A new romantic fantasy anime is set to debut this summer. The popular light novel Kizetsu Yuusha to Ansatsu Hime, also known as The Faint Hero and the Assassin Princesses, will receive its anime adaptation on July 12, 2025. The series will be produced by Studio CONNECT, the team behind Ayakashi Triangle and the upcoming I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in the Class (scheduled for 2026).
The anime’s trailer, recently released online, showcases clean visuals and character designs that closely align with the novel’s tone—balancing comedic elements with suspense and romantic tension.
Plot Summary
The story follows Toto, a young “hero” (or yuusha) with an unusual problem: although he’s the target of multiple assassin princesses from rival kingdoms, he has a crippling shyness when it comes to women. This results in a series of awkward yet dangerous encounters as each princess tries to get closer to him—some with deadly intent.
Despite his timid personality, Toto remains wary and cautious of the women around him, never fully letting his guard down. This unique mix of romantic comedy, fantasy, and light action is expected to appeal to fans of character-driven, harem-style anime.
Production & Episode Count
Studio CONNECT is handling production, continuing its trend of adapting light-hearted romantic titles. While no official statement has been made regarding the total number of episodes, industry insiders speculate that the series will follow a standard 12–13 episode season format.
With a mix of high-stakes fantasy and comedic romance, The Faint Hero and the Assassin Princesses aims to deliver a fresh twist on the traditional hero narrative.
“The Faint Hero and the Assassin Princesses” premieres July 12, 2025, and is expected to stream on major platforms shortly after its Japanese broadcast.