Hey, anime fans! Big news just dropped for one of the most anticipated fantasy adaptations on the horizon. The official website for the upcoming TV anime Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita. (also known in English as I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand.) has just revealed a couple of exciting new cast members and a brand-new teaser visual to get us hyped. Mark your calendars, because this epic story is set to hit screens in 2026.
Meet the New Voices Joining the Legend
The latest update introduces two key characters who will be brought to life by some fantastic talent. The anime’s world just got a lot more interesting with these additions:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Celliss Morton | Ishikawa Yui (known for NieR:Automata Ver1.1a) |
| Sia Wolcott | Sagara Mayu (known for Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyuutan) |
The Creative Team Behind the Anime
A great story needs a great team to adapt it, and this project is in some very capable hands. The studio and staff lined up promise to deliver a memorable adaptation of this popular light novel series.
The anime is being produced at studio Gekkou. Leading the charge as director is Kanbe Hiroyuki, whose previous work includes Plunderer. Overseeing the series composition is Hirota Mitsutaka (Edens Zero), ensuring the story’s heart and action are preserved. Meanwhile, the character designs will be handled by Majiro, the artist known for their work on the beloved series Barakamon.
What’s the Story About?
For those who haven’t dived into the source material yet, here’s the scoop. The series is based on the action-fantasy light novel originally penned by author Ezogingitsune on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website. The story captured readers’ imaginations from its start in June 2018 through to its conclusion in January 2021.
SB Creative picked it up for their GA Novel label, with the talented DeeCHA providing the illustrations. The light novel has been a success, with its seventh volume released back in 2022.
But that’s not all! The story also found a fantastic second life as a manga. Drawn by Abeno Chaco (of Escha & Logy no Atelier fame), the manga adaptation began serialization on the Manga UP! app and website in August 2019. It’s been going strong, with its 18th volume published by Square Enix just recently in October. For international fans, Square Enix has licensed the English version, making it available on platforms like Comikey and Manga UP!.
Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More
With a compelling “last stand” premise, a proven creative team, and a growing cast of talented voice actors, Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita. is shaping up to be a must-watch for fantasy enthusiasts. The new teaser visual certainly amps up the anticipation, giving us a glimpse of the world we’ll get to explore in 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the premiere!
Source: Comic Natalie
