The summer 2026 anime Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita. — known by its shorthand title “Koko Ore” — has revealed the synopsis and preview scene cuts for Episode 1, “I Came Back and Had Become a Hero,” set to premiere on Monday, July 6, 2026.
About the Series
“Koko Ore” is a fantasy anime based on the light novel by Ezogingitsune, which began serialization on the user-generated fiction platform “Shōsetsuka ni Narō” in 2018 before receiving a print edition from SB Creative. A manga adaptation runs concurrently in Manga UP!, and the combined series has surpassed 4.45 million copies in circulation.
Story Overview
S-rank mage Rack fights alongside hero Eric and warrior Goran to defeat the Demon King in a dimensional rift. To prevent his companions from being wiped out, Rack makes the decision to hold the line alone, shouting, “Leave this to me and go on ahead!” After an unimaginably solitary battle, he finally defeats the Demon King — but when he returns to the original world, 10 years have passed. He has become a legendary hero celebrated for sacrificing himself to save the world. With his appearance mysteriously rejuvenated by the ordeal, Rack conceals his true identity and begins a new life as an F-rank adventurer under the name Rock, alongside old friends and new companions alike.
Episode 1 Synopsis: “I Came Back and Had Become a Hero”
After repelling the Demon King, Rack stays behind alone in the dimensional rift to buy time for his allies to escape the oncoming demon horde. He fights through to the end, protecting the world — but when he finally returns, he finds himself in a world 10 years into the future, where he is already enshrined as a legendary savior.
Reuniting with old friends Eric and Goran in an emotional encounter, Rack hides his identity, takes the name Rock, and sets out on a new chapter of his life as an F-rank adventurer.
Broadcast & Streaming Information
Japanese TV Broadcast
- TOKYO MX — Every Monday at 22:30, from July 6, 2026
- KBS Kyoto — Every Monday at 23:00, from July 6, 2026
- Sun TV — Every Monday at 24:00, from July 6, 2026
- TV Aichi — Every Monday at 25:30, from July 6, 2026
- BS11 — Every Monday at 25:30, from July 6, 2026 (Episodes 2–3 air at 26:00)
- AT-X — Every Thursday at 20:30, from July 9, 2026 (Repeats: Mon 8:30 / Wed 14:30)
Streaming
- Prime Video — 3 days ahead of broadcast; from July 3, 2026 every Friday at 22:30
- ABEMA / d Anime Store — Simulcast with broadcast; from July 6, 2026 every Monday at 22:30
- Additional streaming platforms to be announced
Staff
- Original Work: Ezogingitsune
- Original Character Design: DeeCHA
- Director: Hiroyuki Kobe
- Series Composition: Koki Hirota
- Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Majiro
- Color Design: Akatsuki Nagasaka
- Art Director: Biho
- Photography Director: Taiki Okutani
- Offline Editor: Yumika Okazaki
- Online Editor: Ryotaro Tachi
- Sound Director: Ryo Tanaka
- Music: Tomohiro Osumi
- Animation Studio: Gekkō
- Opening Theme: sajou no hana — “Soredemo Donten wo Koete Yuku”
- Ending Theme: (Artist TBA) — “Arikitari na Nichijou to Kouun na Hibi e”
Cast
- Rack / Rock / Franzen: Gakuto Kajiwara
- Seruris Morton: Yui Ishikawa
- Shia Ulcott: Mayu Sagara
- Lucchila: M·A·O
- Milka: Yurie Kozakai
- Eric: Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Goran: Rikishi Koyama
- Arone: Wakana Maruoka
- Ario: Yuki Terui
- Jinny: Akari Miyasaki
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