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July 1, 2026

Hidenori Yamaji's 'Soala and the Monster House' Gets 2027 TV Anime with Ikumi Hasegawa and Ayumu Murase

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BODY: A quiet manga about a girl who moves in with monsters is about to get a lot louder. Hidenori Yamaji's "Soala and the Monster House" has been greenlit for a TV anime adaptation slated for 2027, the production committee announced, dropping an "ultra teaser" visual, a first promotional video, and the core cast and staff all at once.

The series follows Soala, a human girl who ends up living under one roof with a household of monsters β€” a premise that trades on the "cozy fantasy" mood that has quietly become one of Japan's most bankable manga registers over the past few years. Yamaji's original has built a devoted readership on exactly that blend of warmth and the uncanny, and the announcement signals confidence that it can cross over to a broader anime audience.

Leading the voice cast is Ikumi Hasegawa, one of the most in-demand younger actresses working today, joined by veteran-in-the-making Ayumu Murase, whose range spans shonen leads to more delicate supporting roles. The pairing suggests a show pitched somewhere between heartfelt drama and gentle comedy.

Beyond the headline names, the newly unveiled teaser visual and PV are the committee's opening move in what will be a long runway to a 2027 premiere β€” early enough that the marketing is clearly aimed at building a fanbase well ahead of broadcast.

The insider take

From Tokyo, the 2027 date is the tell. Announcing this far out, with a full "ultra teaser" package rather than a bare title card, is a play book increasingly used for mid-tier manga the committee believes can grow into a franchise if given room to breathe. Casting Hasegawa β€” currently a near-guaranteed draw for anime-radar viewers β€” is a signal that the backers are investing in awareness now, not just filling a slot. Expect a steady drip of visuals through 2026.

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