Let This Grieving Soul Retire (2024)
A reluctant, underpowered hero leads the world's mightiest party in this hilarious Japanese anime fantasy-comedy series.
Let This Grieving Soul Retire - Series Information
- Original Title: 嘆きの亡霊は引退したい
- First Air Year: 2024
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 1, 2024 (United States - TV-14), October 1, 2024 (Australia - M), October 1, 2024 (Brazil - 14)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV
- Production Companies: Zero-G, GREE Entertainment, avex pictures, MICRO MAGAZINE, Saber Links, BS Nippon Corporation, Tokyo MX
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Nageki No Bourei Ha Intai Shitai (JP), 叹息的亡灵好想隐退 (CN), วิญญาณคร่ำครวญอยากวางมือแล้ว ～วิธีปั้นปาร์ตี้สุดแกร่งโดยฮันเตอร์สุดอ่อน～ (TH), תן לנפש המתאבלת הזו לפרוש (IL), Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (US)
Let This Grieving Soul Retire - Plot
Six childhood friends make a vow one day to become treasure hunters, and eventually grow to be the strongest heroes in the world. During his first quest, Krai Andrey realizes he isn't cut out for the job. Even so, his friends make him their leader. Underpowered in the face of great expectations, Krai embarks on a reluctant hero's tale of glory, headaches, and wanting to retire early.
Let This Grieving Soul Retire - Trailer
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Let This Grieving Soul Retire - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kensho Ono
- Miyu Kubota
- Fairouz Ai
- Konomi Kohara
- Kohei Amasaki
- Tomokazu Sugita
- Aoi Koga
- You Taichi
- Akira Sekine
- Koji Seki
Let This Grieving Soul Retire - FAQs
Will Let This Grieving Soul Retire get a second season?
As of 2025, Let This Grieving Soul Retire is listed as a Returning Series and is still in production, suggesting a continuation is possible. No official second season announcement has been confirmed, but the series' status indicates the story is not yet concluded.
Is Let This Grieving Soul Retire based on a light novel?
Yes, Let This Grieving Soul Retire is adapted from a Japanese light novel series. The source material follows the same premise of Krai Andrey, an underpowered adventurer thrust into leadership of the world's most powerful party, blending isekai-adjacent fantasy with comedy.
Where can you stream Let This Grieving Soul Retire?
Let This Grieving Soul Retire is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. Episodes can also be purchased individually through the Apple TV Store. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability.
Who voices Krai Andrey in the anime?
Krai Andrey, the reluctant protagonist of Let This Grieving Soul Retire, is voiced by Kensho Ono, a prolific Japanese voice actor known for roles in numerous popular anime series. The supporting cast includes Miyu Kubota, Fairouz Ai, Konomi Kohara, and Tomokazu Sugita.
What is Let This Grieving Soul Retire about?
The series follows Krai Andrey, an underpowered man who joins his five childhood friends on a quest to become treasure hunters. Despite lacking ability, he is made their leader. The show blends fantasy adventure with comedy as Krai desperately wishes to retire from his unwanted heroic role.
How many episodes does Let This Grieving Soul Retire have?
Let This Grieving Soul Retire has 24 episodes across its first season. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes. The series premiered on October 1, 2024, on Tokyo MX and BS Nippon TV in Japan.
What is the content rating for Let This Grieving Soul Retire?
Let This Grieving Soul Retire is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. It is rated M in Australia and 14 in Brazil. The series contains fantasy action, comedy, and some mature themes typical of anime in this genre.
What anime is similar to Let This Grieving Soul Retire?
Fans of Let This Grieving Soul Retire may enjoy The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, Shangri-La Frontier, and Dan Da Dan, all of which blend fantasy adventure with humor. Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None and Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling also share similar comedic fantasy themes.
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