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The fantasy manga series “So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?” (original title: “Tensei Goblin dakedo Shitsumon Aru?”) by author Nazuna Miki and artist Tsukasa Araki is being adapted into a TV anime. As the producers have now announced, the series will start in October 2026. At the same time, a teaser visual, the main cast, and other members of the creative team were released.
The story follows Akira Yagami, a caring office worker who dies in an accident and is reborn in a fantasy world – however, as a goblin. In this world, goblins have a natural lifespan of only seven days. Upon his rebirth, however, Akira receives the unique ability “Human 80 Years,” which grants him an exceptionally long lifespan. This allows him to inherit the skills of his fellow goblins who die before him. Soon, demons, elves, and even dragons gather around him, drawn by his growing power.
The main role of the reborn goblin Akira is voiced by Kikunosuke Toya (known as the voice of Denji in “Chainsaw Man”). Yōko Hikasa (e.g., Rias Gremory in “High School DxD”) lends her voice to the character Karen, a security inspector who mediates between humans and goblins. The up-and-coming voice actress Azusa Tachibana is heard as the demon girl Chloe, who encounters Akira while searching for the missing Demon King.
The direction of the anime adaptation is handled by director Ryūta Kawahara at the animation studio BAKKKA. Series composition is by Yūichirō Momose, and character design is by Hiroyuki Saita. The music is composed by Takenoko Boy, and sound direction is by Hiroto Morishita.
The underlying manga has been serialized since February 2020 on the online platform Tonari no Young Jump by publisher Shueisha. The 14th collected volume is scheduled to be released in Japanese stores on March 18, 2026.
Creator Nazuna Miki expressed his delight about the adaptation: He initially had little confidence in the work himself, as it was his first manga not based on the platform “Shōsetsuka ni Narō,” and its launch coincided exactly with the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing support from readers and now the announcement of an anime adaptation fill him with gratitude. Artist Tsukasa Araki, director Kawahara, scriptwriter Momose, and character designer Saita also expressed their great anticipation for the project in accompanying comments.
The story follows Akira Yagami, a caring office worker who dies in an accident and is reborn in a fantasy world – however, as a goblin. In this world, goblins have a natural lifespan of only seven days. Upon his rebirth, however, Akira receives the unique ability “Human 80 Years,” which grants him an exceptionally long lifespan. This allows him to inherit the skills of his fellow goblins who die before him. Soon, demons, elves, and even dragons gather around him, drawn by his growing power.
The main role of the reborn goblin Akira is voiced by Kikunosuke Toya (known as the voice of Denji in “Chainsaw Man”). Yōko Hikasa (e.g., Rias Gremory in “High School DxD”) lends her voice to the character Karen, a security inspector who mediates between humans and goblins. The up-and-coming voice actress Azusa Tachibana is heard as the demon girl Chloe, who encounters Akira while searching for the missing Demon King.
The direction of the anime adaptation is handled by director Ryūta Kawahara at the animation studio BAKKKA. Series composition is by Yūichirō Momose, and character design is by Hiroyuki Saita. The music is composed by Takenoko Boy, and sound direction is by Hiroto Morishita.
The underlying manga has been serialized since February 2020 on the online platform Tonari no Young Jump by publisher Shueisha. The 14th collected volume is scheduled to be released in Japanese stores on March 18, 2026.
Creator Nazuna Miki expressed his delight about the adaptation: He initially had little confidence in the work himself, as it was his first manga not based on the platform “Shōsetsuka ni Narō,” and its launch coincided exactly with the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing support from readers and now the announcement of an anime adaptation fill him with gratitude. Artist Tsukasa Araki, director Kawahara, scriptwriter Momose, and character designer Saita also expressed their great anticipation for the project in accompanying comments.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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