The upcoming anime adaptation of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s has officially revealed additional cast members, with Ayato Morinaga and Masaaki Mizunaka joining the voice ensemble. The popular isekai fantasy series is set to premiere on October 6, 2025, bringing a darker twist to the genre for the fall anime season.
New Voices Join the Assassin’s Ranks
Ayato Morinaga, known for his work in Übel Blatt, will lend his voice to the character Tsukasa Satou. Joining him is Masaaki Mizunaka, who has previously appeared in Aru Majo ga Shinu Made, cast as Kyousuke Asahina. These additions will bring key characters to life in the highly anticipated series.
Key Roles for Morinaga and Mizunaka
Morinaga’s portrayal of Tsukasa Satou and Mizunaka’s performance as Kyousuke Asahina are expected to add depth to the narrative, which centers on a protagonist navigating a treacherous new world with assassin skills far surpassing those of the summoned hero.
Premiere Date and Streaming Details
Fans can mark their calendars for October 6, 2025, as the official premiere date for My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s. Crunchyroll will stream the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS, making it widely accessible to international audiences. In Japan, the anime will air on TV Tokyo on October 7 at 1:30 AM JST, followed by broadcasts on BS Fuji and Animax, and exclusive streaming on dAnime Store and Abema.
The series is slated for a 12-episode run with a weekly release schedule.
What to Expect from the Dark Isekai Thriller
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s introduces Akira Oda, an unassuming high school student who, along with his classmates, is summoned to a fantasy world. While others are destined to be heroes, Akira discovers his stats as an assassin are unexpectedly high, allowing him to operate in the shadows. He soon uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving the very king who summoned them, leading him to take matters into his own hands with a quest for justice and revenge.
The narrative promises a darker, sharper take on the “summoned to another world” trope, exploring themes of betrayal and hidden motives. Akira is not entirely alone, joined by allies such as Amelia Rosequartz, an elven spirit medium.
Production Team and Creative Vision
The anime adaptation is being produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Sunrise, known for their extensive work in the industry. Nobuyoshi Habara (of Soukyuu no Fafner) is directing the series, with Kunihiko Okada (Seiken Gakuin no Makentsukai) handling the series composition and scriptwriting. Character designs are by Hirona Okada and Kaori Saitou, while Satoshi Igarashi is composing the music. VESPERBELL performs the opening theme “Issen,” and BONNIE PINK provides the ending theme “Like Gravity.”
The anime is based on the light novel series by Matsuri Akai, which began serialization on Shousetsuka ni Narou in January 2017. An accompanying manga adaptation, illustrated by Hiroyuki Aigamo, started in July 2018. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.
