Reincarnated as the 'Hero's Ribcage'!? Unique Isekai Reincarnation Anime "The Goddess Said, 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As?' I Said, 'The Hero's Ribcage'" to be Web's Fastest Streamed on ABEMA starting April 7th (Tuesday) at 26:30!

ABEMA, the new future TV, will be the first to web stream the new Spring 2026 anime "The Goddess Said, 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As?' I Said, 'The Hero's Ribcage'" every Tuesday starting April 7th, 2026, at 26:30.

The TV anime "The Goddess Said, 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As?' I Said, 'The Hero's Ribcage'" is based on the popular light novel of the same name published by Takarajimasha, written by Antai. Set in a world where one can continue to reincarnate into their desired world until they are satisfied and ascend to heaven, the story depicts a thrilling isekai reincarnation tale of a lazy goddess in charge of isekai reincarnations and a protagonist who repeatedly seeks loopholes for popular reincarnation destinations, leading to absurd reincarnations. The unique story development, which includes reincarnating as a "Cheat Hero's Ribcage," a "Hermit Crab," a "Vegetable," and even an "Explosive used to make happy people explode," has garnered attention and won the "8th Net Novel Grand Prize." The first TV anime adaptation is scheduled for broadcast in April 2026, drawing attention not only for its anime visuals but also for its unconventional visual expressions, incorporating stop-motion, puppet shows, and live-action.

ABEMA is pleased to announce the web's fastest streaming of the TV anime "The Goddess Said, 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As?' I Said, 'The Hero's Ribcage'." In addition to free broadcast every Tuesday at 26:30 starting April 7th, 2026, on the "ABEMA Anime Channel," web streaming will begin on "ABEMA Premium" and "ABEMA Premium with Ads" (*). Furthermore, the latest episode will be available for free streaming for one week after broadcast.

Please enjoy the unprecedented isekai reincarnation story starting from the "Hero's Ribcage" at the "fastest" speed on ABEMA.

*Subscribing to "ABEMA Premium" for ¥1,080 (tax included) per month allows you to watch exclusive content and enjoy features such as "Catch-up Playback" and "Download Function." "ABEMA Premium with Ads" for ¥580 (tax included) per month allows you to watch "ABEMA Premium" exclusive content with ads.

■Overview of Web's Fastest Streaming of TV Anime "The Goddess Said, 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As?' I Said, 'The Hero's Ribcage'" on ABEMA

＜Broadcast Date & Time & Program URL＞

Broadcast Date & Time: April 7th, 2026 (Tuesday) from 26:30 (then every Tuesday from 26:30)

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel

First Episode URL: https://abema.go.link/4ZoGn

*The latest episode can be enjoyed for free for one week after broadcast.

・Watch all episodes anytime with "ABEMA Premium" and "ABEMA Premium with Ads"!

Streaming Start Date & Time: April 7th, 2026 (Tuesday) from 26:30 (then streaming every Tuesday from 26:30)

Program URL: https://abema.go.link/6WNyJ

【About the Work】

〈INTRODUCTION〉

Reincarnation destination is...

"A cheat hero with a harem and a happy ending, his ribcage"!?

An isekai reincarnation anime that overturns the common sense of animation is born!

The setting is a world where you can freely choose your reincarnation destination.

--However, recently the number of people wishing to reincarnate has increased too much.

The wait for a "cheat hero with a harem" is 50,000 years!

Even reincarnation as a "Demon Lord" has a waiting time of thousands of years.

So, the protagonist chose to reincarnate as

"The ribcage of a cheat hero with a harem and a happy ending"!

Furthermore, "Hermit Crab," "Vegetable," and even "Explosives used to make happy people explode,"

Repeatedly reincarnating one after another!?

In addition to anime visuals,

Delivered with unconventional visual techniques such as stop-motion, puppet shows, and live-action,

A thrilling isekai reincarnation story of the "Goddess" who gives curt responses and the protagonist "Ore" who repeatedly has absurd reincarnations!

＜Cast＞

Ore: Atsushi Abe Goddess: M・A・O

Benizake Shishou: Daisuke Namikawa Tanaka-san: Toshihiko Seki Creator God: Sho Hayami

Kana Asumi / Yuuka Iguchi / Marina Inoue

Yuji Ueda / Yuuma Uchida / Megumi Ogata

Nobuhiko Okamoto / Tomoko Kaneda / Ayako Kawasumi

Ayana Taketatsu / Shigeru Chiba / Miina Tominaga

Kazuya Nakai / Yoko Hikasa / Nobuyuki Hiyama

Yoshikazu Hirano / Minori Fujidera / Maxwell Powers

Rika Matsumoto / Shinichiro Miki / Ayumu Murase

Hero Jork: Takahiro Ogata (Panther) and others

＜Staff＞

Original Work: Antai (Published by Takarajimasha) "The Goddess Said, 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As?' I Said, 'The Hero's Ribcage'"

Director: Yasufumi Soejima (Digital Director of "The Count of Monte Cristo" / Visual Director of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" / Series Director of "Ensemble Stars")

Character Original Design: Mebaru

Image Illustration: Kōbō

Series Composition: Jippa Sōjō

Animation Character Original Design: Kenji Kumanomata

Character Design: Miki Matsumoto

Prop Design / Art Design: CHICCHi

Color Design: Chiharu Yoshihara

Director of Photography: Kō Kazemoto

Editor: Risa Tarumi

Sound Director: Takatoshi Hamano

Sound Effects: Kosuke Kobayashi

Music: Yuta Uragi / Kaya Konishi / Yukio Kondo / Nomi (Bask no Sports) / Shunjya Watanabe

Animation Producer: Koji Nishizawa

Animation Production: Qzil.la × S.o.K

Production: Megao-re Production Committee

＜Creators＞

isai inc. / Kaniza / Cookie! / Koji Kumeta / Takeshi Shima / Shinra Shinge / Type Zero / Takashi Daimon / Reiki Taki / Moeji Tsuchiya / Tichila JUNKLIN / Kenichi Higaki / Biyogon Pictures / Takashi Masuyama / Maria Tokareva / Sayaka Yamazaki / Renoir Brothers

＜Opening Theme＞

Shukatsu Club "Tensei Ganbou" (VAP)

＜Ending Theme＞

shallm "Nan Nan Desu ka?" (Universal Music / Virgin Music)

Official Website: https://rokkotsu-anime.com/

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(*) As of November 2025, self-researched.

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