I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 2 Anime Reveals Character Video for Beelzebub
The highly anticipated second season of the television anime adaptation of Kisetsu Morita’s popular light novel series, “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level,” has fans buzzing with excitement. Recently, the official website for the anime unveiled a character video introducing Beelzebub, voiced by Manami Numakura, adding to the anticipation for the upcoming season.
Scheduled to debut in 2025, the second season of the anime will see the return of the main cast. However, there are some notable changes behind the scenes. Kunihisa Sugishima steps in as the director, taking over from Nobukage Kimura. Studio Teddy is now handling the animation production, replacing Revoroot. Naohiro Fukushima, known for his work on the first season, is overseeing the series scripts this time around. Hikaru Kodama is the new character designer, and Keiji Inai will compose the music for the series.
The first season of “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” premiered in April 2021 to critical acclaim. The series follows the story of an immortal witch who enjoys a leisurely life after reincarnation, only to find herself at level 99 after years of slaying slimes for a living. As rumors of her power spread, she attracts curious adventurers, dragons, and even a monster girl who sees her as a mother.
The novel series, which ranked at #9 in the 2019 edition of the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! guidebook, was first launched on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in June 2016. Published by SB Creative, the novels have garnered a strong following. The manga adaptation by Yusuke Shiba premiered on Square Enix’s Gangan Online website in June 2017, further expanding the series’ reach.
In addition to the main series, author Kisetsu Morita also penned a spinoff novel titled “I Was a Bottom-Tier Bureaucrat for 1,500 Years,” which explores a different aspect of the fantasy world. The spinoff has also been adapted into a manga, adding depth to the expansive universe created by Morita.
For English-speaking fans, Yen Press has been instrumental in bringing the novels and manga adaptations to a wider audience. With their translations, readers around the world can immerse themselves in the magical world of “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level.”
As anticipation builds for the upcoming second season, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates, trailers, and character reveals. The charm of the series lies in its mix of humor, adventure, and heartwarming moments, making it a must-watch for fantasy and comedy enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for more news and announcements as the release date draws near.
