Akira Oda
main character
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6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 7, 2025 – December 23, 2025
- Season
- Fall 2025
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Nobuyoshi Habara
- Original creator
- Matsuri Akai
- Music
- Satoshi Igarashi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic92%Isekai88%Medieval80%Heterosexual80%Assassins74%Elf74%Kemonomimi66%Male Protagonist63%Conspiracy63%Swordplay60%
TVFINISHED2025 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
暗殺者である俺のステータスが 勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが• Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga
Synopsis
Akira Oda and his high school classmates are summoned to another world! While the other students are granted cheat abilities through the summoning, Akira merely gains the abilities of a mediocre “assassin.” However, his status soon surpasses “hero,” the strongest profession. After Akira becomes suspicious of the King behind the summoning, he is falsely framed for a crime and forced to flee. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with magic, isekai, medieval.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 32% of 23.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #25 most popular anime of 2025.
About 8.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Matsuri Akai
- Director
- Nobuyoshi Habara
- Series composition
- Kunihiko Okada
- Character design
- Hirona Okada
- Character design
- Kaori Saitou
- Music
- Satoshi Igarashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Issen” by VESPERBELL · eps 1-7
Endings (2)
- ED1“Like Gravity” by BONNIE PINK · eps 2-6
- ED2“Issen” by VESPERBELL · eps 12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s FAQ
How many episodes does My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s have?
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s finished?
Yes. My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s?
No sequel is listed for My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s based on a light novel?
Yes. My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s adapts the light novel by Matsuri Akai.
Who animated My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s?
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s was animated by Sunrise and directed by Nobuyoshi Habara.
Who sings the opening of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s?
The opening, "Issen", is performed by VESPERBELL.
Where can I watch My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s?
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.