Good news for fantasy fans: the famous light novel series Lv999 no Murabito (The Villager of Level 999) by author Koneko Hoshizuki and illustrated by Fuumi will officially be adapted into a TV anime in 2026. The project's official website and X (Twitter) channel have just released the first teaser, revealing images and trailers that have the anime-loving community extremely excited.
What can a level 999 "villageman" do? And how will he change the world when he meets the Demon King's daughter? Let's explore the first details about this promising anime project with Hobiverse!
Lv999 no Murabito: Main voice cast revealed
As soon as the information was announced, what excited many fans the most was the talented voice cast. Satoshi Inomata, who voiced Shugo Hoshikawa in Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You, will take on the male lead role of Koji Kagami. This is a boy who used to be very weak but has reached the "ultimate level" that no one has ever reached. With a troubled past, he believes that demons and humans are no different and is accumulating money day by day for a special purpose.
The female lead Alice, the Demon King's daughter, will be voiced by Nao Toyama. This voice actress is already familiar to audiences through her role as Ruka Sarashina in Rent-A-Girlfriend. Alice is a girl from the demon race but wishes to live peacefully with humans. After meeting Kagami, who does not hate demons, she begins to act to realize her ideal.
Content and production crew of Lv999 no Murabito
The original Lv999 no Murabito consists of 8 light novel volumes (2016–2019) and has been adapted into a manga with more than 18 published volumes. Lv999 no Murabito is set in Earthclear, a world of swords and magic. There, everyone is born with a predetermined level and role: Warrior, Mage, Merchant,... and "Villager", the most populous but also the most useless and weakest role. Unexpectedly, Koji Kagami, a "Villager" broke all limits and reached level 999. Koji and Alice sought to build peace between the two races.
The anime is directed by Yoshinobu Kasai (180-Byo de Kimi no Mimi o Shiawase ni Dekiru ka?) at Brain's Base studio. Shinzo Fujita (To Your Eternity) is in charge of the script and Kentaro Matumoto (In/Spectre Season 2) is designing the characters. The music is by Hiroshi Nakamura. With a reliable production team, Hobiverse believes that Lv999 no Murabito will be recreated in a complete and attractive way.
With its unique plot, impressive characters, and profound message, Lv999 no Murabito is sure to be one of the most anticipated anime blockbusters of 2026.
