The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Itsuki Togami and Yuri Kisaragi’s light novel series, Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (The Jack of All Trades Was Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party), is officially slated to premiere in January 2026. The announcement was made by the anime’s official X/Twitter account, with further details expected to be revealed in October.
What is Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō?
The anime is based on a popular fantasy light novel series that originated as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in February 2021. Kodansha later began publishing the light novel in print, with illustrations by Yuri Kisaragi, starting in September 2021. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yonezou, also commenced serialization in October 2021 and has since been compiled into fifteen volumes as of June 2025. The franchise has achieved significant success, boasting over 3.8 million copies in circulation.
The Story of Orun Dula: From Swordsman to All-Rounder
The fantasy narrative centers on Orun Dula, a skilled swordsman who, for the sake of his “Hero’s Party,” transitioned into a mage class. He even developed unique magical styles to bolster the party’s capabilities. However, his childhood friend and party leader, Oliver, cruelly expelled him, citing a perceived lack of ability and mocking him as a “jack of all trades but master of none.”
Disheartened but not defeated, Orun embarks on a solo journey as an explorer. His fate takes a dramatic turn as he encounters new allies and challenges. Determined to protect those dear to him, Orun resolves to hone his diverse skills and ascend to become the “ultimate all-rounder.” The story explores themes of self-worth, overcoming adversity, and the true meaning of strength beyond a single specialization.
Key Staff and Cast Revealed
The production team and initial voice cast for the Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō anime have been announced.
Production Team
- Director: Hiroyuki Kanbe, known for his work on Oreimo and Viper’s Creed, is helming the project at animation studio42.
- Series Composition: Masashi Suzuki, who has worked on Lord of Vermilion: The Crimson King and Kanokon: The Girl Who Cried Fox, is overseeing the series scripts.
- Character Design: Naoto Nakamura, recognized for his contributions to Date A Live IV and Date A Live V, is responsible for designing the characters.
- Original Creator (Light Novel): Itsuki Togami (storywriter) and Yuri Kisaragi (illustrator)
- Manga Adaptation Illustrator: Yonezou
Main Voice Cast
The initial voice cast includes talented actors bringing the main characters to life:
- Orun Dula: Takeo Ōtsuka
- Sophia Clodel: Hina Tachibana
- Selma Clodel: Saori Ōnishi
Fans can look forward to more news and potentially a trailer in October as the January 2026 debut approaches.
