In a groundbreaking move that has fans buzzing, Hobby Japan has announced that the popular light novel series “Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Party Members” is set to receive an anime adaptation in 2025. The announcement comes in conjunction with Hobby Japan Novels’ 10th anniversary celebrations. This thrilling fantasy saga penned by Shisui Meikyou and illustrated by tef has been captivating readers, and now it’s making a leap onto the small screen, promising an exhilarating visual experience.
### Discovering “Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon”
The narrative unfolds around its protagonist, Light, who finds himself brutally betrayed and ousted by his former allies within the Concord of the Tribes. His desperate escape takes him into the belly of the Abyss—a perilous dungeon fraught with dangers lurking at every corner. Armed with only the mystical Unlimited Gacha ability, which formerly yielded mere trinkets, Light’s life takes a stark turn when he summons Mei, an awe-inspiring Level 9999 warrior clad in a maid outfit.
### Journey to Power and Retribution
After three years submerged in the depths, Light emerges as a formidable Level 9999 Overlord, having built a formidable kingdom within the dungeon. Surrounded by an army of beautiful warriors, each pledging unwavering loyalty, his eye is set on exacting revenge against those who betrayed him. With plans to ascend to the surface, Light embarks on his mission to reclaim honor and quench his thirst for vengeance.
### The Light Novel and Manga Phenomenon
Originally serialized in April 2020 on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform, Shisui’s story quickly garnered attention. Soon after, Hobby Japan released the first print volume complete with tef’s stunning illustrations in May 2021. With the 11th volume on the horizon, set for release on November 19, the series shows no signs of slowing down.
The story’s gripping narratives have also transitioned into the manga sphere, thanks to Takashi Ohmae’s adaptation in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket. Launched in May 2021, the manga has already expanded to 14 volumes by November 8, earning a license by Seven Seas, further amplifying its reach globally.
### Celebrating a Milestone with an Anime
Hobby Japan’s announcement included a special commemorative video launched in celebration of its 10th anniversary, generating excitement within the anime community. This anime adaptation marks a significant milestone for Hobby Japan Novels and is poised to draw in a global audience eager to experience the sophisticated blend of action, fantasy, and strategic narrative that the series offers.
### Final Thoughts
The transition from page to screen is not just an elevation of Shisui Meikyou’s work, but it’s a nod to the novel’s expansive world-building and beloved characters. With an impending anime release, fans new and old are in for a feast of visual storytelling as “Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon” prepares to bring its gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and retribution to an even broader audience. As we await 2025 with bated breath, this marks the beginning of another exciting chapter for Light and his formidable allies in the fantastical realms of the Abyss.
