The first full trailer for the anime adaptation of "My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered" has been released, giving viewers a sneak peek into the world of the upcoming comedy isekai series based on the popular light novel. The video also introduces new voice actors joining the cast, including Rina Sato as Sage Lain, one of the earliest main antagonists. Hiro Shimono, Yoshiki Murakami, and Lynn are also joining the show, playing the roles of Daimon Hanakawa, Yuki Tachibana, and Asaka Takatoi, respectively.
The animation studio Okuruto Noboru Inc. (known for their work on The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter and How Not to Summon a Demon Lord) will be in charge of producing the series. Leading the team is director and scriptwriter Masakazu Hishida. Sayuri Sakimoto, a talented artist, will be responsible for adapting the characters. Hanae Nakamura is composing the soundtrack, working closely with sound director Takatoshi Hamano. Notably, actors Koki Uchiyama and Miyu Tomita have been cast as the main duo, Yogiri Takatou and Tomochika Dannoura, respectively, in My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered.
What is My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered?
My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered originally started as a Japanese web novel written by Tsuyoshi Fujikata. The author initially shared the novel on the self-publishing website Shosetsuka ni Naro. Eventually, Earth Star Entertainment recognized its potential and decided to publish it as a light novel. The series began in October 2016 and lasted until March 2023, totaling 14 volumes. Additionally, there is an ongoing manga adaptation of the novel illustrated by Hanamura Nanto. As of now, J-Novel has acquired the rights for the English translation of both the light novel and manga series. Yen Press is responsible for the physical print publication of these English translations.
A summary of the series from J-Novel states that Yogiri Takatou wakes up to chaos and destruction during a school trip only to discover that his entire class has been transported to another world. While he slept through it all, his classmates were granted special powers by a mysterious Sage. Unfortunately, Yogiri and another classmate were abandoned by their friends to distract a nearby dragon. Despite not being bothered by the possibility of death, Yogiri reluctantly decides to protect his companion. With the ability to instantly kill any enemy with a single thought, Yogiri's power is unmatched. However, he must stay awake long enough to use it. "My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered" will premiere in January 2024 and can be streamed on HIDIVE.
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Editor's P/S
The upcoming anime adaptation of the light novel series, "My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered," has released its first full trailer, and it looks incredibly promising. The trailer is packed with action, comedy, and stunning animation, and it perfectly captures the essence of the original light novel.
One of the things that make "My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered" so unique is its premise. The main character, Yogiri Takatou, is transported to another world and granted the ability to instantly kill any enemy with a single thought. This makes him incredibly powerful, but it also comes with a catch: he must stay awake long enough to use his ability. This creates some hilarious situations, as Yogiri often finds himself falling asleep in the middle of battle.