The wait is almost over for fans of the popular fantasy light novel series The Level 999 Villager. The anime adaptation now has a fixed premiere month, and the team behind it has dropped a brand-new trailer along with a list of new voice actors joining the project. The show is scheduled to start airing in Japan this July 2026 on TV Tokyo, BS Fuji, and other channels .
The production team at Brains Base, the studio known for works like Natsume’s Book of Friends and Durarara!!, released the first promotional video and a second teaser visual on February 19, 2026 . This update gives viewers their best look yet at the world of Earthqualia and the characters who will bring this story to life.
What Is The Level 999 Villager About?
For those new to the series, The Level 999 Villager (originally titled LV999 no Murabito) is set in a world called Earthqualia, a place of swords and sorcery where every person is born with a specific class or role . These roles range from powerful positions like Warrior, Sage, and Hero down to the most common and weakest class of all: the Villager .
The story follows Koji Kagami, a young man who was born into this “villager” class. Villagers typically have no combat skills and live peaceful lives farming or running shops. But Koji is different. Despite having the weakest class, he has somehow reached the maximum level of 999 . His life takes a turn when he meets Alice, the daughter of the Demon Lord. Together with their companions, they begin a journey to find a way for humans and demons to coexist in a world that expects them to be enemies .
The original light novel series was written by Koneko Hoshitsuki with illustrations by Fuumi. It was serialized online from 2015 to 2018 and later published in print by Kadokawa. The series has sold over 3.8 million copies across its eight volumes . A manga adaptation by Kenichi Iwamoto has also been running in Comp Ace magazine since 2017, with the 20th compiled volume set for release on February 25, 2026 .
Main Cast and Staff Revealed
The anime has assembled a strong team both behind the microphone and in the production studio. The two lead roles were announced earlier, with Satoshi Inomata voicing the protagonist Koji Kagami and Nao Tลyama taking on the role of Alice .
New Cast Additions
The February 2026 announcement added five more names to the cast list :
- Hiroya Eguchi as Takaco, a female martial artist who runs a club and bar. She is an old acquaintance of Koji and once aimed to defeat the Demon Lord but stepped away from conflict after being saved by a demon .
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Rex, the Hero who lost his parents to monsters and dedicates himself to the mission of defeating the Demon Lord. His meeting with Koji makes him begin to notice the distortions in their world .
- Manaka Iwami as Krull, the third princess of the Hexaldoria Kingdom (once known as Japan). Born as a Sage, she received harsh training from childhood to fight the Demon Lord .
- Aoi Koga as Tina, a traveling cleric who was raised in an orphanage and wants to help people as a way of giving back .
- Lynn as Paruna, a mage from the royal capital who remains calm in emergencies but holds a deep hatred for demons due to a past event .
Production Team
The creative team brings plenty of experience to the project :
- Director: Yoshinobu Kasai
- Series Composition: Shinzo Fujita (known for To Your Eternity)
- Character Design: Kentaro Matsumoto (worked on In/Spectre)
- Music: Hiroshi Nakamura
- Animation Production: Brains Base
Trailer and Visual Highlights
The first promotional video that came out in February 2026 gives fans a glimpse of the story’s key moments . The trailer opens with Rex and Krull traveling with their party members Tina and Paruna. Their mission is to defeat the Demon Lord. When they encounter Alice, they prepare to attack her without hesitation.
The video also introduces Takaco, described as the martial artist Koji trusts the most. The scenes show the different paths these characters will take as the story unfolds.
Along with the trailer, the second teaser visual shows Koji and his companions moving forward while Rex’s party appears to be in pursuit behind them . This artwork hints at the conflict between those who seek coexistence and those who still believe demons must be destroyed.
Character Comments
The voice actors shared their thoughts about joining the project .
Satoshi Inomata (Koji Kagami) said reading the original work made him think about what is “normal.” He described Koji as a laid-back person who is incredibly strong despite his villager class. He hopes viewers will watch to see how Koji’s story unfolds after meeting Alice.
Nao Tลyama (Alice) called the demon lord’s daughter “truly like an angel.” She mentioned that Alice’s earnestness and innocence make her heart flutter while playing the role. She wants to fully connect with Alice’s beliefs and live alongside her in this world.
Hiroya Eguchi (Takaco) noted this is his first time playing a female่ง่ฒ. He said he enjoyed the role while thinking hard about how to approach it.
Nobunaga Shimazaki (Rex) shared that he personally followed this series and saw it complete over six years ago. He never expected to be part of the anime adaptation. He hopes the series gets adapted all the way to the end of the original story.
Manaka Iwami (Krull) mentioned that Krull is serious and has a strong sense of justice but shows an interesting side from the middle of the story. She said the recording sessions have a warm atmosphere.
Aoi Koga (Tina) found herself saying “I see” out loud while reading the story because of how the plot develops. She described Tina as shy at first but gradually becoming more reliable.
Lynn (Paruna) joked about whether a villager with level 999 could really be strong, telling viewers to see for themselves. She also wants the anime to reach the later parts of the story that will surprise everyone.
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Where to Watch and Social Media Campaign
The anime will premiere in Japan on TV Tokyo, BS Fuji, and other networks this July 2026 . International streaming platforms have not been officially announced yet, but similar anime adaptations typically become available on global services like Crunchyroll or Netflix shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
To build excitement, the official X account (formerly Twitter) at @lv999_anime is running a five-week campaign . Fans who follow the account and repost specific posts can enter to win autographed illustration boards from the new cast members. The first week features Hiroya Eguchi (Takaco), followed by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Rex), Manaka Iwami (Krull), Aoi Koga (Tina), and Lynn (Paruna) in the following weeks .
With the July 2026 premiere just a few months away, fans of fantasy anime have plenty to look forward to. The combination of an overpowered protagonist in the weakest class, a world divided by prejudice, and a talented production team makes The Level 999 Villager one of the most anticipated new anime of the summer season.
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