“Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods” Anime Announces Staff,April 2026 Premiere
The upcoming television anime adaptation of Enju’s light novel series Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods revealed its full staff and a premiere date of April 2026 in its first promotional video released Tuesday. The series will be directed by Koharu Satou (Re:Life) at Studio ENGI, with script supervision and series composition by Toshiya Ono (86 -Eighty Six-, Harukana Receive).
Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods centers on Minato Kusunoki, who inherits a house overrun with evil spirits-until his unique ability purges them, attracting a host of gods seeking solace in the now-purified residence. The anime will follow Minato as he navigates life alongside his divine neighbors.
The anime’s staff includes character designer and chief animation director Shinichi Miyamae (FLCL Alternative, Ninja Kamui), and composer Yoshihiro Ike (FLCL Alternative, Ninja Kamui).
Yen Press publishes the light novels in English, with the third volume scheduled for release on November 11. The publisher describes the story as follows: “Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits-or at least, it was full until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods?”
Enju launched the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in April 2021, followed by serialization on Kakuyomu in december of the same year. Kadokawa published the first light novel volume, illustrated by ox, in November 2021. Currently, 10 volumes have been released, with the 11th slated for November 17.
An Akira Anzai-illustrated manga adaptation debuted on Kadokawa’s ComicWalker website in November 2021, and currently has four compiled volumes in circulation.
