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Release Year2024
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationTV-14
GenresAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Director—
WritersYoshiki Okusa
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases
About The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases
Allen is banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt on account of his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, and all seems lost. But with his memories of a past life as a hero intact, Allen sees this twist of fate as a blessing—he can finally live his life as he pleases! That momentary peace is cut short when Allen saves his ex-fiancée, beginning a new saga for the banished former hero.
Directed by —, The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases leans on a strong ensemble — Shouta Aoi, Minami Kurisaka, Sora Amamiya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2024.
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