The adult manga series Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy (イチゴ愛歌～ストロベリー・エレジー～) is officially slated to receive a television anime adaptation in 2026, which will air on the AnimeFesta TV platform. This marks another addition to AnimeFesta’s growing library of manga adaptations aimed at adult audiences.
What is Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy?
Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy is an adult manga created by YAGI SHINBA and HIRAFUMI, with chapters published by Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. The story centers on Kota, whose life is turned upside down when his father remarries, introducing him to his new stepsister, Aika. Initially clashing due to their wildly different personalities, with Aika presenting a “perfect angel” facade to parents while being a cheeky teenager behind closed doors, a subtle shift in their relationship begins as Aika develops an interest in her caring brother.
AnimeFesta’s Approach to Adaptations
AnimeFesta (formerly known as ComicFesta Anime) has established itself as a dedicated block for animated adaptations of adult, “teen’s love” (TL), and “boy’s love” (BL) manga since its debut in April 2017. The platform, operated by WWWave Corporation, is known for releasing a new series approximately every three months.
A key characteristic of AnimeFesta productions is their dual-version release strategy: a censored “broadcast” version is aired on television, while a more explicit “premium” version, often including uncensored content, is distributed online. This model allows the adaptations to reach a broader audience while catering to the mature nature of their source material. Many of these anime series are adapted from manga published by Suiseisha, though Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy is from Digital Entertainment.
Past AnimeFesta titles include Sōryo to Majiwaru Shikiyoku no Yoru ni… (the block’s debut in 2017), Kyojinzoku no Hanayome, Overflow, and Ouji no Honmei wa Akuyaku Reijou, among others. The platform has undergone several rebrandings, starting as “Anime Zone” in March 2017, becoming “ComicFesta Anime” in February 2019, and finally “AnimeFesta” as of May 2021.
Fans can anticipate further details about the production, including specific staff, cast, and an exact release date, as 2026 approaches.
