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Kenichi Yamada, a single, 35-year-old businessman, has spent the majority of his adult life playing every MMORPG to hit the market. Tired of the constant cycle of repetitive, newbie-centric gameplay, he is immediately drawn in by the promise of a new game that, on top of being never-ending, offers up a "Hell Mode"—a difficulty level that makes it nigh impossible to level up but also promises uncapped growth potential. Upon selecting the newly released Summoner class, Kenichi finds himself reborn as Allen, an infant in a serf family, with nothing but his wits and old memories to guide him.
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Kenichi Yamada, a single, 35-year-old businessman, has spent the majority of his adult life playing every MMORPG to hit the market. Tired of the constant cycle of repetitive, newbie-centric gameplay, he is immediately drawn in by the promise of a new game that, on top of being never-ending, offers up a "Hell Mode"—a difficulty level that makes it nigh impossible to level up but also promises uncapped growth potential. Upon selecting the newly released Summoner class, Kenichi finds himself reborn as Allen, an infant in a serf family, with nothing but his wits and old memories to guide him.
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Episode 1
Allen’s new life in Academy City begins, but an appraisal ceremony unexpectedly puts him on Helmios the Hero’s radar.
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Episode 2
The No-Life Gamers are off to a good start, but they face a few setbacks: their healer can't join full-time and Krena doesn't know how to use skills.
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Episode 3
Keel officially joins the No-Life Gamers as they tackle a B-rank dungeon. But as they grow stronger, Allen uncovers a concerning issue regarding his new friend.
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Episode 4
A-rank dungeons are dangerous for a reason, as the No-Life Gamers quickly learn. But that's not the only challenge awaiting them.
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Episode 5
A new school year brings big changes as three new members join the No-Life Gamers.
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Episode 6
Allen faces off against the hero. If he wants to win, he’ll have to use his new summoning abilities.
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Episode 7
As the Demon Lord's army lays waste to the Elven Kingdom of Rozenheim, Allen and his friends must find a way to repel the invasion before it's too late.
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Episode 8
Allen has an unusual request for the Sovereign of Spirits: he wants all of his friends switched over to Hell Mode.
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Episode 9
The No-Life Gamers must hold the line at Tiamo. But the longer the fighting drags on, the fewer magic stones remain at Allen's disposal.
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Episode 10
The odds are grim. If the No-Life Gamers want to liberate Lapolka, they'll need more than just strategy.
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Episode 11
One against a million. If Allen wants to even the odds, he'll have to put his new Deputize skill to the test.
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Episode 12
Allen's party is determined to retake the Elven capital, regardless of what Helmios says.
Where to watch HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage BalancingEpisode information updated Sep 19, 2026
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Mutsumi TamuraAllen (voice)
Mayu IizukaKrena (voice)
Tasuku HatanakaDogora (voice)
Sayaka SenbongiCecil Granvelle (voice)
Hideo IshikawaRodin (voice)
Sayaka OharaTheresia (voice)
Makoto KoichiMatthew (voice)
Tomokazu SugitaButler Von Granvelle (voice)
Tokyo MXJapan
Yokohama Animation LaboratoryJapan
MBSJapan
NetEase GamesJapan
SANKYOJapan
Earth Star EntertainmentJapan