"The Villager of Level 999" Anime: Release Date in 2026, Cast and Everything You Need to Know
(Lv999 no Murabito) is set to receive an anime adaptation in 2026, as announced by Kadokawa. The series, which has sold over 3.8 million copies, follows a unique take on the isekai genre, combining fantasy, action, and a compelling narrative about coexistence.
Plot and Characters
The story is set in Earthqualia, a world where everyone is born with a predefined class. The protagonist, Kagami Koji, is a villager who defies all expectations by reaching level 999. His journey begins when he meets Alice, the daughter of the Demon King, and they set out on an adventure to bridge the gap between humans and demons.
The main voice cast has been announced, with Satoshi Inomata voicing Kagami Koji and Nao Toyama as Alice. Both actors have expressed their enthusiasm for their roles, with Inomata fascinated by the idea of a powerful villager and Toyama describing her character as an "angel" within the demonic world.
Production and Creative Team
The anime is being produced by Brain's Base and will be directed by Yoshinobu Kasai. The creative team includes:
- Shinzo Fujita on series composition
- Kentarō Matsumoto handling character design
- Hiroshi Nakamura composing the music
The original author, Koneko Hoshizuki, and the illustrator, Fuumi, have both shared their excitement about seeing their work adapted for the screen.
The Franchise's Journey
"The Villager of Level 999" began as a web novel on the platform "Shosetsuka ni Naro" in 2015 before being published as a light novel by Kadokawa in 2016. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Kenichi Iwamoto, launched in 2017 in Comp Ace, with the 19th volume scheduled for release on August 26.
Manga Details
The Villager of Level 999
In this world, the concept of levels exist. Other than those who live off defeating monsters, most people are only around level 1 to 5. What's more, not just anyone can go out to hunt monsters; it's heavily influenced by...