Plus-Sized Elf

One ordinary evening at a quiet massage clinic, Naoe encounters a patient who breaks every stereotype. She arrives as an elf by any measure: emerald eyes, delicate ears, a forest upbringing, and a strikingly curvy silhouette. Yet her city life and fondness for junk food clash with that fairytale image, turning a routine visit into a comic puzzle. The two strike up an unlikely rapport as Naoe tries to help her balance cravings with steady habits, while she rediscovers a sense of belonging across two very different worlds. The show leans into playful misunderstandings and warm humor to spotlight friendship, body acceptance, and practical wellness.

Plus-Sized Elf comes from creators Sasuke Haraguchi, Yuki Takabayashi and Kotori Koiwai. It appears to be an original concept released in 2024, featuring Ayasa Ito as Elfuda and Takahide Ishii as Tomoatsu Naoe.

Audience reception is still modest with a 6.8 out of 10 from 13 votes, suggesting mixed early reactions. The show leans into light humor about body image, friendship, and adjusting to new worlds, using cheerful pace and visual gags to keep things buoyant.

As of now there are no major awards publicly listed for Plus-Sized Elf, which is common for newer animated comedies still finding their footing. The series has potential to attract attention if it builds a larger audience.