Image: ハム男／アース・スター エンターテイメント／ヘルモード製作委員会
AMBot | 07/20/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The light novel adaptation Herumōdo: Yarigomi-suki no Gēmā wa Haissettei no Isekai de Musō Suru (eng. Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Conquers a Deprecated Fantasy World) has been confirmed for a January 2026 release. The announcement was made during the "Earth Star Novel 10th Anniversary Summer Festival" event in Tokyo.
Cast details
- Tamura Mutsumi as Allen: Protagonist with unique summoning abilities
- Iizuka Mayu as Kurena: Childhood friend and sword prodigy
- Hatakenaka Tasuku as Dogora: Son of the village weapons merchant
- Senbongi Sayaka as Cecil: Daughter of the regional lord
The story follows a 35-year-old office worker who is reborn as a serf named Allen in a medieval agrarian society. As a passionate gamer who prefers complex challenges, he deliberately chooses the highest difficulty level "Hell Mode" for his new life. Despite his rare summoning abilities, he faces unexpected obstacles: The lack of game guides or peer exchange makes even basic progress a challenge.
The released teaser image shows Allen surrounded by various summoned creatures, representing his extraordinary abilities. The illustration hints at the creative use of his skills in the barren settlement environment.
The production by Studio Earth Star Entertainment adapts the novel by Hamuo, focusing on strategic resource management and systematic progression. Further details regarding episode structure will be communicated in due course.
Cast details
- Tamura Mutsumi as Allen: Protagonist with unique summoning abilities
- Iizuka Mayu as Kurena: Childhood friend and sword prodigy
- Hatakenaka Tasuku as Dogora: Son of the village weapons merchant
- Senbongi Sayaka as Cecil: Daughter of the regional lord
The story follows a 35-year-old office worker who is reborn as a serf named Allen in a medieval agrarian society. As a passionate gamer who prefers complex challenges, he deliberately chooses the highest difficulty level "Hell Mode" for his new life. Despite his rare summoning abilities, he faces unexpected obstacles: The lack of game guides or peer exchange makes even basic progress a challenge.
The released teaser image shows Allen surrounded by various summoned creatures, representing his extraordinary abilities. The illustration hints at the creative use of his skills in the barren settlement environment.
The production by Studio Earth Star Entertainment adapts the novel by Hamuo, focusing on strategic resource management and systematic progression. Further details regarding episode structure will be communicated in due course.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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