Uglymug, Epicfighter

Uglymug, Epicfighter
Light novel volume cover
ブサメンガチファイター
(Busamen Gachi Faitā)
GenreIsekai[1]
Novel series
Written byRyō Hiromatsu
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runFebruary 19, 2015 – October 15, 2022
Manga
Written byRyō Hiromatsu
Illustrated byOsamu Kozuki
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
  • NA: Square Enix
ImprintBig Gangan Comics
MagazineMonthly Big Gangan
Original runNovember 25, 2017 – December 25, 2020
Volumes6
Light novel
Written byRyō Hiromatsu
Illustrated byAkira Banpai
Published byKobunsha
ImprintKobunsha Light Books
PublishedMay 18, 2018
Volumes1
Manga
Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS
Written byRyō Hiromatsu
Illustrated byOsamu Kozuki
Published bySquare Enix
ImprintBig Gangan Comics
MagazineMonthly Big Gangan
Original runDecember 25, 2024 – present
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byToshiyuki Sone
Written byKenta Ihara
Music byRyo Kawasaki
StudioWhite Fox
Licensed by
Original networkTokyo MX, Sun TV, BS Fuji, AT-X
Original run July 6, 2025 – present
Episodes3

Uglymug, Epicfighter (ブサメンガチファイター, Busamen Gachi Faitā) is a Japanese web novel series written by Ryō Hiromatsu. It was serialized online from February 2015 to October 2022 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. A manga adaptation with art by Osamu Kozuki was serialized in Square Enix's seinen manga magazine Monthly Big Gangan from November 2017 to December 2020 and was collected in six tankōbon volumes. A light novel version with illustrations by Akira Banpai was published under Kobunsha's Kobunsha Light Books imprint in May 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by White Fox premiered in July 2025.

Characters

Shigeru Yoshioka (吉岡 しげる, Yoshioka Shigeru)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[2]
The main protagonist, an ugly man who sacrificed his looks to gain superhuman strength and skills as the party's fighter. He was a salesman who ended up being framed for molesting a woman that led him to losing his job that led him to become fearful of women. In order to gain more bonus points, he gave himself multiple weaknesses, including the effect of taking damage when touched by women.
Seika (聖華)
Voiced by: Konomi Inagaki[3]
The mage of the party. She is originally a 17-year-old girl who is pretty despite having a low stat for looks.
Seiji (誠司)
Voiced by: Kento Shiraishi[3]
The hero of the party. He is a handsome man who can transform into Aldean that makes him invincible. He was the CEO of a company Shigeru used to work with before it collapsed due to an AI accident.
Reeze (リーズ, Rīzu)
Voiced by: Maaya Uchida[3]
The hunter of the party. Her real name is never revealed and goes by the name Reeze that was given by Seika. She is Seiji's younger sister and has the power to read the Special Notes from other adventurers.

Media

Web novel

Written by Ryō Hiromatsu, Uglymug, Epicfighter was serialized as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from February 19, 2015, to October 15, 2022.[4]

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Osamu Kozuki was serialized in Square Enix's seinen manga magazine Monthly Big Gangan from November 25, 2017 to December 25, 2020.[1][5] The manga's chapters were collected into six tankōbon volumes released from April 25, 2018 to February 25, 2021.[6][7]

The manga is published in English on Square Enix's Manga Up! Global app.[8]

A sequel manga also illustrated by Kozuki, titled Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS, began serialization in the same magazine on December 25, 2024.[2] The sequel's chapters have been collected into a single tankōbon volume as of June 2025.[9]

Uglymug, Epicfighter

No. Release date ISBN
1 April 25, 2018[6]978-4-7575-5703-1
2 October 25, 2018[10]978-4-7575-5898-4
3 April 25, 2019[11]978-4-7575-6106-9
4 October 25, 2019[12]978-4-7575-6361-2
5 June 25, 2020[13]978-4-7575-6715-3
6 February 25, 2021[7]978-4-7575-7116-7

Busamen Gachi Fighter SSS

No. Release date ISBN
1 June 25, 2025[9]978-4-7575-9918-5

Light novel

A light novel version with illustrations by Akira Banpai was released under Kobunsha's then-newly launched Kobunsha Light Books imprint on May 18, 2018.[14]

No. Release date ISBN
1 May 18, 2018[15]978-4-334-91219-2

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 18, 2024.[2] The series is produced by Egg Firm, animated by White Fox and directed by Toshiyuki Sone, with Kenta Ihara handling series composition, Miki Matsumoto designing the characters, and Ryo Kawasaki composing the music.[16] It is set to premiere on July 6, 2025 on Tokyo MX and other networks.[17] The opening theme song is "My Way" performed by TEMPEST, while the ending theme song is "Bansōkō" (Bandage) performed by Miyu Kaneko.[18] Crunchyroll will stream the series.[19] Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[20]


No.Title [21][22]Directed by [a]Written by [a]Storyboarded by [a]Original release date [23]
1"An Epic God is Born"
Transliteration: "Bakutan Gachi Goddo" (Japanese: 爆誕ガチゴッド)		Toshiyuki SoneKenta IharaKazuaki MouriJuly 6, 2025 (2025-07-06)
2"Exploring Epic Dungeon"
Transliteration: "Tansaku Gachi Danjon" (Japanese: 探索ガチダンジョン)		Hiroto KatouKenta IharaHiroto KatouJuly 13, 2025 (2025-07-13)
3"Hero's Epic Burning"
Transliteration: "Yūsha Gachi Bāningu" (Japanese: 勇者ガチバーニング)		Chika NenbeKenta IharaShinji ItadakiJuly 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

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  2. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (November 18, 2024). "Ryo Hiromatsu's 'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Novel Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Loo, Egan (March 14, 2025). "'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Anime Announces 3 Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  4. ^ ブサメンガチファイター (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  5. ^ 月刊ビッグガンガン 2021 Vol.01. BookWalker (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b ブサメンガチファイター 1 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ^ a b ブサメンガチファイター 6（完） (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Uglymug, Epicfighter". Manga Up! Global. Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  9. ^ a b ブサメンガチファイターSSS (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  10. ^ ブサメンガチファイター 2 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  11. ^ ブサメンガチファイター 3 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  12. ^ ブサメンガチファイター 4 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  13. ^ ブサメンガチファイター 5 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  14. ^ 光文社による新レーベル「光文社ライトブックス」が2018年5月18日に創刊へ　第一弾タイトルに『ブサメンガチファイター』. LN-news.com (in Japanese). Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  15. ^ ブサメンガチファイター. Rakuten (in Japanese). Kobunsha. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 21, 2025). "'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Anime's 1st Video Reveals Staff, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  17. ^ Loo, Egan (May 1, 2025). "'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Anime's Ad Announces July 6 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  18. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (June 11, 2025). "'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Anime's 2nd Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  19. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 1, 2025). "Crunchyroll to Stream Mr. Osomatsu Season 4, Puniru is a Kawaii Slime Season 2, Tougen Anki Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  20. ^ "🌻#Medialink July 2025 New Anime Line-Up🌻🔥Uglymug, Epicfighter is coming to Ani-One Asia!". Ani-One Asia. June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ "『Busa-men Gachi-Fighter』" 『ブサメンガチファイター』 [『Uglymug, Epicfighter』]. busamen-gachi-fighter.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  22. ^ "Uglymug, Epicfighter". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  23. ^ "『Busa-men Gachi-Fighter』" 『ブサメンガチファイター』 [『Uglymug, Epicfighter』]. busamen-gachi-fighter.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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