'The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer' Anime Adaptation Set for 12-Episode Winter 2026 Debut

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Yawora Tsugumi's critically acclaimed dark comedy manga, Goumon Baito-kun no Nichijou (known internationally as The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer), is officially scheduled to premiere on January 4, 2026. This series will launch as a standout title in the Winter 2026 season. While official confirmation on the exact episode count has been reserved, industry speculation and production timelines strongly suggest the series will run for a standard 12-episode cour.

The Corporate World of Torture

Serialized since December 2022 across Hakusensha's Manga Park and Young Animal Web platforms, the source material has already amassed six volumes as of June 2025. The manga has captivated readers by creating a truly unconventional world: one where killing and torture are fully legalized corporate enterprises, blurring the lines between gruesome violence and mundane office life.

The narrative follows Cero, a dedicated part-time employee (voiced by Shunichi Toki) who finds genuine fulfillment in his daily duties at 'Spirytus,' an employee-friendly torture firm. He works alongside his respected senior colleague Shiu (Takuma Terashima), the energetic new hire Mike (Takuma Nagatsuka), and the serious college student Hugh (Yohei Azakami). This peculiar ensemble forms a tight-knit team, tackling their macabre assignments with surprising professionalism and good cheer. These assignments strictly target society's most despicable individuals, adhering to the company's "white-collar" policy.

Production Details and Unique Atmosphere

The production is helmed by Studio Diomedéa, with Fumitoshi Oizaki serving as director, Hitomi Amamiya handling series composition, Sake Shibuya designing the characters, and Kenji Fujisawa composing the music. Oversight of the project is managed by Kadokawa.

Recent promotional materials, including trailers that feature star voice talent like Hiroshi Kamiya, have successfully conveyed the anime's unique atmosphere: a juxtaposition of cozy workplace banter discussing favorite bone-breaking techniques and shift schedules set against a chilling, visceral backdrop. Teasers available on the official site and X account (@goumonbt_anime) also confirm appearances by allied professionals, such as junk dealers and hitmen, expanding the twisted scope of this society. This adaptation is poised to deliver Yawora Tsugumi's signature blend of gore and goofiness, offering a bold, challenging, and often hilarious entry into the comedy genre, likely appealing to fans of similar subversive workplace shows.