The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) has unveiled its main promotional video, offering fans a sneak peek at the series’ opening and ending theme songs. The highly anticipated anime is set to premiere on October 1, 2025, in Japan.
Dive Into the World of a Skill-less Hero
The new promotional video showcases the anime’s vibrant animation from Studio A-CAT and provides a taste of the musical direction for the series. The adaptation is based on the light novel series written by Shichio Kuzu and illustrated by Yumehito Ueda, which began as a web novel in November 2017. One Peace Books publishes the manga adaptation in English.
Opening Theme: “Reincarnation” by Kaya
The main promo video features the opening theme song, titled “Reincarnation,” performed by Kaya. This track sets an energetic tone for the series, which follows Arel, a protagonist born without a class or skills in a world where a goddess bestows such attributes.
Ending Theme: “Kiseki Nanka Iranai” by Utahime Dream All Stars
Accompanying the series’ conclusion will be the ending theme song, “Kiseki Nanka Iranai” (I Don’t Need Something Like a Miracle), performed by Utahime Dream All Stars. While the full song was not previewed extensively in the main video, its title hints at the resilient spirit of the protagonist.
Premiere and Streaming Information
Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! will begin its broadcast in Japan on Tokyo MX on October 1, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. JST, followed by BS Fuji on October 2 and AT-X on October 6. For international viewers, HIDIVE will be streaming the series as it airs. HIDIVE also held the world premiere of the first episode at Anime NYC in August.
Cast and Staff Bringing the Story to Life
The anime boasts a talented cast and production team:
- Arel will be voiced by Kenshō Ono.
- Laina is played by Saori Hayami.
- Lilia is voiced by Sumire Uesaka.
- Kufa is voiced by Rumi Ōkubo.
- Farah is played by Mai Nakahara.
- Leon is played by Shinya Takahashi.
- Astea is played by Carin Isobe.
- Mila is played by Yuka Iguchi.
The series is directed by Kaoru Yabana at Studio A-Cat, with Chabo Higurashi handling series supervision and scriptwriting. Hiroto Morishita is the sound director, and Kent Asahina is composing the music.
The Premise of Hero Without a Class
The story of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! centers on Arel, the son of a renowned Sword Princess and Archmage. Despite his prestigious lineage, Arel is born without a class or any special skills. In a world where one’s class and skills, bestowed by a goddess at the age of ten, dictate their life’s path, Arel must rely on his unwavering determination and natural talents. His journey is about proving that even without inherent abilities, one can still achieve greatness and become a new kind of hero through sheer hard work and ingenuity.
