The official channels for the upcoming 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), released a new main promotional video and a fresh key visual on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Accompanying these revelations were announcements of an additional cast member and the artist performing the opening theme song for the series, which is slated for a January 2026 premiere.
New Promotional Video and Visual Highlight Upcoming Fantasy Adventure
The newly released main promotional video offers an extended look into the world of Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō, showcasing more animation and providing a deeper glimpse into the interactions between its characters. Fans can also appreciate a new key visual, offering a fresh artistic representation of the anime’s aesthetic and central figures. These releases build anticipation for the series, which centers on Orun, a swordsman who, despite developing unique magic to support his Hero’s Party, is unceremoniously dismissed for a perceived lack of ability. His journey of self-discovery and becoming an “ultimate all-rounder” is a core theme.
Expanding the Cast: A New Voice Joins the Ranks
The latest announcement confirmed that Masumi Tazawa will be joining the voice cast as the character Luna Flockheart. Tazawa is known for her roles in various anime, and her addition promises to bring another dynamic performance to the series.
This new cast member complements the previously announced main cast, which includes:
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Orun Dula
- Hina Tachibana as Sophia Clodel
- Saori Ōnishi as Selma Clodel
hololive VTuber Tokoyami Towa to Perform Opening Theme
Adding to the excitement, it was revealed that hololive VTuber Tokoyami Towa will perform the anime’s opening theme song. This collaboration brings a popular virtual talent to the forefront of the anime’s musical presentation, a growing trend in the industry. The title of the song was not immediately disclosed with the announcement.
Production Details and January 2026 Premiere
The Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō anime is being animated by “animation studio42” (also referred to as studio42). The series is under the direction of Hiroyuki Kanbe, with Masashi Suzuki overseeing the series scripts, and Naoto Nakamura responsible for character designs.
The television anime adaptation was initially announced in March 2025, with its premiere set for January 2026. The light novel series, written by Itsuki Togami and illustrated by Yuri Kisaragi, began serialization as a web novel in February 2021 before being published in print by Kodansha. A manga adaptation by Yonezou also began serialization in October 2021.
