The wait is over for fans of I Left My A-Rank Party! The anime is set to premiere on January 12, 2025, and this exciting news was announced through a brand-new promotional video released on November 12, 2024. The video not only confirms the release date but also reveals additional cast members who will bring this fantasy story to life. Let’s dive into all the details about this upcoming series!
A Little About I Left My A-Rank Party
The anime I Left My A-Rank Party is adapted from the popular fantasy light novel series by Kosuke Uenami. The full title of the story is I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths. It follows the story of Yuke Feldio, a skilled red mage and alchemist, who decides to leave his original adventure team, Thunderpike, because of constant criticism and mockery from his teammates. Instead, Yuke forms a new party with his former students and begins a thrilling journey into dungeons filled with monsters and mysteries. The series promises a blend of action, friendship, and a deep dive into fantasy adventures.
Key Details from the New Trailer
On November 12, the anime’s official website and social media accounts shared the new trailer, confirming that the show will kick off on January 12, 2025. Fans in Japan can catch it on Nippon Television Network and BS NTV a week later, on January 18. International fans don’t have to worry, as Crunchyroll will stream the anime for viewers outside Japan.
In the trailer, we get a glimpse of Yuke’s journey with his new party members—Rain, Silk, and Marina. We also see the dangers they face together in the dungeon, which makes the upcoming anime look both thrilling and adventurous. The trailer even teases the anime’s opening theme, “Enter,” performed by Kazuma Kawamura from the J-Pop group The Rampage from EXILE TRIBE, adding even more excitement for fans.
New Characters and Voice Cast
The anime’s official site revealed a lineup of new characters and voice actors. Here’s a look at some of the characters joining the adventure:
- Simon: Played by Yoshiki Nakajima, Simon is the leader of the Thunderpike A-Rank party, Yuke’s old team.
- Jamie: Voiced by M.A.O, Jamie is a young mage from Thunderpike.
- Barry: Brought to life by Sekai from EXILE/FANTASTICS, Barry is a fighter in Thunderpike.
- Camila: Voiced by Yoshino Nanjo, Camila serves as Thunderpike’s priest.
- Benwood: Played by Tsuyoshi Koyama, he is the guildmaster who oversees all adventurers.
- Saga: Satoshi Hino voices Saga, Yuke’s uncle, bringing family dynamics to the series.
- Mamal: Played by Hisako Kanemoto, Mamal is a supporting character.
- Camelat-kun: Voiced by Mayu Tamura from Nogizaka46, Camelat-kun is a floating artifact that records all the adventures of the Clover party.
The previously announced main cast includes Hiromu Mineta as Yuke, Nene Hieda as Rain, Natsumi Kawaida as Silk, and Hana Inami as Marina.
What’s in Store for Fans?
Fans can look forward to a story filled with action, friendship, and teamwork as Yuke and his new team venture into the unknown. The anime promises to take viewers on a magical journey, where every episode will bring new challenges, enemies, and deeper bonds among the characters. And for even more exciting news, fans can tune in on November 26, 2024, when the anime cast will appear in a live event on EMOTION Label’s YouTube channel, sharing behind-the-scenes details.
The Creative Team Behind the Anime
The anime is directed by Katsumi Ono, known for his work in the fantasy genre, and it’s produced by Bandai Namco Pictures. The series composition is handled by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, while Masakazu Yamazaki serves as the chief animation director. Other important crew members include Go Sakabe for music composition and Akira Kikuchi as the action animation director. The anime’s ending theme, Treasure Chest, is sung by Yuki Tanaka, adding a heartfelt touch to the series’ soundtrack.
