The highly anticipated anime adaptation of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s has already kicked off its season, with the series having premiered on October 7, 2025, and new episodes dropping weekly. Fans can now catch up on the latest developments as Episode 3 was released today, October 20, 2025.
Where to Watch My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
For international audiences, My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is offering the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. New episodes are released on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT, with both English subtitles and same-day English dubs. In Japan, the series airs on TV Tokyo, BS Fuji, and Animax.
Plot Overview: An Assassin’s Unexpected Journey
The series plunges viewers into an isekai narrative where high school student Akira Oda and his classmates are summoned to another world. While his peers are granted powerful “cheat abilities” as heroes, Akira initially receives only the seemingly mediocre skills of an “assassin.” However, his status quickly surpasses even the strongest hero professions.
Akira soon grows suspicious of the king responsible for their summoning. Falsely framed for a crime, he is forced to flee, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure where his unique assassin skills prove invaluable in a world expecting a hero. The story is based on the light novel series written by Matsuri Akai and illustrated by Tōzai, which began serialization in 2017.
The Production Team Behind the Animation
The anime adaptation is a collaborative effort, produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Sunrise, a division of Bandai Namco Filmworks. Nobuyoshi Habara is directing the series, with Kunihiko Okada handling the series composition and scripts. Character designs are provided by Hirona Okada and Kaori Saito, while Masahiro Yamane is responsible for monster designs. The musical score is composed by Satoshi Igarashi.
The opening theme song, “Issen” (一閃; ‘Flash of Light’), is performed by Vesperbell, and the ending theme song, “Like Gravity,” is performed by Bonnie Pink.
What to Expect in the Ongoing Season
The first season is expected to comprise 12 episodes, with new installments arriving weekly through December 22. Early episodes have been praised for their strong visuals and compelling storytelling, blending action with emotional depth. Episode 3, released today, continues to elevate the stakes as Akira faces dangerous new threats and challenging decisions that test his resolve and unique skills as an assassin. Fans can anticipate a balance of suspenseful action, strategic planning, and dramatic moments as Akira navigates his new world.
