The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of the dark fantasy light novel series, “Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!” has released its main promotional video, offering a closer look at the animated world and its characters. The new trailer also confirmed additional voice cast members and solidified a January 2026 premiere date for the series. Crunchyroll will stream the series.
Main Promo Video Showcases Dark Fantasy World and Action
The newly released main promotional video provides an immersive glimpse into the grimdark world of “Roll Over and Die.” The trailer highlights the perilous journey of protagonist Flum Apricot and introduces her companion, Milkit, in various scenes that range from intense action to heartwarming everyday moments. The video also features the opening theme song “Liberator” by PassCode and the ending theme “I need” by Yuki Tanaka, both of which were revealed with the new trailer. Shigeyuki Suga (known for his work on Orient and Berserk of Gluttony) has been confirmed as the action director, promising dynamic combat sequences.
Expanding the Cast: New Voice Actors Join the Ranks
Several new voice cast members have been announced, bringing more characters to life. Joining Ayaka Nanase, who voices the protagonist Flum Apricot, are:
- Miku Ito as Milkit
- Miki Kariya as Cyrill Sweechka
- Makoto Yasumura as Jean Inteige
- Misaki Kuno as Eterna Rinebow
- Takaya Kuroda as Gadhio Lathcutt
- Aya Endo as Maria Afenjuns
- Jin Ogasawara as Linus Radiants
- Machico as Sara Anvilen
- Masakazu Morita as Dein Phineas
- Honoka Inoue as Y’lla Jelici
- Kikuko Inoue as the narrator
Ayaka Nanase previously shared her impression of the work, stating that she was captivated by Flum’s desperate struggle to survive in hopeless situations and found the story to be unique. Miku Ito also commented on her character, Milkit, highlighting Milkit’s journey of slowly changing and expressing emotions after meeting Flum.
January 2026: The Road to Premiere
The “Roll Over and Die” TV anime is officially slated to begin airing in January 2026. The anime adaptation was first announced on April 28, 2025. The series is being produced by studio A.C.G.T and directed by Nobuharu Kamanaka. Mariko Kunisawa is handling the series composition, while Miki Matsumoto, Fumio Matsumoto, Takashi Fukuyo, and Takafumi Furusawa are responsible for character designs. Ryo Takahashi is composing the music.
The Story of “Roll Over and Die”
The anime adapts the light novel series written by kiki and illustrated by Kinta. The story, initially serialized as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in January 2018, was later acquired by Micro Magazine and published under their GC Novels imprint in July 2018. Seven Seas Entertainment licenses both the light novels and its manga adaptation for English-language release.
The narrative centers on Flum Apricot, a girl who, despite having zero stats and an unusable power called “Reversal,” is chosen for a hero’s party. Her life takes a dark turn when she is betrayed by the party’s sage, Jean Inteige, and sold into slavery. Facing a horrific fate, Flum finds a cursed sword, which awakens her hidden power and sets her on a “grimdark tale about one woman’s blood-soaked quest to reclaim her life!”
