Kodansha has officially announced that Yu Shimizu and Makoto Aogiri’s popular manga series “Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP!” will be receiving a television anime adaptation.
Production Details
The anime will be produced by the newly established animation studio Durandal, marking their first anime production project. Veteran animator Mamoru Yokota, known for his work as animation supervisor on “Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc,” will be directing the series.
Story Overview
The series follows 16-year-old Yukito Kirihara, who lives with his beloved 14-year-old sister Sana. After being killed while protecting his sister from a mysterious ogre, Yukito is offered reincarnation in another world. Upon discovering that his sister Sana is also in this new world, he embarks on a quest to find and save her – all while having to manage with just 1 HP.
Source Material
The original manga, written by Yu Shimizu and illustrated by Makoto Aogiri, has been serialized on Kodansha’s Suiyobi no Sirius manga service since February 2019. The series has enjoyed considerable success, with ten volumes published so far and the eleventh volume scheduled for release.
Creator Comments
Yu Shimizu, the original story writer, expressed his excitement about the adaptation: “This work is packed with all the fun memories of playing TRPGs during my school days”. Illustrator Makoto Aogiri shared his enthusiasm:
“I’ve always dreamed of Isekai Munchkin becoming an anime. When my editor contacted me to say ‘the anime adaptation has been decided,’ I was so shocked that I kept saying, ‘Really?!’ repeatedly”.
While a specific release date has not yet been announced, fans can look forward to seeing Yukito’s unique adventure come to life on screen. The adaptation promises to bring the manga’s distinctive blend of isekai fantasy and TRPG elements to animation, with its tagline “Swords, Magic, and Random Numbers” setting the tone for what’s to come.
