Will You Clean This For Me? Episode 1: Release date and everything we need to know

Still from the anime
Still from the anime (Image credit: Okuruto Noboru)

Fans who had been waiting for an update for Will You Clean This For Me? the production team has finally received a release date, and the wait seems to be less than anticipated. As this series is part of the Winter 2026 anime season, fans are naturally wanting to get more information to decide if this series is worth watching because many popular titles are also making a comeback. For those who want some additional information on Will You Clean This For Me? anime, it is based on the slice-of-life manga by Mitsuru Hattori.

Overall, the series promises a gentle, emotionally rich story set against the soothing seaside backdrop of Atami. According to official sources, it is confirmed that Will You Clean This For Me? Episode 1 is going to be released on January 5, 2025. This anime will first air on local Japanese TV channels and then soon be available to stream on Crunchyroll as part of a simulcast.


What is the plot of Will You Clean This For Me?

Still from the anime (Image credit: Okuruto Noboru)
Still from the anime (Image credit: Okuruto Noboru)

The story of Will You Clean This For Me? is about Wakana Kinme, who is a young woman who runs a humble laundry service. She is loved by everyone because of her personality. When it comes to doing her job, Wakana is extremely diligent, but turns out her life is not all happy-go-lucky.

She actually has lost her memories and has absolutely no recollection of her past. That is why all of her energy is translated into her work, and Wakana constantly takes her job so seriously that it has become part of her personality to believe that clothes and personal belongings carry the memories of their owners.

What makes Wakana’s story especially poignant is that she herself has lost her memory. With no recollection of her past life, she pours her entire heart into her work, finding meaning through the lives of others. Episode 1 is expected to introduce this premise gently, focusing on atmosphere, daily routines, and emotional subtlety rather than dramatic twists.


Fan reactions

Still from the anime (Image credit: Okuruto Noboru)
Still from the anime (Image credit: Okuruto Noboru)

When it comes to slice-of-life anime, the anime community usually has high expectations because currently, there are many series in the isekai and shonen genres. So with Will You Clean This For Me? there are many fans who have been waiting to have a change in pace. The most common reactions all over social media that reflect the hype are:

"As someone who runs a laundry service. Peak is coming 🤓" said one fan.
"if this flops like solo leveling i'm suing the internet and moving to a cabin with no wifi" stated a fan.
"THIS IS GOING TO BE PEAK!!!! CANT WAIT," stated a netizen.
"Sankarea has beautiful art. Rea is beautiful. That other girl, Ranko I think, there's a few great spicy panels with her.. This story, unfortunately, for me is bad. Everything was predictable. The ending though is beyond the entire rest of the story because it is quite sad." added another fan.

As the anime is going to be animated by produced by Okuruto Noboru, a studio known for thoughtful pacing and character-driven storytelling. When episode 1 gets released, the anime community will be present, and this series has a fighting chance to become a popular comfort show.


Final thoughts

With its serene visuals, heartfelt premise, and strong creative team, Will You Clean This For Me? Episode 1 is shaping up to be one of Winter 2026’s most quietly impactful premieres, a show designed not to overwhelm, but to soothe.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade