The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Enju’s popular light novel series, “Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods” (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei), is officially slated for a 2026 premiere. While a specific monthly debut date like April has not been consistently confirmed across all announcements, promotional videos and news updates have steadily unveiled a significant portion of its talented voice cast, building excitement among fans.
Anime Adaptation Details and 2026 Release Window
The television anime series, based on the slice-of-life fantasy light novel and its subsequent manga adaptation, was initially announced on July 14, 2025. Since then, Kadokawa has been at the forefront of promotional efforts, consistently confirming a 2026 broadcast in Japan. Fans are eagerly awaiting more precise scheduling details as the premiere year draws closer.
Revealed Voice Cast Members and Their Roles
A series of character trailers and announcements have introduced key members of the “Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods” voice cast, showcasing the talent bringing Enju’s characters to life:
Lead Characters
- Minato Kusunoki: Shogo Sakata will voice the protagonist, Minato Kusunoki, a young man with a unique ability to clear evil spirits and who finds his home attracting various gods.
- Yamagami: Shinshu Fuji has been cast as Yamagami, the enigmatic mountain god who brings life and changes to Minato’s garden. Fuji’s role was revealed alongside character visuals for both of Yamagami’s forms.
Supporting Divine and Human Personalities
Further expanding the divine residents and unique visitors to the Kusunoki residence, additional voice actors have also been announced:
- Torika: Minako Kotobuki joins the cast as Torika.
- Seri: Shinnosuke Tokudome takes on the role of Seri.
- Utsugi: Makoto Koichi will voice Utsugi.
- Saiga Harima: Yuichiro Umehara has been cast as Saiga Harima, an honest and calm modern-day exorcist.
- Fujin & Raijin: Yoshiki Nakajima and Daiki Kobayashi will portray Fujin and Raijin, respectively, further enriching the ensemble of divine beings.
These staggered announcements, often accompanied by individual character trailers and visuals, have provided glimpses into the anime’s aesthetic and character interpretations, rather than a single “first promo video” revealing the entire production staff.
The Original Story: A Divine Slice of Life Fantasy
“Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods” originates from the light novel series written by Enju and illustrated by ox. It began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in April 2021 before being acquired by ASCII Media Works for full publication under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. Yen Press is responsible for publishing the light novels in English in North America.
The story follows Minato Kusunoki, who inherits a house previously overrun with evil spirits. However, Minato’s extraordinary ability cleanses the dwelling, subsequently attracting a unique procession of gods to his purified residence. The narrative unfolds as Minato navigates his peaceful, yet increasingly lively, daily life surrounded by these spiritual neighbors. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Akira Anzai, also began serialization on Kadokawa’s ComicWalker website in November 2021.
As the 2026 debut approaches, fans can anticipate more details regarding the full production staff, animation studio, and potentially a more definitive release schedule for “Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods” TV anime.
