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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 10, 2025 – March 28, 2025
- Season
- Winter 2025
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Zero-G
- Director
- Tooru Kitahata
- Original creator
- Suzuki Makishima
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Iyashikei96%Elf92%Heterosexual90%Isekai88%Reverse Isekai73%Age Gap72%Male Protagonist72%Magic71%Food71%Urban Fantasy66%
TVFINISHED2025 WINTER7.2 / 10 AniList score
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!
日本へようこそエルフさん。• Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san.
Synopsis
Ms. Elf is intrigued by Japanese culture?! Working adult Kitase Kazuhiro’s hobby is sleeping. Ever since he was a child, he’s had exciting adventures in the mysterious other world he dreams about. One day, while exploring ancient ruins with an elf girl he befriended, he is unfortunately burned by the breath of a magic dragon he encounters. When he awakens from his dream, an elf girl who shouldn’t be in his room is sleeping next to him… (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!?
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 45% of 11,124 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #69 highest-rated anime of 2025, and #64 most popular anime of 2025, and #14 highest-rated anime of Winter 2025 on AniList.
Of the 28.4K AniList users who started it, 7.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 18.1K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Romance — especially iyashikei, elf, heterosexual, isekai.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Suzuki Makishima
- Director
- Tooru Kitahata
- Series composition
- Aya Yoshinaga
- Character design
- Madoka Hirayama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Palette Days” by Rico Sasaki · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Yummy Yummy” by Kaede Higuchi & Kanae · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! FAQ
How many episodes does Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! have?
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! finished?
Yes. Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!?
No sequel is listed for Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! based on a light novel?
Yes. Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! adapts the light novel by Suzuki Makishima.
Who animated Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!?
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! was animated by Zero-G and directed by Tooru Kitahata.
Who sings the opening of Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!?
The opening, "Palette Days", is performed by Rico Sasaki.
Where can I watch Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!?
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.