Series synopsis
Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy, also known as イチゴ哀歌～雑で生イキな妹と割り切れない兄～ is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on BS Nippon TV on January 5, 2026. It ended on March 23, 2026. It stars Hana Yurimoto, Momosuke, Iroha Haruno and Yūta Igarashi.
The story centers on a pair of stepsiblings. When Kōta's father gets remarried, Kōta's first impression of his new stepsister Aika is that she is beautiful, but that image is shattered pretty quickly. His new stepsister is a super sassy and foul-mouthed gyaru who behaves uncontrollably while their parents are away, making Kōta's life a living hell. However, their relationship begins to change when Aika gradually warms up to Kōta's caring older-brother nature.
Premise
The story centers on a pair of stepsiblings. When Kōta's father gets remarried, Kōta's first impression of his new stepsister Aika is that she is beautiful, but that image is shattered pretty quickly. His new stepsister is a super sassy and foul-mouthed gyaru who behaves uncontrollably while their parents are away, making Kōta's life a living hell. However, their relationship begins to change when Aika gradually warms up to Kōta's caring older-brother nature.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hana Yurimoto as Aika Takamura
- Momosuke as Yoshiyuki Takamura
- Iroha Haruno as Misaki Takamura
- Yūta Igarashi as Kōta Takamura (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 5, 2026 | March 23, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Pair of Really Crappy Siblings! Aika, the new younger sister of Kota Takamura from his father's remarriage, is a super sassy gal who bluntly calls her stepbrother “lame” upon first meet. Calling each other names, with each holding the worst impression of the other, they begin living under the same roof. But Aika would bring men into her room and get down to business whenever the parents were out. Kota is greatly troubled by her loud and clear moans, but then one day, something changes... |
January 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Hell Are You? That day, Aika was indulging in intimacy with her boyfriend Takahashi in her room as usual. However, a certain situation stirs trouble between them. To make matters worse for Aika, Kota, who had heard the commotion, shows up at the door. Aika tries to brush him off and send him away, but Kota makes a bold move that takes them both by surprise. |
January 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
A Secret From Mom Despite Aika skipping school and bringing boys home—behavior that could be called delinquent—she hides it from her parents and acts like a model daughter... Living together, Kota witnesses her dual nature firsthand. One day, Kota accidentally runs into Aika in the bathroom right after she's had a shower. Wondering which is the real Aika, he plucks up the courage to ask her directly... |
January 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BS Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2026 |
| Runtime | 6 minutes |
| Status | ended |