Exciting Announcement: 'Hell Mode' Anime Set to Debut in January 2026

Fans of light novels and manga, get ready! The highly anticipated anime adaptation of 'Hell Mode' has been officially revealed. This news was announced during the Earth Star Novels 10th Anniversary Summer Festival event, along with a teaser visual and the main cast details. Mark your calendars — the series is scheduled to premiere in January 2026.

Meet the Main Cast

The anime will feature a talented voice cast, including:

• Mutsumi Tamura as Allen
• Mayu Iizuka as Krena
• Tasuku Hatanaka as Dogora
• Sayaka Senbongi as Cecil

About the Series

'Hell Mode' is based on the light novel series written by Hamuo and illustrated by Mo. The story follows Kenichi Yamada, an avid gamer who, after his favorite online game shuts down, discovers an untitled game promising endless challenges. Choosing the hardest difficulty — 'Hell Mode' — he is reincarnated in a fantasy world as a serf named Allen. With no guides or online help, he must navigate this new world and uncover its secrets.

"Level up even while offline?! That’s not a game on ‘easy mode’—that’s just an AFK game!"

The story was first launched on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in November 2019 and has been ongoing since. The series was later published in print by Earth Star Entertainment starting July 2020, and the manga adaptation by Tetta began serialization in October 2020.

Visuals and More

Image via Hell Mode anime's website

For more updates, visit the official website.

Sources:

• Hell Mode anime's website
• Earth Star Novels 10th Anniversary Summer Festival livestream

Stay tuned for more news about this exciting new anime!**