The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Susumu Maeya’s “The Food Diary of Miss Maid” (Maid-san wa Taberu Dake) is officially slated to debut in April 2026. The announcement came from Happinet, which also unveiled a charming “winter vacation” visual featuring the protagonist, Suzume Tachibana, enjoying a “Chun-man” bun.
Anime enthusiasts can look forward to a heartwarming slice-of-life series centered on a maid’s culinary adventures across Japan.
Maid-in-Training Suzume Tachibana Embarks on a Gastronomic Journey
The “The Food Diary of Miss Maid” anime will follow Suzume Tachibana, a maid-in-training who finds herself unexpectedly spending a year in Japan after the mansion she serves collapses. With an insatiable curiosity for Japanese cuisine, Suzume embarks on a delightful exploration of local delicacies. From sweet treats like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks such as takoyaki and onigiri, her journey promises to be a feast for the eyes and potentially whet the appetites of viewers. Kodansha USA Publishing, which releases the manga digitally in English, describes the story as a captivating diary of Suzume’s food discoveries.
Key Staff and Cast Bring the Culinary Comedy to Life
The production of “The Food Diary of Miss Maid” is a collaborative effort between animation studios EMT Squared and Magic Bus.
Talented Production Team
Leading the creative team is Director Ryousuke Senbo, known for his work on series like Yōkai Watch. The series scripts are being overseen by Natsuko Takahashi and Saeka Fujimoto, with Chiaki Abe handling character designs. The music, which will undoubtedly play a significant role in setting the tone for Suzume’s enjoyable experiences, is being composed by Katsutoshi Kitagawa from ROUND TABLE. Hiroto Morishita is the sound director at Dax Production.
Stellar Voice Cast
The beloved characters are brought to life by a talented voice cast:
- Kana Ichinose as Suzume Tachibana. Ichinose has expressed her excitement for the role, noting how “healed” she was by Suzume’s calm daily life and adorable reactions to food.
- Chihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca.
- Maki Kawase as Nana Komatsu.
Manga Origins and Anticipation
The anime is based on Susumu Maeya’s original manga, “Maid-san wa Taberu Dake,” which began serialization on Kodansha’s Comic Days digital platform in December 2019. The manga currently has four volumes. Fans of the manga and newcomers alike are eagerly awaiting the anime’s spring debut, with a teaser visual showing Suzume happily enjoying taiyaki under blooming cherry blossoms, hinting at the series’ warm and relaxing tone. The series aims to capture the same heartwarming charm as the manga, where “just watching her eat brings happiness!”.
