The upcoming anime adaptation of “The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” has officially announced its premiere in 2026. Based on the popular light novel and manga series, the anime has revealed a second teaser, along with key cast and staff details, heightening anticipation among fans.
Anime Adaptation Set for 2026 Broadcast
The anime adaptation of “The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System,” adapted from the manga serialized in Kodansha’s Young Magazine, is officially scheduled for release in 2026. While a precise release date remains unconfirmed, the announcement has generated considerable excitement within the anime community.
Story of Redemption and Strategic Mastery
“The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” follows Elma, a nobleman unfairly cast out of his household after manifesting the supposedly “defective” class of Heavy Knight. Stripped of his inheritance, Elma is exiled from the House of Edvan. However, Elma rediscovers memories of his past life and realizes that this world mirrors a game he once played extensively. With his profound game knowledge, he embarks on a new journey as an adventurer, determined to prove that the Heavy Knight class is, in reality, one of the strongest, aiming to overturn the world’s skewed perception.
Production by GoHands Studio
The anime adaptation is being produced by GoHands Studios, known for their distinctive visual style and dynamic action sequences. The studio’s involvement promises a visually captivating rendition of the source material.
Key Staff Members
The production team boasts a talented array of individuals:
- General Director: Shingo Suzuki (Momentary Lily, K)
- Director: Katsumasa Yokomine (Momentary Lily, The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses)
- Character Designer: Takayuki Uchida (The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses)
- Chief Animation Directors: Takayuki Uchida, Keiji Tani, and Makoto Furuta
- Chief Director: Tetsuichi Yamagishi
- Main Animator: Hiroshi Okubo
- Sound Directors: Enji Nakajima and Tetsuya Gunji
- Music Composer: Ludvig Forssell (BELLE)
Main Cast Announcement
The anime has revealed its main cast, featuring:
- Elma: Takeo Ōtsuka (known for roles in Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – Jinshi, Oshi no Ko – Aqua)
- Luce Rubis: Shion Wakayama
- Maris Edvan: Natsuko Abe
Source Material
The anime is adapted from a light novel series written by Nekoko and illustrated by Jaian. The light novel initially appeared on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in April 2021, achieving the #1 ranking on the platform’s annual charts by January 1, 2022. Kodansha acquired the series, publishing it under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint since June 2022.
- The manga adaptation, illustrated by Lee Brocco, began serialization on YanMaga Web in February 2022 before moving to Young Magazine in September 2024.
- The manga is available in English on Kodansha’s “K Manga” app.
Teaser PV Highlights
The second teaser PV showcases Elma’s tragic beginnings, including his exile from the House of Edvan after awakening as a Heavy Knight. The clip also presents the first glimpse of character voices.
