The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Adventurer Gets an Anime! Premiere Date and Cast Revealed

An Epic Journey Gets a New Beginning: The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer Anime Premieres in January 2026

The popular manga series The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer (29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō) is officially getting an anime adaptation, set to premiere in January 2026. This highly anticipated series will bring the story of veteran adventurer Shinonome Hajime and his companion, Lilui, to the screen with detailed visuals and expressive voice acting. The story follows Hajime as he navigates the solitary life of an experienced adventurer, a routine that is turned upside down by the arrival of Lilui, a mysterious orphan he decides to adopt.

Star-Studded Cast Brings Characters to Life

The announcement of the anime's voice cast has generated even more excitement. Makoto Furukawa will voice Shinonome Hajime, and Sayumi Suzushiro will take on the role of Lilui. They're joined by an impressive lineup of notable actors, including Shizuka Ito (known for her role as Sailor Venus) as the powerful succubus, Veronica Bali; Yuki Kuwahara as the skilled dwarf artisan, Anyango; and Tomohiro Ono as Veronica's masochistic servant, Rishat. Each actor has expressed their enthusiasm for their roles, promising to capture the unique complexities and charming dynamics of their characters.

The Creative Team Behind the Animation

The anime is led by director Toshiki Fukushima, who is also overseeing the series composition. Character design is handled by the talented Yoshihiro Nagamori, known for his work on Beyblade X. The production is being handled by HORNETS, a studio with a solid reputation for high-quality animation, including its work on 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!.

What to Expect: A Story of Found Family and Adventure

Adapted from the manga written and illustrated by Ippei Nara, the series has been serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine since January 2016, with 19 volumes released so far. The story begins when Shinonome Hajime, a lone adventurer, finds a young woman named Rirui (Lilui) about to be devoured by a slime in a dungeon. Unable to leave her behind, he adopts her, only to discover she has special abilities and a mysterious past. The anime promises to explore the bond between Hajime and Lilui as they face challenges and embark on new adventures together, all while retaining the humor, heartwarming moments, and action that define the original manga.