My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Release Date, Story, Characters
"My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's" is the latest addition to the list of isekai releases in this anime season. It premiered in early October 2025 and has attracted a strong fanbase of viewers who enjoy isekai anime that revolve around the pursuit of a dangerous truth.
"My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's" premiered on October 6, 2025. Its first season is available for streaming in India and America on Crunchyroll, with its episodes releasing every Monday.
"My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's" is the story of Akira Oda, an ordinary highschooler, who is transported into another world along with his classmates. Upon entering the new world, every student is granted a unique power, making them stand apart. Akira, who is thought to have no extra-ordinary ability, soon finds out about his unique and secretive skill of being an assassin. This skill grants him a status that exceeds that of the "hero," which is believed to be the highest honour in his group. This secretive skill lands him in dangerous situation as he utilises this ability to uncover the dark secrets of the king who's behind their summoning.
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The anime has a bunch of unique characters, each adding something new to the series. Its list of characters includes:
| Character | Japanese Voice Actor | English Voice Actor |
| Akira Oda | Takeo Ōtsuka | Austin Tindle |
| Amelia Rosequartz | Saku Mizuno | Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Yoru | Sanae Kobayashi | |
| Lia Lagoon | Konomi Tamura | Dani Chambers |
| Saran Mithray | Junichi Suwabe | James Cheek |
| Tsukasa Satō | Ayato Morinaga | Mark Allen Jr. |
| Kyosuke Asahina | Masaaki Mizunaka | Garret Storms |
TMS Entertainment produces the anime with animation provided by Sunrise Studio, a division of Bandai Namco Filmworks. Its opening theme is "Issen" (Flash of Light) by Vesperbell, and the ending theme is "Like Gravity" by BONNIE PINK.
"My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's" is the anime adaptation of the novel series written by Matsuri Akai. Tōzai and Hiroyuki Aigamo handle the light novel and manga illustrations for the series, respectively. All formats of the series are popular with fans who enjoy isekai anime, set in the backdrop of magic and mystery.
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