Cozy Anime Life Beckons: ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’ Reveals Full Broadcast, Streaming Details, and AnimeJapan 2026 Campaign!

Your New Favorite Cozy Anime: ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’ Unveils Expanded Broadcast and Streaming Details

Fans of heartwarming slice-of-life stories have much to celebrate as the TV anime adaptation of ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’ (One-Tatami Room, Full-Enjoyment Life!), based on Hisamaki Kumako’s manga from Houbunsha’s “Manga Time Kirara,” has announced additional broadcast channels, comprehensive streaming information, and an exciting social media campaign tied to AnimeJapan 2026. This charming series promises to bring a unique blend of daily life and quirky charm to screens, expanding its reach to an even wider audience.

Expanded Broadcast Horizons: Catch the Coziness on More Channels

Initially announced for ABC TV/TV Asahi Network and BS Nittele, the anime will now also be broadcast on AT-X, a popular anime-specific channel in Japan. This expansion ensures more opportunities for viewers to immerse themselves in the delightful world of ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’.

Broadcast Schedule:

• ABC TV/TV Asahi Network (ANiMAZiNG!!! block): Starting April 11, 2026 (Saturday), every Saturday at 26:00 (effectively Sunday 2:00 AM JST)

• BS Nittele: Starting April 13, 2026 (Monday), every Monday at 23:00 JST

• AT-X: Starting April 14, 2026 (Tuesday), every Tuesday at 23:00 JST

• AT-X Repeat Broadcasts:

  • Starting April 16, 2026 (Thursday), every Thursday at 11:00 JST

  • Starting April 20, 2026 (Monday), every Monday at 17:00 JST

Streaming Freedom: Watch Anytime, Anywhere

For those who prefer digital access, ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’ will be widely available across numerous streaming platforms. d Anime Store will offer an exclusive three-day head start, allowing subscribers to watch episodes simultaneously with the terrestrial broadcast.

Streaming Information:

• Terrestrial Broadcast Simultaneous WEB 3-Day Early Access:

  • Starting April 11, 2026 (Saturday) at 26:00 JST

  • d Anime Store

• General Distribution:

  • Starting April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) at 26:00 JST

  • ABEMA: https://abema.tv/video/genre/animation

  • Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/video/storefront/

  • DMM TV: https://tv.dmm.com/vod/

  • FOD: http://fod.fujitv.co.jp/s/genre/anime/

  • Hulu: https://www.hulu.jp/

  • J:COM STREAM: https://www.jcom.co.jp/service/tv/ondemand/megapack.html

  • milplus: https://front.milplus.jp/top/navi/svod

  • TELASA: https://www.telasa.jp/unlimited

  • Lemino: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/

  • U-NEXT: https://video.unext.jp/

  • Nico Nico Douga: https://www.nicovideo.jp/video_top/genre/anime

  • Bandai Channel: https://www.b-ch.com/

  • Flat Douga: https://douga.flat-flat.jp/

  • YouTube (Rental Distribution): https://www.youtube.com/feed/storefront

  • HAPPY! Douga: http://a.happydouga.jp/web/pc/index.php

  • VIDEX: https://www.videx.jp/

  • Video Market: https://www.videomarket.jp/

  • Movie Full Plus: http://mfplus.jp/

  • TVer: https://tver.jp/

AnimeJapan 2026 Campaign: Join the “Hedgehog” Manga Cafe!

To commemorate AnimeJapan 2026, a special social media campaign will be held, offering fans a chance to win a Manga Cafe “Hedgehog” membership card-style QUO card. This unique prize adds a tangible piece of the anime’s world to lucky winners’ collections.

Application Conditions:

• Follow the official anime X (formerly Twitter) account: @ichijyoma_anime
• Post on X with both hashtags: #まんきつ暮らし and #ヘッジホッグ入会

Campaign Period:
March 28, 2026 (Saturday) 9:00 JST – April 3, 2026 (Friday) 23:59 JST
The period is subject to change without prior notice.

Prize:
Manga Cafe “Hedgehog” membership card-style QUO card worth 500 yen… 10 winners selected by lottery.

“A Tatami Mat Full of Fun!” – The Story Begins

Synopsis:
Meiko Morita, a high school student living in Akita, is suddenly selected as a special transfer student to the prestigious Ojo-sama school, “Amamiya Women’s Academy”! Filled with anticipation and anxiety for her student life in Tokyo, Meiko moves to the capital. What awaits her there is none other than the Manga Cafe “Hedgehog”! She finds herself working there as a service activity alongside a cast of unique dorm residents in the manga cafe, which also serves as a student dormitory. Thus begins Meiko’s slightly mysterious one-tatami room, full-enjoyment life!

Staff:

• Original Work: Hisamaki Kumako (Houbunsha “Manga Time Kirara”)

• Director: Yasuhiro Watabe

• Character Design: Fumiya Uehara

• Chief Animation Directors: Fumiya Uehara, Minefumi Harada, Yuki Yabuta, Saori Sakiguchi

• Costume Design: Fumiya Uehara, Michiko Otani

• Art Setting: Shino Tanaka

• Art Directors: Harumi Nakazato, Maika Hosoda

• Color Design: Hiroko Umezaki

• 2D Works: Yumeta Company

• Director of Photography: Yasufumi Kimura

• Editor: Keisuke Yanagi

• Sound Director: Yayoi Tateishi

• Music: MONACA

• Animation Production: P.R.A.

Theme Songs:

• Opening Theme Song: “Ciao Ciao” by Sophià la Mode

• Ending Theme Song: “Yawayawa NERD Chou FreQuency” by Mugendai Myu-type

Stay Connected

For the latest updates and to dive deeper into the world of ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’, make sure to visit the official website and follow the official X account.

• Official Website: https://ichijyoma-anime.com

• Official X: @ichijyoma_anime

• Marika Belltree YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marikabelltree

• Recommended Hashtag: #まんきつ暮らし

Original Manga Information:

• Original comic volumes 1-4 are now on sale!

• Original Manga Official Website: https://www.dokidokivisual.com/comics/5023/

The expanded reach of ‘Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!’ across broadcast and streaming platforms, coupled with an interactive AnimeJapan campaign, sets the stage for this charming series to captivate a global audience. Its blend of everyday school life with the unique setting of a manga cafe dormitory embodies a delightful facet of Kawaii culture, offering a cozy escape for viewers worldwide. Get ready to embrace the warmth and whimsy of this one-tatami room adventure!