HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing(2026)

Name: HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2026-01-10
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Mutsumi Tamura, Mayu Iizuka, Tasuku Hatanaka, Mizuki Ooyagi

★ 7.3(33)25 episodesReturning Series

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.

First aired:: 2026-01-10
Country:: JP
Network:: Tokyo MX

Episodes

Season 1(12)Season 2(13)

1. OFF TO ACADEMY CITY!
★ 7.0
2026-07-04 · 26m
Allen’s new life in Academy City begins, but an appraisal ceremony unexpectedly puts him on Helmios the Hero’s radar.
2. A NEW FRIEND
★ 6.0
2026-07-11 · 24m
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.
3. CONQUER THE DUNGEON
★ 7.0
2026-07-18 · 24m
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.
4. AN ORDER FROM THE PRINCE
★ 8.0
2026-07-25 · 24m
A-rank dungeons are dangerous for a reason, as the No-Life Gamers quickly learn. But that's not the only challenge awaiting them.
5. THE SOVEREIGN OF SPIRITS' PROPHECY
★ 7.0
2026-08-01 · 24m
A new school year brings big changes as three new members join the No-Life Gamers.
6. SHOWDOWN AT THE ACADEMY TOURNAMENT!
★ 6.0
2026-08-08 · 24m
Allen faces off against the hero. If he wants to win, he’ll have to use his new summoning abilities.
7. ONWARD TO ROHZENHEIM
★ 7.0
2026-08-15 · 24m
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.
8. THE BATTLE OF TIAMO
★ 7.0
2026-08-22 · 24m
Allen has an unusual request for the Sovereign of Spirits: he wants all of his friends switched over to Hell Mode.
9. THE DEMONS OF LAPOLKA
★ 5.0
2026-08-29 · 24m
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.
10. PLENTIFUL PRAYERS
★ 7.0
2026-09-05 · 24m
The odds are grim. If the No-Life Gamers want to liberate Lapolka, they'll need more than just strategy.
11. THE LIBERATED
★ 8.0
2026-09-12 · 24m
One against a million. If Allen wants to even the odds, he'll have to put his new Deputize skill to the test.
12. EXTRA SKILL
★ 9.0
2026-09-19 · 24m
Allen's party is determined to retake the Elven capital, regardless of what Helmios says.
13. SUMMONER OF THE BEGINNING
2026-09-26 · 24m
Allen and his friends make their final stand against Rehzel.