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Is Plus-Sized Elf Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

Comedy Fantasy Adaptation Ongoing
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What is Plus-Sized Elf?
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Plus-Sized Elf (also known as Elf-san wa Yaserarenai) is a unique blend of comedy and fantasy. The story follows Naoe-kun, a professional massage therapist who encounters a very unusual patient: a lovely lady with emerald eyes and pointy ears. While she looks every bit the elf from a fantasy forest, she has one unexpected trait—a bodacious body caused by her obsession with human junk food after leaving her own world.

If you are looking for a lighthearted series about the struggle between delicious treats and health goals, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.

Is the anime really finished?
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Whether the anime provides a satisfying conclusion depends on how much of the story you want to experience. The anime is an adaptation of the original manga series that ran from 2016 to 2020. However, for those seeking the complete narrative, the story continues beyond the original run.

There is a sequel manga titled Plus-Sized Elf: Second Helping, which began serialization in 2021. Because of this, viewers who only watch the anime will miss out on the subsequent events detailed in the sequel material. To get the full picture and see where the characters end up, you will eventually want to buy the manga and its sequel.

Who should watch Plus-Sized Elf?
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This series is best suited for fans of low-stress comedy and fantasy settings. The appeal lies in the juxtaposition of a high-fantasy creature dealing with the very mundane, modern struggle of dieting and junk food cravings. It is a perfect pick for an audience that enjoys quirky character dynamics and a humorous take on the “fish out of water” trope.

While you enjoy the show, why not pick up some Plus-Sized Elf merchandise to show your support for the series?

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Depending on whether you prefer animation or reading, there are a few ways to approach this series. For a detailed breakdown of how the titles connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.

The Release Order
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If you want to experience the series as it was presented to the general public, follow this path:

  1. Plus-Sized Elf (Anime)
  2. Plus-Sized Elf (Anime Side Story)

The Completionist Order
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For those who want every single piece of content in the most logical sequence:

  1. Plus-Sized Elf (Anime)
  2. Plus-Sized Elf (Anime Side Story)
  3. Plus-Sized Elf (Original Manga)
  4. Plus-Sized Elf: Second Helping (Sequel Manga)

The Source Material Path
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If you don’t mind skipping the anime or prefer reading the original art and pacing:

  1. Plus-Sized Elf (Original Manga)
  2. Plus-Sized Elf: Second Helping (Sequel Manga)

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Plus-Sized Elf • manga • 2016-12-21 to 2020-06-17 (serialized on Comic Gum)
  └─(sequel)→  Plus-Sized Elf: Second Helping • manga • 2021-11-19 (serialized on LINE app)
  └─(adaptation)→  Plus-Sized Elf • anime • 2024-07-06
   └─(side story)→   Plus-Sized Elf • anime • 2024-11-27

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