Headhunted to Another World

Headhunted to Another World (Japanese: サラリーマンが異世界に行ったら四天王になった話, Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi) is a Japanese anime television series brand derived from the light novel and manga of the same name. The official website at salaryman-big4.com serves as the central hub for the anime adaptation, publishing news, story summaries, cast announcements, and promotional campaigns. The series follows a salaryman who is transported to a fantasy world and appointed as one of the Demon King's Four Heavenly Kings, blending corporate workplace satire with isekai fantasy. The anime adaptation was announced in July 2024, with the official website opening on July 21, 2024. Main cast members were revealed the same day: Yuki Ono as Uchimura Dennosuke, Konomi Kohara as Ulmander, and Akio Otsuka as the Demon King. Additional cast announcements followed in October 2024, including Takaki Hoshino as Sylphid, Nene Hieda as Genome, Chitose Morinaga as Orlu, and Ayafumi Tsukui as Neia. The opening and ending theme songs were also announced in October 2024. The series aired its first episode in January 2025, with a Blu-ray and DVD box set released on April 25, 2025. A radio program titled "Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi ~Izakaya Radio~" began broadcasting and streaming on January 7, 2025. The anime's 12 episodes were rebroadcast on AT-X starting February 2, 2026. The brand encompasses the anime, its music, home video releases, radio, and related merchandise and events. The official website features a story page with episode summaries, staff credits, and an introduction. The final episode, "How to Find Your Life" (第12話「人生の見つけ方」), depicts Uchimura being summoned by the Demon King and given the decree to "become the king of a new era." The brand is positioned as a workplace comedy meets isekai fantasy, targeting adult working audiences with its relatable salaryman protagonist.

The brand originates from the light novel and manga series "Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi" (サラリーマンが異世界に行ったら四天王になった話), written by Benigashira and illustrated by Murako for the manga adaptation. The anime adaptation was officially announced on July 21, 2024, when the official website opened and the main cast was revealed: Yuki Ono as Uchimura Dennosuke, Konomi Kohara as Ulmander, and Akio Otsuka as the Demon King. The first promotional video was also released that day, along with comments from the original author and manga artist. Throughout late 2024, the brand built anticipation through a series of announcements. On September 24, 2024, a campaign featuring words of encouragement from the Demon King for working people was launched. On October 20, 2024, the opening and ending theme songs were announced, the second promotional video was released, and additional cast members were revealed: Takaki Hoshino as Sylphid, Nene Hieda as Genome, Chitose Morinaga as Orlu, and Ayafumi Tsukui as Neia. On November 1, 2024, the official X account began weekly reveals of the formidable enemies Uchimura would face. On December 6, 2024, a video featuring Akio Otsuka as the Demon King was released. On December 27, 2024, a radio program titled "Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi ~Izakaya Radio~" was announced, set to begin broadcasting and streaming on January 7, 2025. The anime premiered in January 2025. On January 2, 2025, a support illustration was released. On January 6, 2025, a script giveaway campaign was held to commemorate the first episode's broadcast. On January 7, 2025, the first episode was made available for free streaming for a limited time, a special talk video between Yuki Ono and Akio Otsuka was released, and the Blu-ray & DVD BOX release was announced. The radio program also began on that day. On February 12, 2025, a cast appearance on an ABEMA special program was announced for February 16, 2025. On April 11, 2025, it was announced that Yuki Ono and Konomi Kohara would appear live at the Overlap Bunko All-Star Gathering SP 2025 first wave. The Blu-ray & DVD BOX went on sale on April 25, 2025. On February 2, 2026, it was announced that all 12 episodes would be rebroadcast on AT-X. The series comprises 12 episodes. The final episode, "How to Find Your Life" (第12話「人生の見つけ方」), features Uchimura being summoned by the Demon King and given the decree to "become the king of a new era." The story page on the official website provides episode summaries and staff credits, including for the final episode: screenplay by Hiroko Fukuda, storyboard by Tomoe Makino, direction by Mamoru Enomoto, and chief animation direction by Takashi Kawashima, Inseop Choi, Subin Yoon, and Ayumi Nishihata.

• Official website opened; anime adaptation announced; main cast revealed; first PV released

• Campaign featuring words of encouragement from the Demon King for working people launched

• Opening and ending theme songs announced; second PV released; additional cast revealed

• Weekly reveal of formidable enemies began on official X

• Video featuring Akio Otsuka as the Demon King released

• Radio program "Izakaya Radio" announced for January 7, 2025 start

• Anime broadcast support illustration released

• Episode 1 broadcast commemorative script giveaway campaign held

• Anime premiered; episode 1 free streaming; special talk video released; Blu-ray & DVD BOX release announced; radio program began

• Cast appearance on ABEMA special program announced for February 16

• Yuki Ono and Konomi Kohara to appear live at Overlap Bunko All-Star Gathering SP 2025 first wave

• Blu-ray & DVD BOX released

• All 12 episodes rebroadcast on AT-X announced

Workplace comedy meets isekai fantasy, targeting adult working audiences with a relatable salaryman protagonist.

• TV anime series (12 episodes)

• Blu-ray & DVD BOX

• Radio program "Izakaya Radio"

• Opening and ending theme songs

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