Publisher
Kodansha confirmed that Susumu Maeya's manga The Food Diary
of Miss Maid (Maid-san wa Taberudake) will receive an anime
adaptation in 2026. The news came along with a first trailer and a
promotional image that introduce the protagonist, Suzume Tachibana.
Author
Celebration and Reactions
Following
the announcement, author Susumu Maeya shared a commemorative
illustration and a message of thanks to his readers: "The anime adaptation
has been decided! I am very grateful to all the readers and the team. The
cuteness of Suzume and the other characters will shine even more brightly in
the animation. I hope to enjoy the broadcast with you."
Cast and
details of the protagonist
Voice
actress Kana Ichinose, known for playing Suletta Mercury in Mobile
Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, will play Suzume Tachibana.
Suzume is a maid from a mansion in England who, after her collapse during a
trip to Japan, decides to stay in the country to discover its gastronomy.
Ichinose
said, "Reading the original manga during the audition, I was touched by
Suzume-chan's calmness and sweetness. Their reactions to trying different foods
are adorable. I will do my best to convey that tenderness and hope you enjoy
the warm daily life of Suzume and her friends."
Production
Equipment
The
direction is in charge of Ryosuke Senbo (Yo-Kai Watch),
with a script by Natsuko Takahashi (Anne Shirley)
and Saeka Fujimoto. The character design is by Chiaki Abe,
while Katsutoshi Kitagawa (ROUND TABLE) composes
the music. The production will be carried out jointly by the EMT
Squared and Magic Bus studios.
About
the original manga
Maeya's
work has been published on Kodansha's Comic Days digital
platform since December 2019 and currently has four compilation volumes. In its
English edition, the synopsis describes the story of a maiden trapped in Japan
for a year who decides to immerse herself in the local culture by trying all
kinds of dishes, from taiyaki and melon bread to takoyaki and onigiri.
A culinary experience that not only whets your appetite, but also that of the
spectators.
