Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant Ready for Summer Release

The upcoming anime Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! is set to premiere on July 3, 2025, bringing a warm and adventurous twist to the summer anime slate. Based on Yūki Kimikawa’s popular light novel series (first serialized in 2018), the story follows Dennis, a revered ex-adventurer turned chef, and Atelier, his restaurant’s heart and soul. Produced by OLM’s Team Yoshioka, the series promises stunning food animations that will leave viewers’ mouths watering.

Directed by Jōji Shimura with series composition by Deko Akao and character design by Aoi Yamato, the anime boasts a talented creative team ready to bring its comforting atmosphere to life. The main cast includes Shunsuke Takeuchi as Dennis and Marika Tachibana as Atelier, joined by Sayumi Suzushiro, Mariya Ise, and Satsumi Matsuda in supporting roles. The opening theme “Unique” by Dannie May and ending theme “Magokoro My Heart” by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu complement the series’ warm and heartfelt tone.

Set in a cozy yet magical world, Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! follows Dennis and Atelier as they serve up delicious meals and healing experiences to quirky guests who’ve been rejected by society, combining food, camaraderie, and gentle adventure in each episode. Licensed internationally by Crunchyroll and airing on AT-X, Tokyo MX, CBC, and BS11, the series is poised to become a must-watch comfort-food fantasy of Summer 2025.