Exciting news for fans of ‘Let This Grieving Soul Retire’! The beloved anime series has officially returned for its second cour, bringing a wave of new episodes for the fall 2025 season. To celebrate this continuation, viewers can now enjoy the full, immersive experience of its brand new opening and ending sequences, both released in stunning creditless versions.
The dynamic new opening theme, ‘Algorithm,’ is performed by the talented Kiyono Yasuno, perfectly setting the stage for Krai Andrey’s ongoing journey. Following this, the enchanting ending theme, ‘Yume e no Hitokakera,’ is brought to life by the popular idol group i☆Ris, offering a memorable close to each episode.
‘Let This Grieving Soul Retire’ originates from a popular light novel series, which first began captivating readers on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in January 2018. Micro Magazine has since published a print version under their GC Novels imprint, with an impressive 13 volumes released in Japan to date. The series is penned by Tsukikage and beautifully illustrated by Chyko, with J-Novel Club making the English-language version available to international audiences.
The television anime adaptation is skillfully directed by Masahiro Takata at the renowned animation studio Zero-G. The series composition is expertly handled by Hideki Shirane, while Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki are responsible for the distinct character designs. The captivating musical score that accompanies the series is composed by Ryohei Sataka.
For those new to the series, ‘Let This Grieving Soul Retire’ follows the intriguing tale of Krai Andrey. As children, Krai and five friends vowed to become powerful treasure hunters, eventually rising to become the world’s strongest heroes. However, Krai quickly realized during his very first quest that he wasn’t naturally cut out for such a demanding role. Despite his self-doubt and feeling underpowered compared to his companions, his friends steadfastly appointed him as their leader. Thus begins Krai’s reluctant heroic saga – a journey filled with glory, unexpected challenges, and a persistent longing for early retirement. Fans can catch the series as it airs on Crunchyroll.