The TV anime adaptation of Hidari-Hiki no Ellen, aka Left-Handed Ellen, will premiere on TV Tokyo in April 2026. Alongside the announcement, a teaser visual and promotional video have also been released, confirming the main cast and production team.
The anime is based on Kappy’s original manga and will bring to life the contrasting worlds of Koichi Asakura and Ellen Yamagishi. Koichi is a man who constantly wrestles with the limits of his own abilities, while Ellen is a gifted artist burdened by the weight of her own genius.
Here’s the full list of cast and staff for Left-Handed Ellen
Shoya Chiba will voice Koichi Asakura and Yumi Uchiyama will take on the role of Ellen Yamagishi. Toshimasa Suzuki will direct the anime, whose previous works include Fafner in the Azure: Heaven and Earth.
It will be produced by two studios Signal MD and Production I.G. Signal MD has previously worked on Words Bubble Like Soda Pop. Production I.G is the studio behind the PSYCHO-PASS series.
Takashi Kishimoto will handle the series composition. He has worked on Haikyu!! before this. Takayuki Goto (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG) will design the original animation characters.
The teaser visual captures Ellen mid-motion, spraying paint under the glow of the moon. It’s a symbolic image directly from the original manga. The teaser PV offers an evocative glimpse into the tone of the anime, featuring the voices of both Koichi and Ellen. Watch it here!
A story driven by emotional tension and artistic ambition
Left-Handed Ellen explores what it means to live as a creative person in a world that celebrates talent but often overlooks persistence. Koichi’s path as a designer in Japan’s demanding advertising industry exposes him to seasoned professionals who constantly push his limits.
On the other hand, Ellen’s journey as an artist in New York immerses her in a competitive global art scene. The narrative traces their struggles, setbacks, and rare moments of inspiration as they search for meaning in their work and in themselves.
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