Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer didn’t quietly arrive in 2025—it stormed the fantasy anime space. Taking the familiar “banished from the hero’s party” trope and flipping it on its head, the series turned a so-called useless support mage into the most broken ally imaginable. With clean animation, satisfying revenge beats, and endlessly fun party dynamics, the anime quickly became a comfort hit for isekai and fantasy fans alike.
Now, as conversations around a second season grow louder, viewers are asking the obvious question: Is Lloyd coming back for more chaos?
Series Recap: From Rejected Support to MVP
Season 1 of Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer aired from July 11 to September 26, 2025, delivering 12 episodesacross Tokyo MX and partner networks. Global audiences followed weekly releases via Crunchyroll.
The story follows Lloyd, a humble white mage kicked out of the hero’s party by its arrogant leader, Allen, who dismisses him as dead weight. Left jobless and directionless, Lloyd unexpectedly joins an S-rank adventurer party led by the fierce swordswoman Yui. What no one realizes—especially Lloyd himself—is that his support magic is absurdly powerful.
Trained by the legendary mage Merlin, Lloyd’s buffs, heals, and barriers push his allies to near-godlike levels. Dungeon crawls become effortless. Boss fights turn into showcases of dominance. Meanwhile, the hero’s party collapses without him, delivering poetic justice with every episode.
The anime thrives on contrast: Lloyd’s genuine belief that he’s “average” versus the reality that he’s completely broken. Add Silica’s playful energy, Cross’s precision, and Daggas’ brute force, and the party chemistry carries every arc.
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer Season 2: Current Status
As of early 2026, Season 2 has not been officially confirmed.
Studio Felix Film wrapped Season 1 as a largely self-contained arc. However, strong streaming performance and the continued popularity of the light novels have fueled speculation. Despite fan anticipation, no announcement surfaced during major events like AnimeJapan.
If a renewal does happen, industry timelines suggest a mid-to-late 2027 release window would be realistic, especially for a fantasy series with action-heavy production demands.
What Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer Season 2 Could Bring
A second season would almost certainly raise the stakes.
Future arcs from the source material introduce:
- Larger-scale threats like demon lords and ancient curses
- Deeper lore surrounding Merlin and Lloyd’s training
- Confrontations with Allen and the fallen hero party
- Expanded character backstories, especially for Silica and Cross
Expect more overpowered support moments, bigger battles, and even stronger party bonds—all while Lloyd remains hilariously unaware of his own dominance.
Ratings and Reception
The anime landed solid audience support:
- IMDb: 6.8
- MyAnimeList: 6.11
Fans praised its fluid combat, clean power scaling, and satisfying payoff. While the banishment setup felt familiar, Lloyd’s execution and party chemistry helped the series stand out in a crowded genre.
Cast and Performances
The voice cast elevated the material:
- Lloyd: Gakuto Kajiwara, perfectly capturing humble cluelessness
- Yui: Rina Hidaka, blending authority and warmth
- Silica: Haruka Shiraishi, playful and sharp
- Cross: Daisuke Hirose
- Daggas: Yuichiro Umehara
- Allen: Ryōhei Kimura, delivering just the right arrogance
A second season would almost certainly reunite the full cast, with room for new characters and antagonists.
Where to Watch
All 12 episodes of Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer are available on Crunchyroll, with both subbed and dubbed versions. The series is also accessible on Amazon Prime Video in select regions.
About the Source Material
The anime adapts Sora Suigetsu’s light novel series, which began online in March 2020 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Published by Futabasha under M Novels, the story has expanded into a successful manga adaptation illustrated by Wasabi Mukuno. Plenty of unadapted material remains, keeping sequel potential alive.
Final Verdict
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer delivers exactly what fantasy fans crave—effortless dominance, strong party dynamics, and the joy of watching arrogance crumble. While Season 2 isn’t confirmed yet, the groundwork is there, and fan demand isn’t fading.
If Lloyd returns, one thing is certain: someone’s about to get buffed into oblivion. Stay tuned to The Anime Daily for the latest updates on Season 2.
