The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (2021)
A legendary assassin reborn in a fantasy world faces his greatest mission yet: eliminate the Hero destined to bring about the world's destruction.
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat - Series Information
- Original Title: 世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 6, 2021 (United States - TV-14), October 6, 2021 (Canada - 14+), October 6, 2021 (Germany - 12), October 6, 2021 (Australia - M), October 6, 2021 (Brazil - 16), October 6, 2021 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru (JP), 世界顶尖的暗杀者转生成为异世界贵族 (CN), Sekai Saikou no Assassin (FR), Найкращий у світі асасин переродився в іншому світі як аристократ (UA), The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (US)
- Production Companies: SILVER LINK., Studio Palette, KADOKAWA, Bandai Namco Arts, Crunchyroll, AT-X, movic, KADOKAWA Media House, Glovision, TV Aichi
- Production Countries: Japan
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat - Plot
The world's number one assassin has been reincarnated as the eldest son of a family of aristocrat assassins. In exchange for being reincarnated in another world, a goddess has imposed upon him one condition. "Kill the Hero who is prophesied to destroy the world." This was to be the mission in his new life. The synergistic effect of the vast knowledge and experience he gained that made all manner of assassinations possible in the modern world, and the secret techniques and magic of the fantasy world's most powerful family of assassins turn him into the greatest assassin of all time.
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The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kenji Akabane
- Reina Ueda
- Yuuki Takada
- Shino Shimoji
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Chiaki Takahashi
- Yukari Tamura
- Junpei Morita
- Yui Ninomiya
- Makoto Koichi
Executive Producers
- Fumihiko Shinozaki
- Asuka Yamazaki
- Rita Wang
- Sou Yurugi
- Sho Tanaka
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat - FAQs
Where can you stream The World's Finest Assassin?
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both platforms offer the series as part of their subscription (flatrate) plans, making it accessible to anime fans in multiple regions.
Is The World's Finest Assassin based on a light novel?
Yes. The anime is adapted from a Japanese light novel series written by Rui Tsukiyo and illustrated by Reia. The light novel, published under the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko label, was also adapted into a manga before receiving its anime adaptation in 2021.
Who are the main voice actors in the series?
The principal voice cast includes Kenji Akabane as Lugh, Reina Ueda as Dia, Yuuki Takada as Tarte, Shino Shimoji as Maha, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Cian, Chiaki Takahashi as Ethilu, and Yukari Tamura as the Goddess, among others.
Will there be a Season 2 of The World's Finest Assassin?
The series currently has 2 seasons totalling 13 episodes, with Season 2 consisting of a single episode. The show's status is listed as Returning Series and it remains in production, suggesting further content may be announced in the future.
What is The World's Finest Assassin about?
The series follows the world's greatest assassin, reincarnated in a fantasy world as the eldest son of an aristocratic assassin family. A goddess tasks him with eliminating a Hero prophesied to destroy the world, combining modern assassination expertise with fantasy magic and ancient family techniques.
What is the content rating for The World's Finest Assassin?
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains action violence, mature themes, and some dark narrative elements.
When did The World's Finest Assassin first air?
The series premiered on October 6, 2021, airing simultaneously across multiple regions including the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico. It originally broadcast on AT-X in Japan and was made available internationally through Crunchyroll.
What anime is similar to The World's Finest Assassin?
Fans of the series may also enjoy Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2021), Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (2021), TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- (2021), The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (2022), and My Instant Death Ability Is Overpowered (2024).
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