Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime Premieres October 4

The adult anime adaptation of Reborn as a Space Mercenary is scheduled to premiere on October 4, 2026. The series follows Hiro, a former gamer who awakens in a sci-fi world piloting an overpowered starship. His goal is to earn enough credits from bounty hunting to purchase a house and backyard. The production features animation by studio A-CAT, with series composition by Takamitsu Kouno and character design by Masami Sueoka. Voice cast members include Haruka Shiraishi as Serena Holz. Several actors previously worked together in the 2025 title The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World. The light novels are written by Ryuuto and illustrated by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, with English publication handled by Seven Seas Entertainment. Opening and ending themes are performed by FLOW and ASTERISM respectively. The show will air on Tokyo MX at 9:30 p.m. JST. International streaming rights are held by Crunchyroll for regions excluding Japan, China, Korea, and Mongolia.