The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing has released its first promotional video, revealing additional cast members, the main production staff, and details on the anime’s theme songs. The series is officially slated to premiere in January 2026.
The new promotional video provides a fresh look at the fantasy world protagonist Allen must navigate, highlighting the challenges of his chosen “Hell Mode” difficulty.
Key Staff Behind the Hardcore Isekai Adaptation
Yokohama Animation Lab will be producing the Hell Mode anime. Leading the production team is Director Masato Tamagawa, known for his work on The Great Cleric. Daishiro Tanimura, who previously handled series composition for Magical Destroyers, will be in charge of the series scripts. Character designs will be managed by Kei Tsushima, while the musical score will be a collaborative effort by Misaki Tsuchida, Moyu Kanazaki, Junko Nakajima, Kanade Sakuma, Reiko Abe, Kaho Sawada, Beau Damian, and Tsugumi Tanaka.
Expanded Voice Cast Enhances the World of Hell Mode
Previously announced main cast members include Mutsumi Tamura as Allen, Mayu Iizuka as Krena, Tasuku Hatanaka as Dogora, and Ayaka Senbongi as Cecil Granvelle.
The newly unveiled cast members set to join the adventure are:
- Hideo Ishikawa as Rodan
- Sayaka Ohara as Theresia
- Makoto Koichi as Mesh (also romanized as Matthew)
Theme Songs Set the Tone for Isekai Survival
The opening theme for Hell Mode will be “Haku,” performed by the pop-rock band Atarayo, known for their work on The Dangers in My Heart Season 2. The ending theme, “Sanctuary,” will be sung by Kaya, who has also performed for Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!.
About Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
The Hell Mode anime is based on the popular light novel series written by Hamuo and illustrated by Mo. The story follows Yamada Kenichi, a hardcore gamer frustrated by easy games, who stumbles upon an untitled game offering an incomparable challenge. Opting for the “Hell Mode” difficulty, he finds himself reincarnated in a harsh new world as a serf named Allen. In this world, every skill and level requires 100 times more experience, forcing him into an arduous grind to unlock the secrets of his unique Summoner class.
The light novel series, which began serialization on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in November 2019, is published by Earth Star Entertainment and has 11 volumes as of March 2025. J-Novel Club licenses both the original light novels and Tetta Enji’s manga adaptation for English publication.
