Meeting the Favorite Manga Author: Episode 1 Story and Preview Cuts Released

The TV anime adaptation of Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! (Japanese title: Tadaima, Ojama Saremasu!) has released the story summary and preview images for its first episode. The series is based on the work by Watomura and published via C-moa Comics.

Episode 1 is scheduled to air on April 7, 2026, at 1:29 AM JST. Following its Japanese broadcast, the series will be made available on various international streaming platforms.

Plot Overview and Episode 1 Details

The story centers on Rinko Nakama, a 24-year-old office worker who lives alone and identifies as a closet otaku. Rinko utilizes anime and manga to recover from the exhaustion of her professional life.

The narrative conflict begins when Rinko’s attempts to relax with anime are interrupted by aggressive wall-slamming protests coming from the neighbor in the room to her right.

Satsuki, a gentleman living to Rinko’s left, offers to assist her by pretending to be her boyfriend. He proposes that they attempt to resolve the dispute by speaking with the neighbor through the wall.

The situation escalates when a person unexpectedly kicks through the wall and appears before them. This individual is revealed to be Usada, also known as Usaharu-sensei, who is the original creator of Bunny and Cat Club, Rinko’s favorite manga series.

Production and Background

The project is managed by the Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! Anime Production Committee. The series focuses on the intersection of Rinko’s secret hobbies and her unexpected encounter with a professional manga author through a physical breach in her living space.

The release of the preview cuts and story details comes as part of the promotional rollout for the Spring 2026 anime season, highlighting the series’ premise of mistaken identities and the clash between a fan and her idol.