The daily life of a 29-year-old single, mid-career adventurer will be broadcast as a TV anime starting in January 2026

It has been announced that the TV anime "The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer," based on the manga by Nara Ippei currently serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha), will begin airing in January 2026. Additional cast members have also been announced, including Itou Shizuka as the succubus Veronica Bari, Kuwahara Yuki as the dwarf Anyango, and Tomohiro Ono as Veronica's servant, Richat. A key visual has also been released, depicting the protagonist Hajime and his partner, the girl Lilu Anyango, exploring a dungeon.

Ito commented, "Veronica shows many different sides to her, from being a sexy succubus big sister who toys with Hajime to being a good big sister to Lilui, to being a chair! She's a really fun character to play. I hope I'm able to convey all of her charms. I hope you'll join me in smiling as I watch the daily lives of the adorable Lilui, who has been made even more powerful than in the original, and Hajime!"

Kuwabara said, "Anya is the perfect fit for the word 'straightforward'. Her ever-changing expressions are so adorable, and it's been fun playing her since the audition...! I'm truly grateful to have been able to be involved. Thank you! One of her charms is how she values ​​her own beliefs, as well as her family and friends! The kindness and warmth of these characters in this story will gently envelop your heart! I hope many people will watch it! Thank you very much!"

Ohno commented, "When I read the original work, I couldn't put down the story, which was full of highlights, with laughter, healing, and serious moments. Amidst all that, he is incredible from the very first time he appears. I have been looking forward to playing him since I received the script. Now I am excited at the thought of everyone being able to see him like this... Ha ha ha I can't wait for it to air! I hope you enjoy the story woven by these unique characters!"

The series is an adventure fantasy about veteran adventurer Shinonome Hajime, who meets an orphaned girl named Lilui, and the two become friends and live together. Fukushima Toshiki will serve as director and series composer. The series will be produced by HORNETS. The cast will include Makoto Furukawa as Shinonome Hajime and Sayumi Suzushiro as Lilui.

*Cast (titles omitted)

Shinonome Hajime: Makoto Furukawa ▽ Lilui: Sayumi Suzushiro ▽ Veronica Valli: Shizuka Itou ▽ Anyango: Yuki Kuwahara ▽ Richat: Tomohiro Ono