The upcoming anime adaptation of Sora Suigetsu and DeeCHA’s light novel series, Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank Bōkensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiro Madōshi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (translated as Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! or The White Mage Who Was Banished From the Hero’s Party Is Picked Up By an S-Rank Adventurer: This White Mage is Too Out of the Ordinary!), is generating buzz with new information about its cast, ending theme, and premiere date. Here’s a breakdown of the latest updates.
Premiere Date and Streaming
Mark your calendars! Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! will begin streaming in advance on d Anime Store and ABEMA on July 5, 2025, at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 6 at midnight). Following the streaming premiere, the anime will air on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and BS Fuji channels starting July 10, 2025.
For international viewers, Crunchyroll has licensed the series and will stream it under the title Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
New Cast Members
Alongside the main cast, several new voice actors have been announced, adding depth to the world and characters:
- M.A.O as Claire/Kureha: The second princess of the empire, Claire, possesses the unique ability to control monsters with magic. She conceals her true identity and goes by the name Kureha while interacting with Lloyd and the others.
Previously Announced Cast
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Lloyd
- Rina Hidaka as Yui
- Haruka Shiraishi as Silica
- Daisuke Hirose as Cross
- Yūichirō Umehara as Daggers
- Ryōhei Kimura as Allen
- Yui Ishikawa as Rina
- Mizuki Mano as Miiya
- Ayaka Nanase as Lulu
- Saeko Ooki as Sheena
- Toshiki Masuda as Will
- Nichika Ōmori as Ryouen
- Marina Inoue as Merlin
Ending Theme Song
The ending theme song, titled “Hikaru Sasu Tobira” (The Door that Lets Light In), will be performed by the talented singer ChouCho. The opening theme song is “Junjō de Are” (Be of Pure Heart) by Gakuto Kajiwara, who also voices the main character, Lloyd.
Production Staff
The anime is being brought to life by a dedicated team:
- Original Creator: Sora Suigetsu (Novel), Wasabi Mukuno (Manga)
- Original Character Design: DeeCHA
- Director: Hiroshi Tamada
- Series Composition: Akihiko Inari
- Character Design: Yūta Itō
- Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Tsubasa Handa
- Sound Director: Hozumi Gōda
- Theme Song Arrangement (OP): Fuwari (Dream Monster)
- Theme Song Composition (OP): Gakuto Kajiwara
- Theme Song Lyrics (OP): Gakuto Kajiwara
- Theme Song Performance (OP): Gakuto Kajiwara
- Animation Production: Felix Film
- Music Production: Lantis
- Sound Production: Jinnan Studio
Synopsis
The story follows Lloyd, a white mage who is kicked out of the hero’s party with the dismissive words, “We don’t need a white magician who isn’t good enough.” Now jobless and uncertain, Lloyd unexpectedly finds himself accompanying an S-rank adventurer party on a quest. Little does he know, this chance encounter will lead to the hero’s party’s downfall and his own rise to fame.
Lloyd, despite his extraordinary support magic abilities, sees himself as ordinary. As he embarks on his new adventure, he remains unaware of his unparalleled power. The anime promises a tale of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the unexpected journey of a seemingly average mage becoming an extraordinary adventurer.
Light Novel and Manga
The original light novel series by Sora Suigetsu began serialization online in March 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Futabasha later acquired the series, publishing seven volumes under their M Novels imprint as of November 2024.
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Wasabi Mukuno, has been serialized online via Futabasha’s Gaugau Monster website since January 2021. As of May 2025, the manga’s chapters have been collected into nine tankōbon volumes.
In Conclusion
With its engaging storyline, charming characters, and a blend of adventure and fantasy, Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! is shaping up to be a must-watch anime of Summer 2025. The latest updates regarding the cast, ending theme, and streaming premiere have further heightened anticipation for this promising series. Be sure to catch it on Crunchyroll and other streaming platforms starting in July!
