Reborn as a Space Mercenary has finally shared new updates for the anime. Reborn as a Space Mercenary reveals a visual teaser, first trailer, main cast, main staff, and an October 2026 airdate. Anime It was adapted from a light novel by Ryuto and the animation was handled by Studio A-CAT.
This announcement is the latest official update for the series. Along with that, details about the main voice cast and core production team were also announced.
Reborn as a Space Mercenary Shows First Visuals and Trailer
The latest update for Reborn as a Space Mercenary comes with the release of a visual teaser and the first trailer. This trailer serves as an early introduction to the anime version, as well as providing voice-overs for the already-announced main characters.
This anime is also confirmed to air on October 2026. The information was announced alongside the release of new visuals and trailers.
Synopsis of Reborn as a Space Mercenary
The English version of the light novel and manga Reborn as a Space Mercenary has been licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment. Based on the official description shared, the story follows Sato Takahiro, who moves from his ordinary life to his favorite gaming world.
In that world, he lives as Hiro, a mercenary who controls a powerfully equipped spaceship. The story moves amidst space battles, interstellar colonies, space pirates, rescues, and various other problems as he lives his new life.
Production Staff
In addition to visuals and trailers, the anime also revealed the main voice cast lineup. Here are the names that have been announced:
- Makoto Furukawa as Hiro
- Konomi Inagaki as Mimi
- Anna Nagase as Elma
- Haruka Shiraishi as Serena Holes
For the main staff, the confirmed names are:
- Director: Norihiko Nagahama
- Series Composition: Takamitsu Kono
- Character Design: Masami Sueoka
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
- Music: Kenta Higashioji
- Animation Production: Studio A-CAT
- Produced by: HAYATE
About Reborn as a Space Mercenary
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship first started as a web novel by Ryuto on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in February 2019.
After that, the series was acquired by Fujimi Shobo and published as a light novel with illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima starting July 2019. As of December 2025, the light novel has 16 volumes. The 17th volume is scheduled to be published in May 2026.
The series also has a manga adaptation by Shinichi Matsui that began serializing on Kadokawa's ComicWalker since November 2019. As of March 23, 2026, the manga has reached 11 volumes.
The Reborn as a Space Mercenary anime is currently scheduled to air in October 2026.
