Announcement: Production of the Anime ‘Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP’ Confirmed

On November 6, 2024, Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the manga series Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP. While detailed information about the series, including its premiere date, was not disclosed, fans received exciting news about the director and animation studio involved in the project.

Exciting New Anime Adaptation by Studio Durandal

Teaser visual for the anime adaptation (Image via Bandai Namco Filmworks)

The studio shared a captivating teaser visual showcasing the main characters, Yukito Kirihara and his sister Sana, to celebrate the announcement. Animation will be handled by Durandal, a relatively new studio founded in 2022, known for bringing fresh talent to the anime landscape.

The anime will be directed by Mamoru Yokota, who is recognized for his work as an animation director on iconic series such as Naruto Shippuden and Death Note. However, specific details regarding voice casting and timeline remain under wraps, leaving fans eager for more updates.

Illustration by the series' illustrator — Illustration by Makoto Aogiri commemorating the anime announcement (Image via Bandai Namco Filmworks)

To mark this occasion, the manga’s illustrator Makoto Aogiri created a unique illustration featuring beloved characters from the series. The story is authored by Yuu Shizumu, who gained previous acclaim for his ecchi series, Blade Dance of the Elementalers, which also received an anime adaptation in 2014 by studio TNK.

The manga began serialization on February 5, 2019, and consists of ten volumes in Japanese and nine in English. The tenth volume in Japanese is scheduled for release on November 8, 2024, with the English version set to follow on November 12, 2024.

Synopsis of Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP

Manga cover featuring Yukio and Sana — Yukito and Sana – The Best of Yukito and Sana

This action-fantasy series narrates the adventures of Yukito Kirihara, a young man who cherishes his life with his little sister, Sana. Their tranquil existence is shattered when an ogre intrudes their home, seeking Sana. In a heroic act, Yukito sacrifices himself to protect her, resulting in his untimely death.

In a twist typical of the genre, Yukito finds himself in an otherworldly void where a mysterious woman offers him a chance at reincarnation. She presents him with a book filled with names, revealing his sister’s name within it. Driven by love and a desire to save Sana, Yukito enters her world, armed with only 1 HP (hit points), setting the stage for an epic journey.

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