On March 19, 2025, the official website and X (formerly known as Twitter) account for the highly anticipated The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System anime released a new promotional video. This announcement highlighted the show’s upcoming debut in 2026, while specific release details are still forthcoming.
Since June 2022, Kodansha has been publishing the original novels under the Ranobe Books imprint. Additionally, the story has been adapted into a manga, featuring artwork by Lee Brocco, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine since September 2024.
New Promotional Video Outlines 2026 Release
The latest promotional video confirms that The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System anime is set to debut in 2026, although a more specific release date will be announced later. The video opens with the protagonist, Elma, realizing he has been reincarnated into the Magic World—a game he used to enjoy in his previous existence. The clip depicts a dramatic scene where Elma’s father expels him from their home upon witnessing Elma’s powers as a Heavy Knight.
The trailer highlights Elma’s unique abilities as he draws upon his memories from his past life to excel in his new role. It introduces various key characters that will join Elma on his journey, along with a detailed presentation of the voice cast.
Main Characters and Voice Cast
Leading the cast is Takeo Otsuka, voicing Elma, while Shion Wakayama plays Luce Rubis, Elma’s ally with a penchant for mischief. Additionally, Natsuko Abe provides the voice for Maris Edvan, a character known as the Saint Swordsman within the series.
Behind the Scenes: Production Team and Plot Insights
The anime, directed by Katsumasa Yokomine at Studio GoHands, showcases the talents of Shingo Suzuki as the general director. The character design and chief animation direction are handled by Takayuki Uchida, with assistance from Makoto Furuta and Keiji Tani. The animation is led by Hiroshi Ohkubo, while Tetsuichi Yamagishi serves as chief director. Sound design is helmed by Enji Nakajima and Tetsuya Gunji, and the musical score is composed by Ludving Forssell.
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System anime is based on the original light novel series that centers around Elma Edvan. After being reincarnated into the familiar gaming world, he faces rejection from his family due to the revelation of his Heavy Knight class designation during the Ritual of Divine Blessing, often frowned upon by society. However, equipped with prior gaming knowledge, Elma embarks on an ambitious path to prove himself, as he is aware that this class is among the most formidable in the game.
This fantasy series promises to take audiences on a gripping adventure as Elma seeks to forge his own destiny and reshape how the Heavy Knight class is perceived.