We have yet another action-packed isekai/online gaming anime show on the way and it might give Sword Art Online a run for its money!
Hell Mode, based on Hamuo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing manga, tells the story of Yamada Kenichi, a boy who has grown tired of the same skill level the average player has remained at. His problems only get worse when he finds out that his favorite game is being discontinued, leading him closer and closer to an uninspired life with next to nothing to do. But, one fated day, all that changes when he's transported into a new realm that he can only escape if he beats the game on the hardest level.
Can Yamada Kenichi pull it off and beat the game? Or did he finally bite off more than he can chew?
Read the full synopsis of Hell Mode below (via Anime News Network):
"'Level up even while offline'?! That's not a game on 'easy mode'—that's just an AFK game!" The online game Yamada Kenichi had been playing religiously is shutting down its servers, leaving him with a void in his heart. He looks for a new game to fill it, but everything he finds is way too easy. The kind of game he likes—the kind punishing enough to make players want to spend thousands of hours on it—just isn't around anymore. "What's this? "You are invited to a game that will never end." Kenichi stumbles upon an untitled game, one promising incomparable challenge with unprecedented potential. Without hesitation, he selects the "Hell Mode" difficulty. Lo and behold, he finds himself reincarnated in another world as a serf! Now called Allen, he sets out to unlock the secrets his mystery-laden Summoner class; without the convenience of walkthroughs, game guides, or online forums, he must grope his way to the top of his new world!"
Intrigued? Find yourself relating to Yamada Kenichi more than you thought you would? If so, Hell Mode may be perfect for you! Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming isekai anime adaptation!
Hell Mode releases brand-new teaser ahead of anime adaptation announcement
At the time of writing, Hell Mode's anime adaptation has yet to give us a release date that fans can look forward to. We will recieve a release date soon enough. But if it gets immensely difficult to wait for the anime to arrive, new and veteran fans can look to the manga for more, as Hamuo's manga is still updating to this day.
As we wait to know more about the release date, check out the official teaser for Hell Mode below.
In addition to the release date, the cast and crew for this anime has yet to be announced. Updates will likely follow in the new year.
Hell Mode isn't an anime you want to miss! Stay tuned with Anime Away to learn new announcements regarding the title!