Waking up inside your favorite video game is a fantasy classic, but swapping swords and dragons for a fully equipped spaceship takes the experience to another level. The animated adaptation of Reborn as a Space Mercenary (Mezametara Saikyo Sobi to Uchusen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yohei Toshite Jiyu ni Ikitai) has released its main trailer, confirming its arrival on screens is scheduled for October 4.

The newly released trailer allowed listeners to hear the first notes of “Unstoppable,” the opening theme performed by the popular rock band FLOW, while the metal group ASTERISM will provide the rhythm for each episode’s ending with the song “My Way.” Alongside the musical reveal, the production announced the addition of Kana Ueda as Shoko and Saori Onishi as Mei, joining a cast led by Makoto Furukawa as protagonist Hiro, Konomi Inagaki as Mimi, Anna Nagase as Elma, and Haruka Shiraishi as Serena.

The animation for this intergalactic journey is handled by Studio A-Cat under the direction of Norihiko Nagahama. The project features script supervision by Takamitsu Kono and character designs adapted by Masami Sueoka, with sound direction by Jin Aketagawa and a soundtrack composed by Kenta Higashiohji.

About Reborn as a Space Mercenary

Originating from light novels created by Ryuto and illustrated by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, the story began its original publication on the Shosetsuka ni Naro portal in February 2019, later transitioning to print under Kadokawa’s editorial label and adding a manga adaptation illustrated by Shinichi Matsui. The plot follows Satou Takahiro, an ordinary young man who is transported into his favorite spaceship game universe. Reincarnated as the mercenary Hiro, the protagonist decides to enjoy his new life to the fullest by traveling between space colonies, facing cosmic pirates, and saving the day aboard an awesome ship alongside his companions.

Does this fantasy isekai proposal with spaceships and space battles catch your attention?