The upcoming TV anime adaptation of “My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s” has unveiled additional cast members, production staff, and details regarding its opening theme song in a new promotional video. The series is set to premiere in October 2025.
Expanded Voice Cast
Joining the previously announced cast members, Takeo Otsuka as the protagonist Akira Oda and Saku Mizuno as the main heroine Amelia Rosequartz, are three new voice actors. Sanae Kobayashi (known for Allen Walker in D.Gray-man) has been cast as Yoru, a demon of the “Black Cat” race. Konomi Tamura and Junichi Suwabe have also been added to the cast, though their specific roles were not detailed in the provided information.
Key Production Staff
The anime is being produced by studio SUNRISE. The main staff involved in bringing the light novel series to life include:
- Director: Nobuyoshi Habara, recognized for his work on the Fafner series.
- Series Composition & Script: Kunihiko Okada, who has contributed to titles such as Yowamushi Pedal.
- Character Designers: Hirona Okada and Kaori Saito.
- Monster Designer: Rihiro Yamane.
- Main Animator: Mitsuru Ishihara.
- Music Composer: Satoshi Igarashi of TOKYO LOGIC.
Opening Theme Song Details
The new main trailer for the anime features the opening theme song titled “Issen” (Flash), performed by the Japanese virtual girls duo VESPERBELL. Composed of YOMI and KASUKA, this marks VESPERBELL’s first time performing a theme song for an anime series. KASUKA expressed the duo’s efforts to encapsulate the tension, speed, strength, and conflict of the characters within the music, hoping fans will enjoy the soundtrack alongside the anime and original novel.
