gets TV Anime Adaptation, Set for 2026!

Get ready to feast your eyes! The charming manga, Maid-san wa Taberu Dake, is officially being adapted into a TV anime! Fans can look forward to its broadcast sometime in 2026. Stepping into the role of the endearing protagonist, Tachibana Suzume, is the talented voice actress Ichinose Kana.

Visuals & First Look

Here’s an exclusive first look at some delightful visuals released for the upcoming anime, showcasing Tachibana Suzume’s adventures and the charming world of Maid-san wa Taberu Dake.

About the Manga: A Maid’s Culinary Journey in Japan

Maid-san wa Taberu Dake, a captivating manga by Maeya Susumu, is currently serialized on Kodansha’s “Comic DAYS” platform. The story follows Tachibana Suzume, a dedicated maid who once served in a grand British mansion. Due to certain circumstances, Suzume embarks on an entirely new life in a small apartment nestled in a corner of Japan.

Her first solo experience in Japan comes with its share of worries, but Suzume’s curiosity for Japanese cuisine is boundless! With a spring in her step, she ventures out of her apartment, encountering a myriad of delicious foods and friendly people along the way. “Just watching her eat” – that’s the simple, profound joy of this heartwarming slice-of-life anime, brought to you by an extraordinary maid. Get ready for a delightful, comforting everyday tale!

First Glimpse: Teaser Visual and PV Details

The recently unveiled teaser visual features a charming illustration of Suzume happily munching on taiyaki beneath a shower of cherry blossoms. Alongside this, a special teaser PV has also been released, offering glimpses of Suzume tidying her apartment, exploring the city with a tourist guide in hand, and, of course, a scene of her beaming with pure joy while savoring a taiyaki. These visuals perfectly capture the cozy and delightful atmosphere of the series.

Message from the Original Creator

Original author Maeya Susumu has also shared a special illustration to celebrate the anime adaptation! Along with the artwork, they sent a heartfelt message to fans:

【Original Author: Maeya Susumu】
The anime adaptation has been decided!
To all the readers and everyone involved, thank you so, so much.
The anime is packed with all the cuteness of Suzume and her companions that couldn’t be fully expressed in the manga, so I would be delighted if everyone could enjoy the broadcast together with me.
Thank you for your continued support!

Voice of Suzume: Ichinose Kana

Ichinose Kana, known for her captivating performances as main characters like Suletta Mercury in Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury) and Fern in Sousou no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End), will be bringing Tachibana Suzume to life. She shared her excitement about the anime adaptation:

【Tachibana Suzume VA: Ichinose Kana】
I am Ichinose Kana, and I will be playing the role of Suzume.
When I first read the original manga during the audition, my heart was soothed by Suzume-chan’s calm and unassuming daily life. Her fresh reactions to food are always truly adorable…! I will do my absolute best to portray such a charming Suzume-chan. Please look forward to the relaxed and heartwarming everyday life of Suzume-chan and her friends!

Talented Crew Behind the Scenes

The main staff for the anime adaptation has also been revealed, promising a wonderful production team to bring Suzume’s story to screen.

Main Cast

Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Maid-san wa Taberu Dake when it airs in 2026!

(C) Maeya Susumu・Kodansha／Taberu Dake wo Miteru Dake no Seisaku Iinkai

Written by Takahashi Katsunori