Hidenari Ugaki Joins Cast for Season 2 of Beloved Anime Series

Exciting Developments in the World of “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!”

Fans of the beloved light novel series “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” have reason to celebrate. The official website for the second season of the television anime adaptation has revealed a significant addition to the cast. Hidenari Ugaki will join the series as Kechachakka Munk, a level 6 hunter, making his debut in the 21st episode, set to air on Saturday.

The second season of the anime premiered on October 6 on Tokyo MX and BS NTV. Viewers were able to catch early episodes on d Anime Store and ABEMA starting October 4. Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs, ensuring that fans worldwide can enjoy the latest adventures of Krai and his friends.

The second season features a captivating opening theme song titled “Algorithm,” performed by Kiyono Yasuno. The ending theme, “Yume no Hitokakera” (Fragment of a Dream), is brought to life by i☆Ris.

The story of “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” revolves around Krai and his childhood friends who dream of becoming the greatest treasure hunters. However, Krai’s journey takes a different turn as he grapples with his fear of the dangers that come with the profession. The series is set in a world where adventurers seek wealth, fame, power, and glory, risking their lives in treasure vaults across the globe.

The first season of the anime debuted in October 2024, with Crunchyroll streaming the series as it aired. The first season was directed by Masahiro Takata at Zero-G, who also served as the sound director. Saber Links handled the sound production. Hideki Shirane was responsible for the series scripts, while Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki designed the characters. The music was composed by Ryōhei Sataka, with Avex Pictures overseeing music production.

The light novel series, originally serialized on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from January to December 2018, has been published in print by Micro Magazine. The first volume, illustrated by Chyko, was released in August 2018, with the 13th volume published on September 30. J-Novel Club has taken over the English publication of the novels, releasing the first volume in March 2023 and the eighth volume on October 6.

The manga adaptation, illustrated by Rai Hebino, began its run on Kadokawa’s ComicWalker website in April 2019. The 11th compiled book volume was published on April 25. Yen Press is handling the English release of the manga, with the ninth volume published on February 18 and the 10th volume scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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