#神奈川に住んでるエルフ

#神奈川に住んでるエルフ

INTRODUCTION

Local-loving staff and cast from Kanagawa unite!
A manga set in Kanagawa by Yoroida

“KANAGAWA ELVES” is finally getting a TV anime adaptation!

The elves, whose forest home was once burned down— lived in “Kanagawa”.

Located just south of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture is home to elves who live as ordinary residents— not in secrecy but in plain sight— in places like Yokohama, Yokosuka, Chigasaki, and Sagamihara .

At the heart of the story is  “The Elf of Yokohama” and  “The Human of Kawasaki” who, for various reasons, just can’t leave him alone.

A modern fantasy comedy overflowing with local pride, featuring “KANAGAWA ELVES” who have fully adapted to life in contemporary Japan !

CHARACTER

#The Elf of Yokohama

#The Elf of Yokohama

CVChiaki Kobayashi

An elf who has been living in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture ever since the forest of elves in a mysterious world was burned down. A typical elf with a strong sense of self-worth, yet secretly embarrassed about still receiving financial support from his uncle.
He has a tendency to act like the ruler of Kanagawa at the drop of a hat.

#The Human of Kawasaki

#The Human of Kawasaki

CVYuu Hayashi

A perfectly ordinary young man living in Kawasaki—
But he shares a bloodline with the elves.
His days are filled with endless concern — being dissed by elves over Kawasaki city, having his life constantly threatened, and dealing with exhausting work.

Little Fairy

Little Fairy

CVKoutaro Nishiyama

Little Fairy, visible only to elves who can sense and manipulate mana, is found everywhere.
It seems to know a great deal about each location and happily shares its knowledge.
Even The Human of Kawasaki—descendants of elves long past—begins to perceive it, if he spend enough time in nature-rich places filled with mana.

#The Elf of Yokosuka

#The Elf of Yokosuka

CVYuusuke Nagano

An elf living in Yokosuka City.
Perhaps because of the presence of a U.S. military base in the area, he's often mistaken for a foreigner by locals.Though he looks like a young boy, he's actually a grandpa on the inside—
a perfectly legal "Immortal boy" elf.

#The Elf of Sagamihara

#The Elf of Sagamihara

CVYuki Inoue

An elf running a landscaping business in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture’s third designated city. He loves nature and has the ability to communicate with plants and flowers. He also holds a Level 1 Landscaping Construction Management Technician certification. He’s the kind of Kanagawa resident who insists that “Machida City is part of Kanagawa,” citing the fact that Kanagawa Chuo Buses run through it.

#The Orc of Machida

#The Orc of Machida

CVGou Fujii

An orc living in Machida City, Tokyo. Unlike the elves, he thrives in the capital city Tokyo. He has a hostile relationship (?) with The Elf of Yokohama.
Though his race is known for its toughness, he may be relying on it a bit too much—he’s a hard worker, and his trash bin is always full of empty energy drink cans...

#The Dark Elf of Noge

#The Dark Elf of Noge

CVYuko Iida

A dark elf who loves and claims Noge—the slightly dark and deep chill spot of Yokohama—as her stronghold.
She say she is “living off her beauty”… but we don't know if that is true.
She likes gambling and often spends her dayoff at Wins Yokohama.

#The Dark Elf of Isezakicho

#The Dark Elf of Isezakicho

CVMakoto Kaneko

A dark elf who admires The Dark Elf of Noge and follows her as a loyal underling.
He loves his town and dresses in a style that reflects its vibes.
He has an unusual background as a former rakugo storyteller.

#The Elf of Chigasaki

#The Elf of Chigasaki

CVJin Ogasawara

A middle-aged elf who loves BBQ and marine sports.
He’s caring and, for The Elf of Hiratsuka, a reliable (or maybe?) big brother elf.
When the topic of the “Shonan problem”—where exactly Shonan begins and ends—comes up, he loses all control and becomes a tragic Shonan monster.

#The Elf of Hiratsuka

#The Elf of Hiratsuka

CVRyotaro Akazawa

A high school elf who has been repeating grades for ■■ years.
Somehow, his former classmate has even become his homeroom teacher, but he doesn’t really care.
Once the toughest delinquent in Shonan, now he enjoys school life and surfing with friends to the fullest—a silly elf who just wants to be popular today too.

#The Elf of Kamakura

#The Elf of Kamakura

CVKosuke Miyoshi

An elf who runs a café in the ancient city, Kamakura.
His daily routine is to buy green onions at the ToXX Store near the station and go back to his shop avoiding tourists.
He doesn’t realize it, but he has a tendency to be 'tsundere'.
Though he appears dignified and refined, deep down he believes he’s a samurai—a truly eccentric elf.

#The Elf of Fujisawa

#The Elf of Fujisawa

CVGenta Nakamura

An elf living in Fujisawa who loves surfing.
He works at the Isuzu Motors Fujisawa factory, and people often joke that “an elf is making ELF.”
He cherishes both his surfing buddies and his connections on the Shonan coast—a true nice guy.

#The Elf of Ebina

#The Elf of Ebina

CVYouhei Hamada

An elf working at the giant highway service area EXPASA Ebina, selling its famous melon pan.
Not the “Lord of the RiXXX...”, but the Lord of the Roadside Elf.

#The Half Elf of Yokohama Chinatown

#The Half Elf of Yokohama Chinatown

CVTakuma Nagatsuka

A half-elf merchant running a jack-of-all-trades shop in Yokohama Chinatown—the largest in Japan and all of East Asia.
Because he can’t live as long as a full elf, he struggles with a lifespan complex and spends his days researching longevity potions for half-elves.
His end-of-life notebook is already complete.

#The High Elf of Minato Mirai

#The High Elf of Minato Mirai

CVYusei Takanaka

A high elf who is The Elf of Yokohama's uncle.
He lives in a luxury tower apartment in Minato Mirai and rarely interacts with humans—a mysterious high elf.
Even now, he still sends financial support to The Elf of Yokohama, always looking out for him.

STAFF & CAST

STAFF

  • Original Work

    • Yoroida

  • Director

    • Yuji Umoto

  • Sound Director

    • Taeko Miura

  • Music

    • Shin Kawamoto

  • Production Supervisor

    • Kazuya Takahashi

  • Animation Production

    • Imagica Infos / Imageworks Studio​

  • Production Cooperation

    • usagi ou

  • Production

    • KANAGAWA ELVES Anime Project

CAST

  • #The Elf of Yokohama

    Chiaki Kobayashi

  • #The Human of Kawasaki

    Yuu Hayashi

  • Narration & Little Fairy

    Koutaro Nishiyama

  • #The Elf of Yokosuka

    Yuusuke Nagano

  • #The Elf of Sagamihara

    Yuki Inoue

  • #The Orc of Machida

    Gou Fujii

  • #The Dark Elf of Noge

    Yuko Iida

  • #The Dark Elf of Isezakicho

    Makoto Kaneko

  • #The Elf of Chigasaki

    Jin Ogasawara

  • #The Elf of Hiratsuka

    Ryotaro Akazawa

  • #The Elf of Kamakura

    Kosuke Miyoshi

  • #The Elf of Fujisawa

    Genta Nakamura

  • #The Elf of Ebina

    Youhei Hamada

  • #The Half Elf of Yokohama Chinatown

    Takuma Nagatsuka

  • #The High Elf of Minatomirai

    Yusei Takanaka

ON AIR

TV BROADCAST

Broadcast Begins December 2025 on
Television Kanagawa 's “Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide”

  • tvk Television KanagawaOriginal Broadcast : From December 4 - Every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM within “Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide” *　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  • Rebroadcast : From December 4 - Every Thursday from 10:00 PM to 10:55 PM within “Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide” , and From December 9 - Every Tuesday from 10:55 PM to 11:00 PM
*This program will be broadcast across three affiliated stations from 12:00 to 12:30, and can also be viewed on ChibaTV and TV saitama.

STREAMING

MUSIC

Ending

#KanaelMagic! (feat.Masahiro Inoue)

The Folie Phantom

Masahiro Inoue

Lyrics：Yuta Nagatsuki　Music：Kohei Miyoshi　
Arr.：Abbey　mix & master：Fuya Kimishima　MusicProduce：BLUE RIGHTS

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Chiaki Kobayashi
#The Elf of Yokohama
Chiaki Kobayashi
I’m honored to play The Elf of Yokohama. My name is Chiaki Kobayashi, born in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.Interestingly, nearly all of the cast and staff are also from Kanagawa, which made for a uniquely local atmosphere during recording—our conversations during breaks often revolved around Kanagawa! The witty exchanges between The Elf of Yokohama and The Human of Kawasaki, as well as plenty of Kanagawa-specific references and local charm, is something that can be enjoyed regardless of where you're from—so we truly hope you'll check it out!"
Yuu Hayashi
#The Human of Kawasaki
Yuu Hayashi
I’m Yuu Hayashi, and I played The Human of Kawasaki.The character was described as a 'normal young man'. It was the first time in my career that I played a character described as 'ordinary,' so I made a conscious effort not to embellish or stand out, and instead approached the role with the natural tone and manner I use in everyday conversation. I had a lot of fun recording with the cast, enjoying the amusing sense of contrast that came from acting opposite elves and other fantastical beings within a setting that felt grounded in everyday life. Thank you for your support!
Koutaro Nishiyama
Little Fairy
Koutaro Nishiyama
I had the pleasure of performing both the narrator and Little fairy. As someone also from Yokohama City in Kanagawa Prefecture, I’m truly honored to be part of this production. Throughout the recording, I found myself constantly relating to the many 'Yokohama moments' in the story. At the same time, I learned so much about other cities in Kanagawa that I hadn’t known before—it was a fun and eye-opening experience!This project reminded me just how wonderful Kanagawa is, and I’m now hoping to take some time on my days off to explore it more deeply. Please enjoy the anime alongside the original work!
Yuusuke Nagano
#The Elf of Yokosuka
Yuusuke Nagano
I’m Yuusuke Nagano, and I played The Elf of Yokosuka. I’m originally from Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture. The Elf of Yokosuka may look like a young boy and has a charming personality, but he also reveals glimpses of the weight of a long life, like a wise old man. I truly enjoyed portraying him. This anime is packed with the unique charm of Kanagawa, and I believe viewers will thoroughly enjoy it. Please be sure to check it out!
Yuki Inoue
#The Elf of Sagamihara
Yuki Inoue
I’m Yuki Inoue, playing The Elf of Sagamihara. I’m originally from Chigasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture. The recording sessions brought together a cast of fellow Kanagawa natives, and it was such a fun experience—our conversations during and between takes were filled with Kanagawa talk! I’m truly happy to be part of a project so deeply rooted in my home region, and I’ll continue doing my best to share the charm of Kanagawa, Sagamihara, and—of course—Chigasaki!
Gou Fujii
#The Orc of Machida
Gou Fujii
I’m Gou Fujii, playing The Orc of Machida. Among the many graceful elves, my character stands out as a rugged, masculine type—but he’s also cute! He works hard at a 'black company' (an exploitative workplace), and that sense of everyday struggle made him feel oddly relatable. By the way, I grew up in the northern part of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture—right next to Machida. So I totally get the whole 'Is Machida part of Kanagawa?' joke!
Yoroida
Original Work
Yoroida
Thanks to everyone living in Kanagawa and everyone with ties to Kanagawa, “KANAGAWA ELVES” is being adapted both a TV drama and an anime on tvk! To all the cast members—thank you for becoming silly elves and orcs! Please stay tuned for more updates on the anime as well!
Director
Yuji Umoto
‘KANAGAWA ELVES’—I was already following this on X before joining the project, and I had already bought the manga! Well, I’m from Sagamihara, so of course I did! I thought, ‘This could be really fun as an anime,’ but I never imagined I’d be the one involved in making it. Now I’m working on it with all my heart—struggling, stumbling, but moving forward! Thank you so much for your support!
The Folie Phantom
Music
The Folie Phantom
We're happy to join this wonderful project and have our first tie-in song as a band. Please enjoy our exciting collaboration with a guest vocalist Masahiro Inoue, and the lyrics that perfectly match the story. we hope many people enjoy the song through this anime.
Masahiro Inoue
Guest Vocalist
Masahiro Inoue
For this song, I imagined myself that I appeared in a fun and fantastical world like where Kanagawa Elves live. I hope you feel a little magic in daily life with its bright, upset shuffle rhythm!