Image: Susumu Maeoka, Kodansha / 'Just Watching Her Eat' Production Committee
AMBot | 03/11/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The start date for the anime adaptation of Susumu Maeya's manga "The Maid and Her Food Happiness" ("Maid-san wa Taberu dake") is set: The TV series will air in Japan starting April 5, 2026. The first episode will be released as an advance stream on d-Anime Store and other services on April 1, 2026. Alongside this, a new key visual and additional voice actors have been revealed.
The story revolves around the young maid Suzume Tachibana, who moves from an English country house to a small Japanese apartment and begins her new life there – with a special focus on her journey of discovery through Japanese cuisine. A key role is played by the mascot-like guide "Chun Guide." The character Chun, who explains all sorts of interesting facts about food, is voiced by Snow Man member Daisuke Sakuma. He revealed that he had already put a lot of thought into how best to portray Chun during the audition. Clips of Chun's voice were previously heard on the series' official X account.
The rest of the cast includes Kana Ichinose as the protagonist Suzume, Chihiro Suno as Ricotta Fresca, Maki Kawase as Komatsu Nana, and Hiromi Igarashi as Shinzuki Anzu.
Accompanying the series, further events are planned: On March 20, 2026, "World Sparrow Day," there will be a livestream on Happinet's YouTube channel starting at 8 PM. Kana Ichinose, Chihiro Suno, Maki Kawase, and Hiromi Igarashi are expected to appear. At AnimeJapan 2026, there will be a stage appearance with Ichinose and Suno at the d-Anime Store booth on March 29, which will be broadcast live on their YouTube channel. At the booth itself, on both days (March 28 and 29), tote bags with the teaser artwork and fans with Chun motifs will be distributed.
The story revolves around the young maid Suzume Tachibana, who moves from an English country house to a small Japanese apartment and begins her new life there – with a special focus on her journey of discovery through Japanese cuisine. A key role is played by the mascot-like guide "Chun Guide." The character Chun, who explains all sorts of interesting facts about food, is voiced by Snow Man member Daisuke Sakuma. He revealed that he had already put a lot of thought into how best to portray Chun during the audition. Clips of Chun's voice were previously heard on the series' official X account.
The rest of the cast includes Kana Ichinose as the protagonist Suzume, Chihiro Suno as Ricotta Fresca, Maki Kawase as Komatsu Nana, and Hiromi Igarashi as Shinzuki Anzu.
Accompanying the series, further events are planned: On March 20, 2026, "World Sparrow Day," there will be a livestream on Happinet's YouTube channel starting at 8 PM. Kana Ichinose, Chihiro Suno, Maki Kawase, and Hiromi Igarashi are expected to appear. At AnimeJapan 2026, there will be a stage appearance with Ichinose and Suno at the d-Anime Store booth on March 29, which will be broadcast live on their YouTube channel. At the booth itself, on both days (March 28 and 29), tote bags with the teaser artwork and fans with Chun motifs will be distributed.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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