HIDIVE has officially announced its acquisition of the television anime series Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) for simulcast during the Fall 2025 season. This fantasy-adventure series is based on the popular light novel and manga series by Shichio Kuzu.
Premiere Details and Early Screening
The anime is scheduled to launch in Japan in October 2025. As part of its promotional efforts, HIDIVE will host the world premiere of the first episode of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! at Anime NYC 2025. This event will take place from August 21–24 in New York City, offering fans an early look at the series before its official fall debut. John Ledford, President of HIDIVE, expressed excitement for the series, highlighting it as the first of several exclusive simulcasts planned for their Fall 2025 lineup.
The Story of a Skill-less Hero
The narrative of Hero Without a Class unfolds in a world where a goddess bestows upon each individual a “class” and “skills” that shape their life’s trajectory. The protagonist, Arel, despite being born to a Sword Princess and an Archmage, receives neither a class nor any skills. Consequently, Arel must rely on his innate grit, determination, and natural talents to strive for greatness and become a unique kind of hero—a hero without a class.
Production and Staff
The anime adaptation is directed by Kaoru Yabana, with Chabo Higurashi overseeing and writing the series scripts. Kento Asahina is composing the music, and Hiroto Morishita is the sound director. Studio A-Cat is responsible for the animation production.
Key Voice Cast
The main voice cast for the series includes:
- Arel: Kensho Ono
- Raina: Saori Hayami
- Lilia: Sumire Uesaka
Origin and Publication
The original novel series, Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!, written by Shichio Kuzu, first debuted on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in November 2017. Earth Star Entertainment began publishing the light novel volumes with illustrations by Yumehito Ueda in July 2018, releasing four volumes in total. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Akio Nanae, commenced serialization in Comic Earth Star in November 2018, with nine compiled volumes released as of March 2025. One Peace Books has licensed the manga for English release.
