The highly anticipated English dub for the fantasy anime “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” has officially premiered on Crunchyroll. All 13 episodes of the first cour became available for streaming on Friday, November 28, with weekly releases for the currently airing second cour set to begin in December.
Fans can now experience the adventures of Krai Andrey and the Grieving Souls with a full English voice cast bringing the beloved characters to life.
Meet the English Dub Voice Cast
A talented roster of voice actors has been assembled to lend their voices to the quirky and powerful members of the Grieving Souls and other key characters. The main cast includes:
- Krai: Voiced by Aaron Dismuke
- Tino: Voiced by Tia Ballard
- Liz: Voiced by Trina Nishimura
- Lucia: Voiced by Megan Shipman
- Ansem: Voiced by Cris George
- Luke: Voiced by Ethan Connor Condon
- Sitri: Voiced by Kate Bristol
- Eva: Voiced by Molly Searcy
Additional cast members in the English dub include:
- Gark: Ray Hurd
- Kaina: Erin Kelly Noble
- Narrator: Joe Cucinotti
- Ark: Branden Loera
- Gilbert: Derick Snow
- Greg: Tyson Rinehart
- Rhuda: Stephanie Stark
- Isabella: Erica Muse
- Dattar: Daryl Mayfield
- Ina: Kimmie Britt
- Tattor: Michael Stimac
- Yoidore: Chris Gardner
- Zuro: Josh Putnam
- Genkai: T.J. Anthony
- Helian: Chris Long
- Rudolph: Seth Jones
- Phantom White Wolves: T.J. Anthony, Jim Foronda, Michael Stimac, Adam Michael Rowe, Josh Putnam
The English dub production team features Jeremy Inman as the Voice Director, Samantha Herek as Producer, Clayton Browning on Adaptation, James Baker as Mixer, and Wesley Coleman as Engineer.
What is “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” About?
“Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe Is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party” (original title: Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) is a fantasy series based on the light novels written by Tsukikage and illustrated by Chyko. The story follows Krai Andrey, the supposed leader of the elite treasure hunter party known as “The Grieving Souls.” Despite his friends’ belief that he possesses immense strength and clairvoyant intellect, Krai is, in reality, quite weak and often lucky or unlucky, depending on the situation.
The series humorously chronicles Krai’s reluctant hero’s journey, as he constantly tries to avoid danger and retire early, while his powerful childhood friends misinterpret his actions as ingenious strategies, further cementing his reputation as “Thousand Tricks.” His antics and desire for an early retirement often lead to unexpected glory and headaches.
Anime Production and Release
The anime adaptation is produced by studio Zero-G, with Masahiro Takata directing. Hideki Shirane handles series composition, while Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki are responsible for character designs. Ryohei Sataka composes the music.
The first part of the anime aired from October to December 2024, and the second part premiered in October 2025. Crunchyroll is streaming the series globally.
