On November 6, 2024, the official team behind I’m Living With an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? revealed exciting new visuals along with the series’ release date set for January 5, 2025. Additionally, they unveiled the names of new cast members joining the anime adaptation.
This series, produced by Quad studios, is based on the captivating web manga created by storyboarder Yakitomato and illustrator Kotatsu. Since August 2021, ASCII Media Works has been serializing the manga in print.
Upcoming Premiere on January 5, 2025
The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime announced its anticipated premiere date of January 5, 2025. The initial broadcast will take place every Sunday at 1:30 AM JST across Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto (which is technically January 4 at 25:30 JST).
The newly released main visual showcases protagonist Shizuri Ideura alongside Tsukasa Atsumi and other key characters, all depicted in a vivid apartment corridor. A catchy tagline appears in Japanese, translating to “Gathering, eccentrics,”hinting at the series’ quirky atmosphere.
Alongside the visual, additional casting news was revealed. Sho Nogami will lend his voice to Toru Nakayama, while Manatsu Murakami will portray Himari Asakura. They join voice actress Yui Horie, who will be voicing Saya Hazuki. The new cast members expressed their enthusiasm on the anime’s official site, sharing their excitement for the project.
The romantic comedy features an impressive lineup of voice talent, including Hinaki Yano as the leading role of Shizuri Ideura, Fairouz Ali as Ayame Momochi, Shoya Ishige as Tsukasa Atsumi, and Hina Kino as Kanae Natsumi. Seasoned voice actor Shigeru Chiba serves as the narrator for the series.
Production Team and Story Overview
Under the direction of Hisashi Saito, known for his work on Bamboo Blade and other notable anime, the series is developed at Quad Studios. Takashi Aoshima oversees the script, while Masahiko Suzuki designs the characters, and CMJK is in charge of the musical score.
Rooted in the comedic yet heartwarming narrative of Yakitomato and Kotatsu’s manga, the plot centers around Tsukasa, an ordinary salaryman who finds himself in a peculiar situation when a demon named Youma attacks him one fateful night. His life takes a turn for the extraordinary when he is rescued by the brave Kunoichi, Shizuri.
As Tsukasa spends more time with Shizuri, he discovers that beneath her heroic exterior lies a lazy Otaku NEET life. The two eventually begin cohabitating, with Tsukasa offering comfort and care while Shizuri serves as his protective bodyguard—a humorous take on their unconventional living arrangement.
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