My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s is officially getting a TV anime adaptation by studio SUNRISE in October 2025. The first visual and trailer were revealed, along with information on the main staff and voice cast.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s Main Cast & Staff
The main voice cast for the My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s anime includes:
- Takeo Otsuka as Akira Oda
- Saku Mizuno as Amelia Rosequart
They are described:
Akira Oda: A second-year high school student with a sharp gaze and an unapproachable aura. Though he appears indifferent to others, he deeply values his family and close friends. Despite being assigned the “Assassin” role, his stats surpass the Hero class. He wields the legendary katana “Yatono-Kami,” a relic of the first Hero.
Takeo Otsuka’s comment: “At first, I thought the title made the story sound lighthearted, but it turned out to be much deeper. I believe the first episode will get viewers excited about what’s to come. The anime adaptation is shaping up wonderfully, and I hope both new and longtime fans enjoy the show!”
Amelia Rosequart: A royal elf princess and a Silver-rank adventurer. Known for her exceptional combat skills, Amelia is usually reserved and expressionless, but after being saved by Akira, she begins to show more emotions and warmth. She also has a notoriously large appetite.
Saku Mizuno’s comment: “Amelia is like a cat—reserved at first, but she slowly reveals her true emotions, especially toward Akira. Her expressions evolve throughout the story, and I hope I can bring out her charm in this adaptation. I’m honored to be part of such a fantastic project!”
You can see the two in the first teaser visual for the anime below.
The main staff for the anime includes:
- Director: Nobuyoshi Habara
- Series Composition & Script: Kunihiko Okada
- Character Designer: Hirona Okada, Kaori Saito
- Monster Design: Rihiro Yamane
- Main Animator: Mitsuru Ishihara
- Music: Satoshi Igarashi
Commemorating the anime announcement
The anime announcement was commemorated by special illustrations, with comments from the production staff also released. The novel’s illustrator and original character designer Tozai released the following illustration to commemorate the anime:
The manga’s illustration Hiroyuki Aigamo also shared a special illustration.
You can read the staff’s comments below:
Nobuyoshi Habara (Director): “Despite working in animation for over 40 years, this is my first time directing an isekai series. Initially, I was unsure, but as I read the original novel, I became fully immersed in its world. With an incredible team and talented cast, I’m excited to bring this adventure to life!”
Matsuri Akai (Original Author): “Thanks to the support of fans and everyone involved, this story has now reached anime adaptation! It still feels surreal. Seeing Akira struggle, fight, and grow in this new world has been a dream come true. I hope you all enjoy his journey!”
Satoshi Igarashi (Music Composer): “The assassin theme of the story stood out to me, so I composed the music with intense orchestral arrangements to capture the dark yet exhilarating atmosphere. From high-stakes battle sequences to emotional moments, I hope the soundtrack enhances the experience!”
What is it about?
Matsuri Akai writes the My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s (Asashin de Aru no Sutetasu ga Yusha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series, which features illustrations by Tozai. It began as a web novel by Akai n January 2017, while Overlap began publishing the series under its Overlap Bunko imprint after acquiring it in November 2017. There is also a manga adaptation by Hiroyuki Aigamo.
Seven Seas Entertainment licensed both light novel and manga in English, describing the former:
Oda Akira is the kind of guy who people forget is even there. His unassuming nature pays off, though, when his entire class is swept away to a fantasy world, and he slips easily into his new role as a silent assassin. Between his suspiciously high starting stats and too many details that don’t fit, Akira is sure something is wrong. But digging into royal secrets is a dangerous game, and when Akira uncovers an evil scheme, he also makes a powerful enemy—the very king who brought him to this world! With the help of the elven spirit medium Amelia, can he find the power to set things right, and get his revenge?
Source: My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s Official Website
© Matsuri Akai, Overlap / My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s Production Committee
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