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Magical Explorer
マジカル★エクスプローラー エロゲの友人キャラに転生したけど、ゲーム知識使って自由に生きる
Magical★Explorer: Eroge no Yuujin Chara ni Tensei Shitakedo, Game Chishiki Tsukatte Jiyuu ni Ikiru
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Airing now: 5 of 13 episodes aired; expected to finish around 19 Dec 2026.
- Format
- ONA
- Season
- Fall 2026
- Studio
- WHITE FOX
- Based on
- Light novel
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Started
- 27 Sep 2026
- Score
- 68/100
Action Adventure Ecchi Fantasy Romance Isekai Magic Reincarnation Heterosexual Slapstick Female Harem Nudity Male Protagonist
Few titles are more revered among horndogs-(ahem) connoisseurs of Japanese erotic video games-than Magical Explorer. One day, our smut-loving hero wakes up to find he has been reincarnated into the body of the game’s dreamboat protagonist! Or rather, his hapless comic-relief best friend, Kousuke Takioto. But with his unparalleled knowledge of Magical Explorer and Kousuke’s unorthodox abilities (a scarf that doubles as a fist?), our hero vows to turn the game’s unluckiest loser into its mightiest heartthrob. In this world, nothing is out of reach when you’ve got the know-how! (Source: Yen Press) Note: Each episode streamed 1 week early on ABEMA and d anime store. The original TV broadcast started on October 4th, 2026.
Where to watch
Broadcast in Japan
Episode 4 premieres Mon 23:00 (JST) on Channel 20, 26 Oct.
- Also on Channel 54, Mon 25:59
Times are Japan time. Late-night slots use 24+ hour notation: 25:00 is 1:00 am the next day. Schedule from Syoboi Calendar.
Opening and ending songs
Song data from AnimeThemes.
Source material
Magical☆Explorer ↗ · マジカル★エクスプローラー エロゲの友人キャラに転生したけど、ゲーム知識使って自由に生きる
Novel · Still publishing · 2019
Source: AniList and MangaDex (publication details only).
Credits, releases and news
Staff
- Director
- Kazuki Ōhashi
- Original creator
- Yukari Higa, Iris
- Series Composition
- Satoko Sekine
- Script
- Satoko Sekine
- Character Design
- Ryōsuke Kimiya
- Music
- Kenichirō Suehiro
- Art Director
- Yūki Yokoyama
- Sound Director
- Jin Aketagawa
- Chief Animation Director
- Ryōsuke Kimiya
Japanese voice cast
- Marino Hanamura: Mai Fuchigami
- Kōsuke Takioto: Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Hatsumi Hanamura: Minami Tsuda
- Ludie: Ai Kakuma
- Yukine Mizumori: Saori Ōnishi
- Nanami: M.A.O
- Claris: Risa Tsumugi
- Iori Hijiri: Asaki Yuikawa
Latest news
- 5 Oct 2026 Magical Explorer TV Anime Confirms English Dub Cast
- 2 Oct 2026 Crunchyroll Streams A Tale of the Secret Saint, Psyren, More Anime in India
- 15 Sep 2026 Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Fall 2026 Season
- 28 Aug 2026 Magical Explorer TV Anime Reveals More Cast, October 3 Debut, Theme Song Artist in Video
- 31 Jul 2026 Magical Explorer TV Anime Reveals October Debut in 1st Promo Video
Anime News Network readers rate it 2.55/10 (3 votes).
Source: Anime News Network. Full details at Anime News Network.
Main characters
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Kousuke Takioto
瀧音幸助
Voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki
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Nanami
ななみ
Voiced by Mao Ichimichi
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Ludivine Marie-Ange de la Tréfle
リュディヴィーヌ・マリー＝アンジュ・ド・ラ・トレーフル
Voiced by Ai Kakuma
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Yukine Mizumori
水守雪音
Voiced by Saori Oonishi
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Iori Hijiri
聖伊織
Voiced by Asaki Yuikawa
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Hatsumi Hanamura
花邑はつみ
Voiced by Minami Tsuda
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