The highly anticipated second season of the fantasy anime series “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) is officially slated to premiere in October 2025. While fans eagerly await more details, current official announcements regarding the new season’s cast do not include veteran voice actor Hidenari Ugaki.
Second Season Confirmed for October 2025 Premiere
The “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” anime, based on Tsukikage’s light novel series, is set to continue its story with a second season (also referred to as “Cour 2”) beginning in October 2025. A super teaser PV trailer released in March 2025 confirmed the Fall debut. The first part of the anime aired from October to December 2024, with the second part following in October 2025. Streaming services such as Crunchyroll, Muse Asia, and Bilibili streamed the first season overseas, and the second season is expected to follow a similar pattern. The second season specifically premiered on October 6 at 11:30 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX and BS NTV, with early streaming available on d Anime Store and ABEMA from October 4.
The upcoming episodes will continue Krai Andrey’s adventures as a reluctant leader, who despite his desires for early retirement, finds himself entangled in even more chaotic situations. The opening theme song for the second season is “Algorithm” by Kiyono Yasuno, and the ending theme is “Yume no Hitokakera” (Fragment of a Dream) performed by i☆Ris.
Hidenari Ugaki’s Potential Involvement Undetermined
Despite rumors or fan speculation, official press releases and promotional materials for the second season of “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” have not listed Hidenari Ugaki among the cast members. While Ugaki is a prolific and well-regarded voice actor with a career spanning decades, there has been no confirmation of his participation in this particular anime’s upcoming season.
Hidenari Ugaki’s Notable Career
Hidenari Ugaki, born July 25, 1963, in Tokyo, Japan, is a highly recognizable voice in the anime and video game industries. Affiliated with 81 Produce, he has lent his distinctive deep and hearty voice to a multitude of memorable characters. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Argo Gulskii in “Mobile Fighter G Gundam” and Goro Majima in the popular “Yakuza” video game series. His extensive filmography includes roles in “Digimon Adventure,” “Initial D: Second Stage,” “Doraemon” (2005 series), “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders,” and “Boruto: Naruto Next Generations”. Ugaki’s ability to portray a wide range of characters, from imposing figures to fatherly roles, has solidified his status as a respected veteran in the Japanese voice acting landscape.
As of the latest announcements, fans of “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” should look forward to the confirmed October 2025 premiere for its second season, while keeping an eye on official channels for any future casting announcements.
