HIDIVE Secures Exclusive Global Simulcast Rights for 'HELL MODE' Anime, Premiering Winter 2026

The global streaming competition is intensifying as HIDIVE announces the exclusive acquisition of the highly anticipated action-isekai series, HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing. This adaptation, based on the celebrated light novel series by author Hamuo, is officially slated to join the platform’s competitive Winter 2026 simulcast roster.
The series is produced by Yokohama Animation Laboratory and is set to debut exclusively on HIDIVE starting in January 2026. The simulcast will be available to audiences across major territories, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Series Premise and Plot
The narrative centers on Kenichi Yamada, a dedicated enthusiast of challenging MMORPGs who has grown weary of the
Credits
HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
Author
Hamuo
Cover Art
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Studio
Yokohama Animation Laboratory
Publisher
Earth Star Entertainment
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