Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (ありふれた職業で世界最強, Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō?) is a Japanese animated series, based on the Light Novels by Ryo Shirakome. It can be watched on Hulu, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll.
The series was first announced on December 3, 2017, and was originally scheduled to air in April 2018.[1] However on January 15, 2018, it was announced that the show was delayed for unknown reasons before later being postponed.[2] Prior to the postponement, the original production staff was comprised of Jun Kamiya as director, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu as writer, Atsuo Tobe as character designer and chief animation director with animation done by White Fox animation.[1] Following the postponement, it was announced that Kamiya, Fudeyasu and Tobe all stepped down and all were replaced by Kinji Yoshimoto as director, Yoshimoto and Shoichi Sato as writers and Chika Kojima as character designer and chief animation director with Asread animation stepping in to assist White Fox with production.[3]
The first season aired thirteen episodes from July 8 to October 7, 2019 and covered the first four volumes of the light novel. It was broadcasted on AT-X, TOKYO MX, サンテレビ and BS11 in Japan.
A second season was revealed following the season finale.[4] A trailer was released on April 16, 2021 and was scheduled to debut in January 2022. It aired twelve episodes from January 13 to March 31, 2022, followed by an OVA on April 7, 2022, and covered the fifth and sixth volumes of the light novel. With the exception of Akira Iwanaga and Studio Mother animation replacing Yoshimoto and White Fox, the production staff and studio all reprised their roles. It was broadcasted on AT-X, TOKYO MX and BS11.
On September 10, 2022, it was announced that a third season was in production. With the exception of Studio Mother stepping down, the production staff and studio all reprised their roles. A promo video was released on March 23, 2024, announcing its premiere in October 2024. A trailer was released on April 21, 2024. It will air sixteen episodes from October 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025 and will cover the seventh volume of the light novel.
The series was licensed for English Simulcast and SimulDub by Funimation. Following Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll in August 2021, the series was moved to Crunchyroll in March 2022.[5] Funimation would shut down its website on April 2, 2024.[6]
List of Episodes
e The first season consisted of thirteen episodes, along with 2 special episodes included with the "Blu-ray BOX" & a bonus-short prologue episode.
| # | Screenshot | Title | Air Date | Blu-ray Box |
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| 01 | 
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The Monster of the Abyss 『奈落の底の化け物』 (Naraku no Soko no Bakemono) |
July 8, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ① |
| 02 | 
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Pandora's Box 『パンドラの箱』 (Pandora no Hako) |
July 15, 2019 | |
| 03 | 
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The Golden Vampire Princess 『黄金の吸血姫』 (Kogane no Kyūketsu Hime) |
July 22, 2019 | |
| 04 | 
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Guardian of the Depths 『最奥のガーディアン』 (Saiō no Gādian) |
July 29, 2019 | |
| 05 | 
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The Maverick's Lair 『反逆者の住処』 (Hangyakusha no Sumika) |
August 5, 2019 | |
| 05.5 | 
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OMNIBUS: Great Orcus Labyrinth 『総集編：オルクス大迷宮』 (Sōshūhen: Orukusu Daimeikyū) |
August 12, 2019 | |
| 06 | 
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Worthless Rabbit 『残念なウサギ』 (Zan'nen'na Usagi) |
August 19, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ② |
| 07 | 
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Great Reisen Labyrinth 『ライセン大迷宮』 (Raisen Dai Meikyū) |
August 26, 2019 | |
| 08 | 
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Reunion with the Past 『過去との再会』 (Kakoto no Saikai) |
September 2, 2019 | |
| 09 | 
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Dragon Slayer 『黒竜を穿つ者』 (Kokuryū o Ugatsumono) |
September 9, 2019 | |
| 10 | 
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The Goddess' Sword 『女神の剣』 (Megami no Ken) |
September 16, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ③ |
| 11 | 
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The Monsters' Day Off 『化け物たちの休日』 (Bakemono-tachi no Kyūjitsu) |
September 23, 2019 | |
| 12 | 
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A Looming Shadow 『忍び寄る影』 (Shinobiyoru Kage) |
September 30, 2019 | |
| 13 | 
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The Best at Being the Worst 『無能の無双』 (Munou no Musou) |
October 7, 2019 |
| Special No. | Screenshot | Title | Release Date | Blu-ray Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | 
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Prologue 『プロローグ』 (Purorōgu) |
January 19, 2020 | |
| 01 | 
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Yue's Diary 『ユエの日記帳』 (Yue no Nikki-chō) |
December 25, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ② |
| 02 | 
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Hot Love Springs Eternal 『なれそめ温泉』 (Naresome Onsen) |
February 26, 2020 | Blu-ray BOX ③ |
e The second season consisted of twelve episodes, along with an OVA.
| # | Screenshot | Title | Air Date | Blu-ray Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
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Irregular 『イレギュラー』 (Iregyurā) |
January 13, 2022 | 2nd Season Blu-ray BOX ① |
| 02 | 
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Burning Light 『灼熱の光』 (Shakunetsu no Hikari) |
January 20, 2022 | |
| 03 | 
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Black and White 『黒と白』 (Kuro to Shiro) |
January 27, 2022 | |
| 04 | 
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Reunion 『親子の再会』 (Oyako no Saikai) |
February 3, 2022 | |
| 05 | 
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Memories from The Bottom of The Sea 『海底の記憶』 (Kaitei no Kioku) |
February 10, 2022 | 2nd Season Blu-ray BOX ② |
| 06 | 
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Someone Important 『大切な人』 (Taisetsunahito) |
February 17, 2022 | |
| 07 | 
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A New Vow 『新たな誓い』 (Aratana Chikai) |
February 24, 2022 | |
| 08 | 
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A Disturbing Darkness 『不穏な影』 (Fuon'na Kage) |
March 3, 2022 | |
| 09 | 
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Invasion of The Capital 『王都侵攻』 (Ōto Shinkō) |
March 10, 2022 | 2nd Season Blu-ray BOX ③ |
| 10 | 
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God's Apostle 『神の使徒』 (Kami no Shito) |
March 17, 2022 | |
| 11 | 
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Betrayal 『裏切り』 (Uragiri) |
March 24, 2022 | |
| 12 | 
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A New Journey 『新たな旅立ち』 (Arata na Tabidachi) |
March 31, 2022 |
| Special No. | Screenshot | Title | Air Date | Blu-ray Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 
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From a Detour to The World's Strongest 『ありふれた寄り道で世界最強』 (Arifureta Yorimichi de Sekai Saikyō) |
April 7, 2022 | 2nd Season Blu-ray BOX ① |
e The third season will consist of sixteen episodes.
| # | Screenshot | Title | Air Date | Blu-ray Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
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Haulias Assemble 『ウサミミ参上』 (Usamimi Sanjō) |
October 14, 2024 | 3rd Season Blu-ray BOX ① |
| 02 | 
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Roar of Revolution 『反旗の雄叫び』 (Hanki no Otakebi) |
October 21, 2024 | |
| 03 | 
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The Princess's Ordeal 『王女の受難』 (Ōjo no Junan) |
October 28, 2024 | |
| 04 | 
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The Empire VS The Strongest Rabbits 『帝国ＶＳ最凶ウサギ』 (Teikoku VS Saikyō Usagi) |
November 4, 2024 | |
| 05 | 
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The Hero Returns 『英雄の凱旋』 (Eiyū no Gaisen) |
November 11, 2024 | |
| 06 | 
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Haltina's Labyrinth 『ハルツィナ大迷宮』 (Harutsina Dai Meikyū) |
November 18, 2024 | 3rd Season Blu-ray BOX ② |
| 07 | 
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A Devilish Trial 『悪魔の試練』 (Akuma no Shiren) |
November 25, 2024 | |
| 08 | 
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Grab Hold of Hope 『希望をこの手に』 (Kibō wo Kono Te ni) |
December 2, 2024 | |
| 09 | 
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Changing Heart 『変わりゆく心』 (Kawari'yuku Kokoro) |
December 9, 2024 | |
| 10 | 
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The Final Labyrinth 『最後の大迷宮』 (Saigo no Dai Meikyū) |
December 23, 2024 | 3rd Season Blu-ray BOX ③ |
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3rd Season Blu-ray BOX ④ | ||
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Music
- Opening Theme: "FLARE" performed by Void_Chords feat.LIO
- Ending Theme: "Hajime no Uta" performed by DracoVirgo
- Character Songs:
- Yue - "Kin'iro ni Somaru Yoake" by Yūki Kuwahara
- Shea - "FUTURE STEP" by Minami Takahashi
- Tio - "DRAGON'S HIGH" by Yōko Hikasa
- Kaori & Shizuku - "Jibun'iro no Mirai" by Saori Ōnishi & Yumiri Hanamori
- Aiko - "Harvest" by Ai Kakuma
- 37 Original Soundtracks
- Opening Theme: "Daylight" performed by MindaRyn
- Ending Theme: "Gedosanka" performed by FantasticYouth
- 34 Original Soundtracks
- Opening Theme: "Unending Wish" performed by Void_Chords feat.MindaRyn
- Ending Theme: "The other story" performed by DOBERMAN INFINITY
Cast
Staff
| Season 1 | Season 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Original Story | Ryo Shirakome (Overlap Bunko) | |
| Illustration | Takaya-Ki | |
| Character Design | Chika Kojima | |
| Chief Animation Director | Chika Kojima | |
| Chief Director | Kinji Yoshimoto | Akira Iwanaga |
| Series Composition | Syoichi Sato, Kinji Yoshimoto | Syoichi Sato |
| Music | Ryo Takahashi | |
| Animation Production | asread. x While Fox | asread. ⨯ studio Mother |
Key Visual
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Promotional Videos
External Links
- Official Anime Website
- Series page on "AT-X"
- Series page on "TOKYO MX"
- Series page on "BS11"
- Crunchyroll
References
| Arifureta Series |
|---|
| Arifureta (Main Series) |
| Web Novel • Light Novel • Audio Drama • Manga • Anime |
| Arifureta Zero |
| Light Novel • Manga |
| Arifureta Nichijou |
| Arifureta Picture Dramas |
| Arifureta Gakuen |