The upcoming anime adaptation of Yūki Kimikawa’s Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! light novel series has released a new video, unveiling additional cast and staff members, previewing the opening song, and confirming its premiere date of July 3, 2025. Fans of the fantasy cooking series have much to look forward to with these exciting updates.
What’s New?
The latest promotional video offers a glimpse into the anime’s world, characters, and the mouthwatering dishes that will be featured. Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements:
- Premiere Date: The anime will debut on July 3, 2025, on AT-X at 10:00 p.m. JST, followed by Tokyo MX at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 4 at 12 midnight). It will later air on CBC and BS11.
- Opening Theme Song: The video showcases the opening theme song “Unique,” performed by the vocal band Dannie May.
- Additional Cast: Three new cast members have been revealed:
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Henrietta
- Mariya Ise as Vivia
- Satsumi Matsuda as Bachel
- Additional Staff: Several new staff members have joined the team:
- Prop Design: Shinobu Ookawa, Yasukazu Shōji
- Art Director: Kenji Kato
- Color Key Artist: Nao Satō
- Compositing Director of Photography: Atsushi Satō (Studio Shamrock)
- Editing: Naoki Watanabe
- Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
- Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
The Story So Far
Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! follows the story of Dennis, a former member of the Silverwing Battalion, one of the strongest adventurer parties. After being betrayed and exiled by his own comrades, Dennis decides to pursue his true passion: cooking.
Stripped of his adventurer life, Dennis opens a restaurant in the countryside, aiming to create a haven for outcasts and those rejected by society. He teams up with Atelier, a young girl who was once a noble but was forced into slavery. Together, they create a unique dining experience, offering not just food but also healing and community to their eclectic clientele.
Dennis uses his exceptional cooking skills to solve the problems of his customers, facing challenges with his “competent cooking skills,” and protecting his friends with his wok! The restaurant becomes a gathering place for exiled knights, boastful mages, overworked sages, and others who find solace in Dennis’s delicious and comforting meals.
Production Team
The anime adaptation is being produced by OLM Team Yoshioka, known for their visually appealing depiction of food. The key staff members include:
- Director: Jōji Shimura (Tamagotchi! series, Animal Crossing film)
- Series Composition: Deko Akao (Arakawa Under the Bridge, Ragna Crimson)
- Character Design: Aoi Yamato (Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!)
- Music: Masato Kōda (KonoSuba franchise)
- Animation Production: OLM Team Yoshioka
From Light Novel to Anime
Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! began as a web novel series written by Yūki Kimikawa on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2018. Overlap acquired the series and began publishing it as a light novel with illustrations by Gaou in 2019. As of June 2020, three volumes have been released.
The series also has a manga adaptation illustrated by Tsumumi, which has been serialized online via Overlap’s Comic Gardo website since September 2019. Kaiten Books publishes the English version of the manga.
The anime adaptation was announced in December 2024, generating excitement among fans of the series.
Where to Watch
The anime will premiere on July 3, 2025, on AT-X and Tokyo MX in Japan. Details on international streaming options are yet to be announced, but Crunchyroll is likely to stream the series.
Characters
- Dennis: Voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi, Dennis is the main protagonist, a former adventurer with exceptional cooking skills who opens a restaurant for outcasts.
- Atelier: Voiced by Marika Tachibana, Atelier is a former noblewoman who becomes Dennis’s partner and the poster girl for the restaurant.
- Henrietta: Voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro, Henrietta is a new character introduced in the anime.
- Vivia: Voiced by Mariya Ise, Vivia is another new character joining the cast.
- Bachel: Voiced by Satsumi Matsuda, Bachel is the third new character revealed in the latest update.
Popularity
The Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! series has gained significant popularity, with over 850,000 copies in circulation. Its blend of fantasy, cooking, and heartwarming themes has resonated with readers and viewers alike. The anime adaptation is expected to further expand the series’ fanbase.
In Conclusion
With the release of the new promotional video, Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime of the Summer 2025 season. The series promises a delightful mix of culinary adventures, heartwarming stories, and a celebration of community, all set in a vibrant fantasy world. Mark your calendars for July 3, 2025, and get ready to savor the flavors of the Outcast’s Restaurant!
