Goblin Anime Reveals Theme Songs & October Premiere
The television anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki and Tsukasa Araki's manga, So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?, has unveiled a main promotional video, visual, additional staff, theme songs, and its October 5 premiere. Get ready for a unique fantasy adventure this fall!
Opening "Hello" by Sou, Ending "Chiisana Bokura" by AHUB
The main promotional video offers a sneak peek at the opening theme song, "Hello," performed by artist Sou. This vibrant track is set to kick off Akira's extraordinary journey. The ending theme song, titled "Chiisana Bokura" (Little Us), will be performed by musical artist AHUB, promising a reflective close to each episode. Both songs are poised to enhance the series' narrative and emotional depth.
October 5 Broadcast & Streaming Details
Mark your calendars for October 5! So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? will premiere on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST (9:00 a.m. EDT). It will also air on BS11 at 24:00 JST (Oct 6, 12 midnight) and Sun TV at 24:30 JST (12:30 a.m.). AT-X will begin airing episodes from October 7. For streaming enthusiasts in Japan, ABEMA and Prime Video will carry the series. The first episode streams concurrently with its broadcast, while subsequent episodes will be available a week in advance for streamers, offering early access to the goblin's evolving story.
A Goblin's Unlikely Rise to Power
Yen Press publishes the manga in English and describes a compelling story: Office worker Akira Yagami, known for his altruism, dies saving a child. He then reincarnates in another world as a goblin. Goblins typically live only seven days, but Akira's newfound powers allow him to defy this short lifespan. These abilities become the key to his journey, setting him on a path to becoming the strongest goblin ever. His fight against fate and the challenges of a fantasy realm promise thrilling action and character development.
Meet the Voice Cast
Bringing these characters to life is a talented voice cast:
- Kikunosuke Toya as Akira
- Yōko Hikasa as Karen
- Azusa Tachibana as Chloe
- Banjō Ginga as Simon
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Eirene
- M.A.O as Dike
- Wakana Kuramochi as Eunomia
- Natsuki Hanae as Albert
- Hiro Shimono as Isis
- Yukari Tamura as Tenchi Kaibyaku
The Creative Team Behind the Adventure
Ryūta Kawahara (The Summer Hikaru Died) directs the anime at BAKKKA. Yūichirō Momose (So I'm a Spider, So What?) handles series scripts, while Hiroyuki Saita (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez) designs the characters. Hiroto Morishita (Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear) is the sound director, and Takenoko Boy composes the music at INCS Toenter.
Newly announced staff members include:
- Art Director: Maika Hosoda
- Color Key Artist: Naomi Kiyota
- Conpositing Director of Photography: Tsukasa Matsui
- Editing: Yūji Oka
Manga's Journey to the Screen
The original manga launched on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump website in 2020. Shueisha released the 14th volume on March 18, with the 15th due September 17. Yen Press published the 10th English volume on May 26. The anime is poised to introduce this engaging story to a wider global audience.
Prepare for a Goblin's Grand Story
With its intriguing premise, strong voice cast, and dedicated production team, So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? is set to be a standout this fall season. Don't miss the premiere this October and follow Akira's incredible journey to rewrite his goblin destiny.
