HIDIVE Offers Otherworldly Action This Winter with New Isekai Simulcast Series 'Hell Mode'
HOUSTON, TX — NOVEMBER 6, 2025 — AMC Networks' HIDIVE revealed today that the new isekai action series HELL MODE (full title: Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing) will be part of its upcoming Winter 2026 season line-up. Based on the hit light novel series created by Hamuo, HELL MODE will be offered as an exclusive simulcast series on HIDIVE, the fast-growing anime streaming service that has become known for offering fans the best in new isekai and other genre anime every year. HELL MODE is scheduled to premiere this January and will be available to subscribers in both the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. In advance of its streaming debut, HIDIVE will present the North American premiere of HELL MODE Episode 1 at Anime Frontier 2025 in Fort Worth, TX. As part of today's announcement, HIDIVE released the official English subtitled trailer for the series.
“We're thrilled to announce that the anime adaptation of the wildly successful Hell Mode light novel series will be part of HIDIVE's Winter 2026 slate,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “Fans will not want to miss a minute of this exciting new isekai action anime when it premieres as an exclusive simulcast series on HIDIVE in January. HELL MODE is sure to be a hit with audiences this winter!”
Thirty-five-year-old Kenichi Yamada has spent his life playing every single MMORPG he can get his hands on. Tired of new games that cater to casual players, he leaps at the chance to try out a never-ending game with an intimidating “Hell Mode” that raises the difficulty (and chances to level up) to impossible heights. But, as soon as he selects the “Summoner,” Kenichi finds himself transported into the world of the game and reborn to a family of serfs as a baby named Allen! With nothing but his memories and wits to guide him, Allen sets off to conquer Hell Mode, unearth the secrets of the Summoner class, and free his newfound family from their fate.
Written by Hamuo, the Hell Mode light novel series first launched in November 2019 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō. The title was acquired by Earth Star Entertainment in July 2020 and has been published under Earth Star Novel ever since., The light novel spans 12 volumes to date and has been adapted into a manga series that debuted in October 2020. The English language versions of both the light novel and manga are available in digital from J Novel Club. A print edition of the English language version of the light novel is available Yen Press.
The anime adaptation is directed by Makoto Tamagawa together with series composition by Daishiro Tanimura, character design by Kei Tsushima and production by Yokohama Animation Lab. The cast of HELL MODE stars Mutsumi Tamura as Allen, Mayu Iizuka as Krena, Tasuku Hatanaka as Dogora, Sayaka Senbongi as Cecil, Hideo Ishikawa as Rodin, Sayaka Ōhara as Theresia and Makoto Koichi as Mash.
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About HIDIVE
HIDIVE is a fast-growing, fan-centric anime service and part of AMC Networks' targeted streaming portfolio. From English subs and dubs to episodic series, movies and more, HIDIVE delivers a full-tilt, genre-spanning anime experience with blockbusters, classics and underrated masterpieces by Japan's leading and emerging producers. Each season, subscribers have exclusive access to first-run simulcasts of the best new anime at or near the same time as their Japanese broadcast. HIDIVE can be viewed on a wide array of platforms, including desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone and connected TV, and is currently available by subscription in the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign up for a free trial, visit www.HIDIVE.com.
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