TV anime adaptation of "I Left the A-Rank Party and Aimed for the Labyrinth's Depths with My Former Students" announced for January 2025

The light novel series "I Left the A-Rank Party and Aimed for the Labyrinth's Depths with My Former Students" by Kosuke Miginagi will be adapted into a TV anime and is set to air in two consecutive seasons starting January 2025. A teaser visual, teaser video, and the main cast have already been revealed.

The story revolves around Yuke, voiced by Hiromu Mineta, a red mage and alchemist who leaves the A-rank party "Thunder Pike" after five years. Despite his reputation as a reliable support mage with versatile abilities—such as defeating floor bosses using only debuff spells or casting multiple spells simultaneously without incantation—he was often underestimated by his teammates. After his departure, Yuke's credibility as an adventurer drops to rank B. Soon, he becomes the leader of a new group, "Clover," consisting of his former students, and supports them with his tireless diligence and meticulous preparation.

The anime follows Yuke's journey after he finally leaves his old group due to constant disrespect. In "Thunder Pike," Yuke is initially treated like a burden and struggles to find new employment as an assistant and janitor. However, by chance, he is invited to join a group composed solely of his former female students, led by Marina. The manga adaptation by Yuri is serialized in the Japanese Pocket Magazine.

The cast includes Hiromu Mineta as Yuke and Hasa Inaba as Marina. Natsumi Kawaida voices Silk, the sub-leader of the rookie group "Clover," and Nene Hieda plays Rain, another member of the group. The anime is directed by Katsumi Ono, with series composition and script by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, and animation production by Bandai Namco Pictures.