The inaugural season of the popular anime series My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s officially concluded on December 22, 2025, with its highly anticipated twelfth episode. The finale delivered a climactic resolution to protagonist Akira Oda’s perilous mission, leaving viewers to ponder the moral complexities of his journey and the future of the fantasy-isekai adaptation.
Akira Oda Faces His Toughest Test in Episode 12
The final episode, titled “織田晶は暗殺者になる” (“Akira Oda Becomes an Assassin”), centered on Akira’s deeply personal and morally fraught decision to assassinate Gram. Despite having multiple opportunities to delegate the act or let others intervene, Akira chose to carry out the mission himself, believing it was necessary to protect Amelia and avenge Commander Saran.
A poignant element of the finale was the revelation of a posthumous message from Commander Saran, reinforcing the bond between the two characters and underscoring the tragic end to their mentorship. The episode highlighted Akira’s internal struggle after committing the act, grappling with the absence of remorse for killing a truly evil individual like Gram. This internal conflict, and Amelia’s unwavering support in the face of Akira’s pain, formed a powerful emotional core for the season’s close. The episode skillfully tied back to the series’ beginning, culminating in an assassin’s duel atop Gram’s manor.
Production Details and Accessibility
Produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Sunrise, the anime adaptation of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s ran for a total of 12 episodes. The series premiered in Japan on October 7, 2025, airing on networks such as TV Tokyo and BS Fuji. Internationally, Crunchyroll streamed the anime in numerous regions, including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, offering both English subtitles and same-day English dubs for its audience. The English dub, featuring Austin Tindle as Akira Oda, has been praised for its performances.
The Future: Will There Be a Season 2?
As the credits rolled on the first season, many fans are left wondering about the possibility of a second season. The anime is based on a popular light novel series written by Matsuri Akai and illustrated by Tōzai, which began serialization in 2017, and a manga adaptation.
Currently, the status of a second season for My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s is officially “fate to be determined.” Reports suggest that the first season adapted the initial four volumes of the light novel. While the fifth volume of the light novel was released concurrently with the anime’s airing, there hasn’t been a consistent release of new volumes for several years prior. This could impact the immediate prospects for a follow-up season, making it “unlikely, at least for the foreseeable future,” according to some fan discussions, though an eventual second season is still considered a possibility given the series’ backing.
