Otaku Elf 2023
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 8, 2023
- Last Aired
- June 24, 2023
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4.8 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "The Elf of Tokyo" (★ 8.3/10)
- Networks
- MBS, TBS
- Where to Stream
- HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel
What is Otaku Elf?
Otaku Elf is a 2023 television series categorized under animation, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy, with a TV-14 rating. The story follows Koito Koganei, who works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 8, 2023
- Last aired
- Jun 24, 2023
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- MBS, TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 18 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- MBS, TBS
Where to watch in United States
Stream
HiDive
Hidive Amazon ChannelStream
Amazon Prime Video
U-NEXT
Anime Times Amazon Channel
dAnime Amazon Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
Otaku Elf is a 2023 television series categorized under animation, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy, with a TV-14 rating. The story follows Koito Koganei, who works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine. There, she caters to the whims of the shrine's resident, a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside and avoids going outdoors. Offerings for the otaku elf can include energy drinks, chips, and video games, while her new friends scramble to keep up with her demands.
Should you watch it?
“A shrine maiden serves a video‑game‑obsessed elf who hates the outdoors.”
- Humorous take on otaku culture
- Bright animation with quirky characters
- TV‑14 rating may limit younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted anime about gaming‑obsessed supernatural beings.
The series is a TV‑14 animated comedy with sci‑fi/fantasy elements, suitable for teens and older viewers.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Elf of Tokyo Mytharc Apr 8, 2023
- E2 Let's Go to Monja Street Core Apr 15, 2023
- E3 The New Priestess and the Ritual of Succession Core Apr 22, 2023
- E4 The Elf Battle of All Times and Places Core Apr 29, 2023
- E5 Tsukishima Girls’ Collection Core May 6, 2023
- E6 Stand by Me Core May 13, 2023
- E7 The Aroma of the Town Core May 20, 2023
- E8 Her and the Elf’s Situation Core May 27, 2023
- E9 Time After Time Core Jun 3, 2023
- E10 The Elves and Miko of 3 Cities Core Jun 10, 2023
- E11 Detective Koma-chan Mytharc Jun 17, 2023
- E12 This Is My Shrine Deity Mytharc Jun 24, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Otaku Elf?
It follows teenage shrine maiden Koito Koganei as she attends to a centuries‑old elf who loves video games but hates leaving the shrine.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is an animated comedy that incorporates sci‑fi and fantasy elements.
What is the series' rating?
The show is rated TV‑14.
Who is the main human character?
Koito Koganei, a teenage shrine maiden at Takamimi Shrine.
Where can viewers find the series?
Information about the series is available on TMDB and it is listed as currently streaming on platforms indicated there.
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