My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's: Premiere Date, Theme Song, and Anime Details

Introduction to the Anime "My Status as an Assassin..."

The highly anticipated anime My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's, based on Matsuri Akai’s light novel, has revealed its premiere date: October 6. The animated adaptation promises to bring a world full of intrigue, action, and complex character dynamics to the screen. The series is based on a popular web novel that began in January 2017, which was then adapted into a manga and now, an anime.

Premiere Date, Streaming Platforms, and Theme Song

The anime will premiere on October 6 on TV Tokyo at 1:30 AM JST (early morning on October 7). Fans can also stream it on the d Anime Store and ABEMA in Japan. For those outside of Asia, Crunchyroll will handle worldwide distribution.

The ending theme song, "Like Gravity," is a highlight. Performed by BONNIE PINK, the song's lyrics were inspired by the relationship between the main characters, Akira and Amelia. The artist describes the song as an expression of the bond between them and their shared struggle in a dangerous world. The opening theme, "ISSEN" (Flash of Light), is performed by VESPERBELL.

Voice Cast and Production Team Behind the Anime

The anime features an impressive voice cast, including Takeo Ōtsuka as Akira Oda, Saku Mizuno as Amelia Rosequartz, and Junichi Suwabe as Saran Mithray. Nobuyoshi Habara is directing, known for his work on Fafner in the Azure and Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love.

The creative team also includes Kunihiko Okada on series scripts, Hirona Okada and Kaori Saito handling character designs, and Masahiro Yamane on monster designs. The original music is composed by Satoshi Igarashi, enhancing the overall quality of the production.

Plot and Inspiration: An Unexpected Assassin in a Fantasy World

The story follows Oda Akira, an unremarkable student who, along with his classmates, is transported to a fantasy world. Due to his low profile and exceptional skills, Akira finds himself transformed into a silent assassin who surpasses even the most powerful heroes in the kingdom.

With the help of Amelia Rosequartz, a half-elf spirit, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy and must face the king himself to exact revenge and restore order to this new world. The inspiration for BONNIE PINK's ending song came directly from the anime's materials, including the comics and visuals, effectively capturing the essence of the story.