Exiled Heavy Knight knows how to game the system is a series of popular novels written by Nekoko, (creator of many popular stories like I reincarnated as a dragon egg) and is now getting its own anime series starting in July 2026.
Find out all about this new anime featuring a reincarnated player in a world where being an adventurer is extremely deadly, even more so if you have a “weak class” like Heavy Knight.
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When does Exiled Heavy Knight part 1 know how to play System Air?
Episode 1 of Exiled Heavy Knight knows how to game the system broadcasts on July 2, 2026and will continue to stream Crunchyroll in North America. The story follows Elymas, who is actually a reincarnator from Japan trapped in the world game, reborn as the eldest son Edvaughn ducal house.
When his father learns of his chosen class (Heavy Knight), Elymas he is labeled an outcast and rejected in favor of his brutal sister who has made it to the legendary class. So far the usual setup for a reincarnation trope.
But then Elymas meets Lucegirl with Harlequin class, which is also considered a failure by many. Little does he know that Elimas is armed with knowledge of the game world that allows him to understand the hidden power of both classes. Together they form a team and become top adventurers.
After the rise in popularity of reincarnation manga and anime, many authors decided to give the trope another twist. Among them, Nekoko excels at using a favorite setting with another interesting twist that makes it shine above the rubble. So expect to see great things from this anime produced by GoHands studio.
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