Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army (2023)
A discharged dark soldier rediscovers himself in a human village, trading battlefield duty for a surprisingly fulfilling second act.
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army - Series Information
- Original Title: 解雇された暗黒兵士（30代）のスローなセカンドライフ
- First Air Year: 2023
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 7, 2023 (Australia - M), January 7, 2023 (Brazil - 14), January 7, 2023 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11
- Production Companies: Encourage Films, Bit grooove promotion, Good Smile Film
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army (US), ชีวิตที่สองแบบ Slow Life (ในวัย 30) ของนายทหารมืดถูกปลด (TH), 被解雇的暗黑士兵开始了慢生活的第二人生 (CN), 被解僱的暗黑士兵（30多歲）開始了慢生活的第二人生 (TW), Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life (JP), 해고당한 암흑병사 (KR), Неспішне життя звільненого (тридцятирічного) темного солдата (UA)
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army - Plot
Dariel, a dark soldier in the demon king's army who cannot use magic, has risen to the position of assistant to the Four Generals with his talent and energy, and has been wielding his skill. However, as soon as the Four Generals are replaced, Dariel is fired from the army. Dariel is devastated, but when he arrives in a human village, he finds that his adventuring skills, which are supposed to be useless to demons, have blossomed! "I was... human?" Dariel decides to spend his second life in this village, and the requests start pouring in! Trouble! False charge! Duel! With his natural skills and the adjusting power that he developed in his old place, the former dark soldier solves them all!
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Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Tomokazu Sugita
- Akane Fujita
- Tetsuya Kakihara
- Emi Miyajima
- Kenji Hamada
- Rumi Okubo
- Yuki Kudo
- Keiko Watanabe
- Takaki Otomari
- Hiromichi Tezuka
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army - FAQs
Where can you stream Chillin' in My 30s?
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can also be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Is Chillin' in My 30s based on a manga?
The anime is adapted from a manga series. The original story follows Dariel's journey from disgraced dark soldier to beloved village hero, blending isekai-style fantasy with a warm slice-of-life tone that sets it apart from more action-heavy adaptations.
Who voices the main character Dariel in the anime?
Dariel is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, one of Japan's most prolific voice actors, known for roles in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Gintama. Akane Fujita voices Marika, while Tetsuya Kakihara brings Gashita to life.
What is Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired about?
Dariel served loyally in the Demon King's Army despite lacking magic, but gets dismissed when new generals take over. Arriving in a human village, he discovers his so-called useless skills are actually extraordinary — and realizes he may not be a demon at all.
How many episodes does the series have?
The series ran for 12 episodes across its single season, which aired in 2023. There is also a Season 0 containing 13 special episodes, bringing the total episode count to 25 if you include all bonus content.
What makes this anime different from typical isekai shows?
Rather than a hero transported to another world, Chillin' in My 30s flips the premise — a demon-army veteran rediscovers himself in a human village. The tone leans heavily into slice-of-life warmth and career-reinvention comedy, making it a refreshing change of pace.
What are similar anime series to watch after this?
Fans of this series often enjoy I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human, I'm in Love with the Villainess, and Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki for their mix of fantasy and laid-back storytelling.
When did Chillin' in My 30s first air?
The series premiered on January 7, 2023, broadcasting on Tokyo MX and BS11 in Japan. It wrapped up its single season the same year, with international audiences able to watch it via Crunchyroll shortly after each episode aired.
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