The highly anticipated anime adaptation of “Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy” (also known as “Ichiko Aika: Zatsu de Namaiki na Imōto to Warikirenai Ani”) is set to begin streaming uncensored with English subtitles on OceanVeil starting December 12 at 12 AM PST/PDT. This early premiere on OceanVeil precedes its Japanese broadcast television debut, scheduled for January 2026, and will also stream simultaneously on the AnimeFesta service in Japan.
Early Access and Uncensored Content on OceanVeil
Fans eager to watch “Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy” will get an early look through the adult anime streaming platform OceanVeil. The platform is known for offering “adult and mature anime titles” and provides uncensored versions of its content, often referred to as “Complete Dergula Version” or “uncensored format”. The December 12 premiere on OceanVeil will be “completely uncensored and unedited,” featuring English subtitles. OceanVeil, launched in February 2025 by WWWave Corporation, aims to provide a diverse library that includes both mature and more mainstream titles.
AnimeFesta: The Japanese Home for “Strawberry Elegy”
Concurrently with its OceanVeil release, “Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy” will also premiere on the AnimeFesta service in Japan on December 12. AnimeFesta, owned by WWWave Corporation, is a prominent anime programming block known for adapting manga, often from adult, “teen’s love” (TL), and “boy’s love” (BL) genres. Many AnimeFesta series, including this one, typically have two versions: a censored “broadcast” version for television and a “premium” uncensored version distributed online. The television broadcast for “Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy” is slated for January 2026.
The Story of Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy
The anime is based on the erotic stepsibling romance manga written by Hirafumi and illustrated by Yagi Shinba. The story revolves around Kōta and his new stepsister Aika, whose lives become intertwined after Kōta’s father remarries. Initially, Kōta is taken by Aika’s beauty, but this impression quickly shatters as he discovers her to be a “super sassy and foul-mouthed gyaru” who becomes unruly when their parents are absent, turning Kōta’s life into a “living hell”. Despite their challenging start and constant bickering, their relationship begins to evolve as Aika gradually responds to Kōta’s caring older-brother nature. The full-color manga is published digitally under CLLENN’s adult comic label DEDEDE on the Comic Cmoa service.
Cast and Production Details
The main cast for “Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy” includes:
- Hana Yurimoto as Aika Takamura.
- Yūta Ikarashi as Kōta Takamura.
- Momosuke as Yoshiyuki Takamura.
- Iroha Haruno as Misaki Takamura.
The anime is directed by Pyuta Konno at Studio Hōkiboshi. Eeyo Kurosaki is responsible for the series composition, while Yoshihiro Watanabe handles character design. Aiue Oka is composing the music, and Suiseisha is producing the series. Additional staff members include Washimi for color design, Yemaoyama as art director, Shurakura Hōōin as director of photography, Kōki Shinkai as editor, and Mikumo Amakuwa as sound director.
