Mb | Nov 13, 2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The series "Left-Handed Ellen" by Kappii is receiving an adaptation as a television series. The broadcast begins in April 2026.

A first promotional image as well as a teaser video have been released. Furthermore, the main voice actors and the key production members have been announced.

The plot centers on two contrasting characters: Kōichi, an average person who suffers under the limits of his own talent but nevertheless dreams of achieving something, and Ellen, a lonely genius who struggles with inner conflicts due to his outstanding talent. Kōichi decides on a career as a designer and must assert himself in the advertising industry, while Ellen meets established artists in the international art scene. The series portrays the persistent efforts of the two figures in the competitive creative industry.

The voice cast includes Shōya Chiba in the role of the protagonist Asakura Kōichi and Yumi Uchiyama as Yamagishi Ellen.

The direction of the series is handled by Toshimasa Suzuki. The animation is being produced in cooperation by the studios Signal MD and Production I.G. The musical accompaniment comes from Pasocom Music Club.

The released promotional image shows Ellen, as he works with spray paint in front of a symbolic moonlit scene. In the teaser video, the voices of the two main characters can be heard.

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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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