New release: "Tatami Mankitsu Living" character gathering visual & PV, theme song details

Saurav Kumar Mar 08, 2026 85

One Tatami Mankitsu Living! TV Anime: New Visuals and Broadcast Details Revealed

The highly anticipated TV anime Ichitatoma Mankitsu Living!, which is based on the original manga by Kumako Hisama, has finally dropped its main visual and main promotional video (PV). Fans who have been eagerly waiting for updates will be happy to know that the series is scheduled to start broadcasting sequentially from 11th April. The show will be airing on ABC TV and across the 24-station TV Asahi network as part of the popular ANiMAZiNG!!! programming slot, along with several other channels.

The newly released main visual is quite vibrant and gives us a proper look at the main character, Meiko Morita. She is seen alongside her fellow residents at the manga cafe-cum-dormitory: Rie Amamiya, Marika Suzuki, and Oto Nakano. The PV also highlights some key moments, including Meiko's first appearance scenes, which perfectly capture the vibe of her new life in Tokyo. For those looking to dive deeper into the series, checking out one-tatami-mankitsu-living!:-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-cozy-anime-and-manga-experience is a great way to understand the charm of this unique story.

Character Updates and Visuals for Miori Morita

In addition to the main cast visuals, the staff has also shared a fresh character visual for Miori Morita, who happens to be Meiko's younger sister. Miori is a junior high school student and is portrayed as a very determined and responsible person. Even though she is younger, she often finds herself worrying about her older sister, Meiko, who has a very calm and laid-back personality. Interestingly, Miori has a bit of a quirky side as well—she is absolutely obsessed with watching professional wrestling! It will be interesting to see how her personality clashes or blends with the residents of the Manga Cafe Hedgehog.

TV anime “One Tatami Mankitsu Living!” Main PV

Theme Song Information and Special Campaign

The musical side of the anime is also looking quite solid. The opening theme song, titled Ciao Ciao, will be performed by Sophià la Mode. On the other hand, the ending theme song is Yawayawa NERD Cho FreQuency by Yume Gendai Myutaipu. Both songs are expected to match the cozy yet quirky atmosphere of the show. To celebrate the PV launch, the official team is running a special campaign on X (formerly Twitter). They will be picking 10 lucky winners to receive a QUO card designed like a membership card for Manga Cafe Hedgehog. If you want to participate, just follow their official account and repost the campaign post by 15th March, 23:59.

The story of Living in a tatami mat! (or One Tatami Mankitsu Living!) follows Meiko, a high school girl who moves all the way from Akita to Tokyo. Instead of a normal hostel, she ends up staying in a manga cafe that doubles as a dormitory. She has to work at the cafe while dealing with some very eccentric neighbours. This series, originally serialized in Manga Time Kirara under Houbunsha, is definitely a must-watch for slice-of-life fans. You can find more details in one-tatami-mankitsu-living!:-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-cozy-anime-and-manga-experience if you are curious about the manga's origins.