After being greenlit a year after the first season began airing, Banished From The Hero's Party season 2 is finally set for release in the Winter 2024 anime season. The anime, based on the Japanese light novel series by Zappon and illustrated by Yasumo, has generated excitement with the release of promotional videos and visuals. Originally serialized online in October 2017, the series was quickly acquired by Kadokawa Shoten and received a manga adaptation with art by Masahiro Ikeno. The first season of the anime was released in Fall 2021, and fans eagerly await the upcoming second season.
Everything to know about Banished From The Hero's Party season 2
Release data and time
The highly anticipated season 2 of Banished From The Hero's Party is scheduled to debut on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 10:30 pm JST. Please note that the premiere times will vary depending on the time zone in different parts of the world.
The release times for Banished From The Hero's Party season 2 episode 1 in different time zones are as follows:
Time Zone | Release Time | Release Day | Release Date |
Pacific Standard Time | 5:30 am | Sunday | January 7 |
Central Standard Time | 7:30 am | Sunday | January 7 |
Eastern Standard Time | 8:30 am | Sunday | January 7 |
Greenwich Mean Time | 1:30 pm | Sunday | January 7 |
Central European Time | 2:30 pm | Sunday | January 7 |
Indian Standard Time | 7 pm | Sunday | January 7 |
Philippine Standard Time | 9:30 pm | Sunday | January 7 |
Australia Central Standard Time | 11 pm | Sunday | January 7 |
However, it is important to note that the timings provided above are specifically for the simultaneous release of the anime's episodes in Japan. The streaming schedule for the anime in other parts of the world may vary by a few hours. Therefore, fans should pay attention to the release times when the anime becomes available for future updates.
Where to watch the anime
Ruti Ragnason as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Flad)
Season 2 of Banished From The Hero's Party will be airing on Japanese TV networks including AT-X, TOKYO MX, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto on Sundays, with BS NTV airing episodes on Mondays. The anime will also be available for streaming in Japan on dAnime Store and worldwide on Crunchyroll, although the specific regions have not been announced yet.
Cast members
The second season of Banished From The Hero's Party will see the return of the main voice cast from the previous seasons. Additionally, a number of new members have been brought on board to voice new characters in the upcoming story arc.
The character visuals for Van, Lavender, Cardinal Lub, and Esther (Image via Studio Flad)
Yumiri Hanamori will lend her voice to Van. She is known for her previous roles as Sagiri Yamada Asaemon in Hell's Paradise and Ai Hayasaka in Kaguya-sama: Love is War. Ai Kakuma will voice Lavender, having previously portrayed Catwoman in Batman Ninja and Mayumi Kurase in Food Wars! Shougeki no Soma.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Lub and Esther will be voiced by Satoshi Mikami and Aya Uchida, respectively. Satoshi Mikami is known for his roles as Byakuya Ishigami in Dr. Stone and Fanzell Kruger in Black Clover. Aya Uchida has previously voiced characters such as Parona in To Your Eternity and Frieda in Ascendance of a Bookworm.
Godwin, Mistam, Mogrim, and Albert character visuals (Image via Studio Flad)
Additional cast members were announced, with Toshiki Iwasawa set to voice Godwin, having previously voiced Rokusuke Kouenji in Classroom of the Elite. Yuriko Fuchizaki will be joining as the voice of Mistam, known for previously voicing Ayako Sakashiro in Keijo!!!!!!!!
Additionally, new voice actor Daisuke Hatooka will take on the role of Mogrim, while Kohei Amasaki will voice Albert, known for his roles as Fohl in The Rising of the Shield Hero and Rozé in Code Geass: Dakkan no Rozé.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of the anime series "Banished From The Hero's Party," I am thrilled about the upcoming second season. The first season left me captivated with its intriguing storyline and lovable characters, and I can't wait to see what new adventures await Red and his companions. The release of promotional videos and visuals has only heightened my anticipation, and I eagerly await the premiere date in January 2024.
The announcement of the returning main voice cast and the addition of new members to voice new characters has further fueled my excitement. The talented voice actors have brought life to the characters in the first season, and I am confident that they will continue to deliver exceptional performances in the upcoming season. The character visuals for Van, Lavender, Cardinal Lub, and Esther have given us a glimpse into their personalities and designs, and I am eager to learn more about their roles in the story.