Kenichi Yamada, a single, 35-year-old businessman, has spent the majority of his adult life playing every MMORPG to hit the market. Tired of the constant cycle of repetitive, newbie-centric gameplay, he is immediately drawn in by the promise of a new game that, on top of being never-ending, offers up a "Hell Mode"—a difficulty level that makes it nigh impossible to level up but also promises uncapped growth potential. Upon selecting the newly released Summoner class, Kenichi finds himself reborn as Allen, an infant in a serf family, with nothing but his wits and old memories to guide him.
Cast: Mizuki Ooyagi
12 episodes
1. BORN AGAIN AT BOTTOM-TIERA hardcore gamer is reborn when he chooses to play on Hell Mode difficulty. Now he needs to figure out how his summoning skills work. While still a baby.TV-14CC24minJan 10, 2026
2. THE APPRAISAL CEREMONYLittle does Allen know that the Appraisal Ceremony will expose the brutal reality of playing on Hell Mode.TV-14CC24minJan 17, 2026
3. TROUBLEAllen experiments with his Summoner abilities, unaware that a coming crisis will remind him that the world he treats as a game is a harsh reality for others.TV-14CC24minJan 24, 2026
4. ALLEN SPILLS THE BEANSAllen decides to tell his parents about his abilities.TV-14CC24minJan 31, 2026
5. A SUMMONER'S POTENTIALAllen's hunting strategies have paid off, but the fledgling summoner still has a long way to go. Especially when he must now deduce the purpose of his new storage skill.TV-14CC24minFeb 7, 2026
6. OUTWARD BOUNDThe baron wishes to observe Allen's boar hunts firsthand. If he's impressed, there may even be a reward; one that could change both Allen and his family's life forever.TV-14CC24minFeb 14, 2026
7. LIFE WITH THE GRANVELLESAllen begins his new life as a manservant of the Gravelle Family. Fortunately for him, that doesn't mean the end of a life of monster hunting.TV-14CC24minFeb 21, 2026
8. HUNTSMANAllen's uncanny ability to hunt monsters earns him a promotion, and the baron's family awaits a visit from the eldest son. Life is good. For now.TV-14CC24minFeb 28, 2026
9. THE MURDERGALSHAllen realizes he's still got a long way to go after a B-rank monster attacks the city. If he wants to face the challenges ahead, he must unlock his class's true potential.TV-14CC24minMar 7, 2026
10. THE NOBLE'S DUTYAllen may have figured out his class, but that doesn't mean he's figured out the world.TV-14CC24minMar 14, 2026
11. SNEAK ATTACKAllen merely sees the Armored Ant colony as a test of his abilities. He has no idea that victory could lead to political consequences.TV-14CC24minMar 21, 2026
12. THE ESCAPEAllen and Cecil have a long, dangerous road ahead of them. Reaching safety means facing more than just one threat.TV-14CC24minMar 28, 2026
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Kenichi Yamada, a single, 35-year-old businessman, has spent the majority of his adult life playing every MMORPG to hit the market. Tired of the constant cycle of repetitive, newbie-centric gameplay, he is immediately drawn in by the promise of a new game that, on top of being never-ending, offers up a "Hell Mode"—a difficulty level that makes it nigh impossible to level up but also promises uncapped growth potential. Upon selecting the newly released Summoner class, Kenichi finds himself reborn as Allen, an infant in a serf family, with nothing but his wits and old memories to guide him.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Mizuki Ooyagi
- Studio
- Yokohama Animation Laboratory, MBS, NetEase Games
