An anime adaption for 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 currently airing, with the first episode premiering on July 8, 2019.
The anime is directed by "Kinji Yoshimoto" with character designs by "Chika Kojima", while the animation is handled by the studios "White Fox" and "Asread".
In Japan, it would be broadcasted on "AT-X", "TOKYO MX", "サンテレビ", "BS11".
The adaptation has been licensed for English Simulcast and SimulDub by Funimation.
Originally scheduled to start in April 2018, the show was delayed for currently unknown reasons. It was initially going to be directed by Jun Kamiya and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, with character designs by Atsuo Tobe who also would have served as chief animation director, and animation was only going to be handled by White Fox. However, following the postponement, it was announced that both Kazuyuki Fudeyasu and Atsuo Tobe would be stepping down, and their work would be taken over by Kinji Yoshimoto and Chika Kojima, with Asread studio joining in.
List of Episodes
Season 1
The First Season of the series consists of 13 episodes, while 2 bonus episodes would be included with the "Blu-ray BOX" release.
| # | Screenshot | Title | Air Date | Blu-ray Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
|
The Monster of the Abyss （奈落の底の化け物） |
July 8, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ① |
| 02 | 
|
Pandora's Box （パンドラの箱） |
July 15, 2019 | |
| 03 | 
|
The Golden Vampire Princess （黄金の吸血姫） |
July 22, 2019 | |
| 04 | 
|
Guardian of the Depths （最奥のガーディアン） |
July 29, 2019 | |
| 05 | 
|
The Maverick's Lair （反逆者の住処） |
August 5, 2019 | |
| 05.5 | 
|
OMNIBUS: Great Orcus Labyrinth （総集編: オルクス大迷宮） |
August 12, 2019 | - |
| 06 | 
|
Worthless Rabbit （残念なウサギ） |
August 19, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ② |
| 07 | 
|
Great Reisen Labyrinth （ライセン大迷宮） |
August 26, 2019 | |
| 08 | 
|
Reunion with the Past （過去との再会） |
September 2, 2019 | |
| 09 | 
|
Dragon Slayer （黒竜を穿つ者） |
September 9, 2019 | |
| 10 | 
|
The Goddess' Sword （女神の剣） |
September 16, 2019 | Blu-ray BOX ③ |
| 11 | 
|
The Monsters' Day Off （化け物たちの休日） |
September 23, 2019 | |
| 12 | 
|
A Looming Shadow （忍び寄る影） |
September 30, 2019 | |
| 13 | 
|
The Best at Being the Worst （無能の無双） |
October 7, 2019 |
Season 2
Season 2 for the Series have been confirmed to be in production.
Blu-ray Bonus
| Episode No. | Screenshot | Title | Blu-ray Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus ① | Yue's Diary ( ユエの日記帳 ) |
Blu-ray BOX ② | |
| Bonus ② | Beginning of Love Hot Spring ( なれそめ温泉 ) |
Blu-ray BOX ③ |
Music
The Opening Theme "FLARE" is going to be performed by "Void_Chords feat.LIO".
The Ending Theme "Hajime no Uta" is going to be performed by "DracoVirgo".
Casts
Staff
| Original Story | Ryo Shirakome (Overlap Bunko) |
|---|---|
| Illustration | Takaya-Ki |
| Character Design | Chika Kojima |
| Director | Kinji Yoshimoto |
| Series Composition | Syoichi Sato, Kinji Yoshimoto |
| Music | Ryo Takahashi |
| Animation Production | Asread ⨯ White Fox |
Key Visual
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Promotional Videos
External Links
- Series page on "AT-X"
- Series page on "TOKYO MX"
- Series page on "BS11"
- Funimation (available only in US, CA, UK, IE, AU, NZ)
| 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 |