The story and preview images for Episode 8 of the TV anime My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (JP: 暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが) have been revealed. This episode will air on Tuesday, November 25 at 1:30 AM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode8 Story

After accepting the Hero Party’s invitation, Akira and his companions head to the bustling town of Mari, where a contest is being held with luxurious prizes for the winner. Amelia insists the prize must be food and enthusiastically joins the competition. At registration, she befriends a girl named Latisnail, and the two quickly hit it off.

Meanwhile, during a conversation with Crow, Akira realizes that the mastermind behind the human trafficking ring and the murderer of Crow’s sister are one and the same. Was this connection mere coincidence—or fate?

Introduction

Summoned with his classmates to another world, Akira Oda gains only the ability of an “Assassin”, yet his stats surpass even the strongest Hero.

High schooler Akira Oda is transported to another world with his classmates. While they all receive “cheat” abilities, Akira’s naturally faint presence leaves him with the seemingly ordinary role of “Assassin.”

Despite appearing weak, his stat values effortlessly exceed those of the strongest “Hero” class, hinting at a far greater power lurking beneath his shadow.

Suspicious of the king who orchestrated the summoning, Akira conceals his existence while investigating the truth. Yet his search backfires, and he is falsely accused and hunted by the kingdom he mistrusts.

Vowing to take revenge on the king, Akira flees deep into an unexplored labyrinth, where he encounters Amelia, an elf girl who will change his fate.

This is the tale of a boy who gained the powers of an “Assassin,” and through meeting an elf girl, begins his path to becoming the ultimate assassin.

Source : My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero Official