Fans of the popular “I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too” (Isekai de Cheat Skill o Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai o mo Musōsuru) anime can mark their calendars, as a new television special is officially slated to air at the end of March 2026. The announcement, made during the “Fantasia Bunko Hōsōkyoku Aki no Dai Kanshasai” livestream event, confirmed the return of key staff and cast members, along with the unveiling of a teaser visual and new character designs.
Details on the Highly Anticipated TV Special
The special will continue the adventures of protagonist Yūya Tenjō, who gained extraordinary abilities after discovering a portal to another world. While specific plot details remain under wraps, hints suggest Yuya will confront new challenges and delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding his powers. Teaser visuals released alongside the announcement depict Yuya wielding red and white flames, indicating high-intensity action. Furthermore, the narrative is expected to include a summer vacation theme, with scenes at a beach and a spooky shrine, where characters will face a “very REAL evil that looks just like a Demon”.
Returning Staff and Studio Millepensee
The creative team behind the successful first season will be reprising their roles for the upcoming special. Shin Itagaki, who served as chief director for the original anime, will return to direct the special. Hiromi Kimura is also back as the character designer, ensuring visual consistency with the previous adaptation. Animation production will once again be handled by Studio Millepensee, with UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS overseeing planning and production.
Familiar Voices Reprise Their Roles
The core voice cast members are confirmed to return for the television special, much to the delight of fans. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka will lend his voice to the protagonist Yūya Tenjō. Akari Kitō is set to return as Kaori Hōjō, and Kaori Maeda will once again voice Lexia von Arcelia. This continuity in both staff and cast aims to maintain the established tone and quality of the series.
New Character Visuals Revealed
In addition to the broadcast window, new character setting images were unveiled for Yuty (in a uniform version) and Ken Sei (Fist Saint), hinting at their roles or updated appearances within the special. These reveals build anticipation for what new developments and interactions these characters will have in the upcoming story.
Background of “I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World”
The “I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too” franchise originated as a light novel series written by Miku and illustrated by Rein Kuwashima. Yen Press publishes both the light novels and their manga adaptation in English. The story follows Yuya, a bullied boy who discovers a magical door, leading him to a fantasy world filled with powerful skills and rare treasures. The ability to travel between this new world and Earth allows him to transform his life in both realities.
The first season of the TV anime premiered in April 2023 and ran for 13 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime globally as it aired, including an English dub, making the series accessible to a wide international audience. The franchise has garnered significant attention, with the book series boasting over 3 million copies in circulation worldwide. A browser game, “Isekai de Cheat Skill o Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai o mo Musōsuru – Level Up wa Jinsei o Kaeta: Parallel Universe,” also launched worldwide in multiple languages in July.
The upcoming TV special at the end of March 2026, with some reports pinpointing March 30, 2026, promises to further expand on Yuya’s dual-world adventures and delve into new facets of his extraordinary journey.
