Reborn as a Space Mercenary anime episode 2 release details

The anime adaptation of the novel ‘Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!’ is scheduled to release its second episode on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The series follows Satou Takahiro, who is transported into a science fiction universe resembling a video game. Taking the name Hiro, he operates a powerful starship named Krishna to live as a mercenary.

Aniplex has released the creditless opening and ending sequences for the series. The opening theme, ‘Unstoppable’, is performed by Flow, while the ending theme, ‘My Way’, is by Asterism. The production is handled by Studio A-Cat, directed by Norihiko Nagahama, with character designs by Masami Sueoka.

International viewers can access the series via Crunchyroll, though availability is restricted in China, South Korea, Mongolia, and Japan. In Japan, the series is broadcast on various networks including TOKYO MX, BS11, Yomiuri TV, Chukyo TV, and WOWOW.