Fans of quirky romantic comedies have a fresh reason to celebrate as Watomura’s charming manga, Pardon the Intrusion I’m Home! (Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!) It is officially getting a TV anime adaptation slated for 2026.
The announcement brings a delightful blend of cozy chaos and heartfelt laughs to the small screen, promising a romcom that’s equal parts sweet, awkward, and downright fun.
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What’s the Scoop on the Anime Adaptation
The anime will be produced by the venerable Tatsunoko Production, with Itsuki Imazaki at the helm as both director and series composer. Imazaki is also co-writing the scripts alongside Makoto Takada, ensuring a cohesive vision from page to screen.
Character design and chief animation direction are in the capable hands of Shunsuke Kikuchi. The production team’s reveal was accompanied by three teaser visuals and a commemorative illustration by Watomura herself, setting the tone for what’s to come. All of this was confirmed in the announcement that dropped recently.
Meet the Roommates: Cast and Characters
At the center of this romcom is Rinko Nakama, a 24-year-old office worker and secret otaku whose quiet life is upended by a bizarre apartment mishap. Kana Hanazawa will voice Rinko, bringing her earnest energy and hidden fandom to life. On one side lives Akito Satsuki, the polite, glasses-wearing neighbor with a gentle demeanor, voiced by Kaito Ishikawa.
On the other side is Haruma Usada, a hotheaded creator who just so happens to be the author of Rinko’s favorite manga – voiced by Haruki Ishiya. The accidental hole in the wall between their apartments forces them into an unconventional roomshare that’s equal parts awkward and adorable.
From Manga to Anime: What Fans Can Expect
The original manga began serialization in NTT Solmare’s Koisuru Soirée digital magazine in October 2020 and is also available on Comic C’moa. It’s been a hit online, with 26 digital volumes available as of early 2025, and a full-color print release scheduled to begin in December under Enterbrain’s B’s Log Comics imprint.
The manga is also accessible in English via MangaPlaza under the title Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home!
With its blend of secret otaku life, accidental intimacy, and a love triangle that’s more cozy than dramatic, the anime adaptation is poised to capture the hearts of the manga’s fans and newcomers alike. The teaser visuals hint at a warm, slice-of-life tone with romantic sparks – perfect for fans of lighthearted romcoms with a twist.
While the exact broadcast window and streaming partners haven’t been revealed yet, the 2026 release gives fans plenty of time to catch up on the manga, revisit favorite scenes, and speculate about how the story will unfold in animated form.
Given Tatsunoko Production’s track record and the creative team’s clear passion for the source material, expectations are high for a faithful and fun adaptation.
All in all, Pardon the Intrusion I’m Home! is shaping up to be one of the most charming romcom anime of 2026. Whether you’re already a fan of Rinko’s secret otaku life or just love a good wall-hole-induced love triangle, this one’s worth keeping on your radar.