Exclusive Updates on Banished from the Heroes' Party Season 2: Key Visual, Cast Revealed

Fans of Banished from the Heroes' Party have plenty to look forward to with the upcoming season 2. A new key visual has been released along with numerous casting announcements, building anticipation for the anime adaptation of the Zappon and Yasumo light novel. Set to premiere in January 2024, the second season follows the success of the first season's Fall 2021 release. Additional details such as the director, changes in staff, voice roles for new characters, and the release date have also been unveiled.

Banished from the Heroes' Party season 2 reveals January 2024 release date with key visual

The conclusion of season 1 sees protagonists Red and Rit finally declaring their love for each other. (Image via Studio Flad, Wolfsbane)

In addition to the January 2024 release, new details about the cast and crew have been unveiled. Yumiri Hanamori will lend her voice to Van, Ai Kakuma will voice Lavender, Satoshi Mikami will take on the role of Cardinal Lub, and Aya Uchida will bring Esther to life. These fresh additions will further enhance an already impressive lineup of voice actors, including Ryoto Suzuki and Kanon Takao.

Studio Flad and Wolfsbane's original collaboration on Banished from the Heroes' Party season 2 has come to an end, with Studio Flad now being the sole credited studio. Makoto Hoshino, the first season's director, has been promoted to chief director, while Satoshi Takafuji will now take on the role of director.

Yukiko Ashino will serve as the art setter, alongside the returning Tsukasa Ohira, and will also resume her position as art director. Norimasa Teramoto will replace Kenji Takehara as director of photography, while Takatoshi Hamano will take over from Nobuyuki Abe as sound director. Additionally, Magic Capsule will replace On-Lead for the sound production of Banished from the Heroes' Party season 2.

Banished from the Heroes' Party season 2 picks up at volume 5

Yarandrala is coming to see Red and Rit. (Image via Studio Flad, Wolfsbane)

At the end of the first season, Red and Rit became an official couple, but the story of Banished from the Heroes’ Party continues beyond this. Yarandrala has discovered their location in Zoltan, setting the stage for conflict in volume 5 of the light novel. This means that another four light novels will be adapted for Banished from the Heroes' Party season 2.

What challenges will these two lovers face? For those eager to find out what's next for Red and Rit, the English versions of the Light Novel, translated by Yen Press, are available. Season 1 concludes with volume 4, with the storyline for season 2 beginning in volume 5. Hopefully, the wait for the next season of this romantic tale will be worthwhile for fans of the series.

Be sure to keep up with more news for the release of the upcoming Banished from the Heroes' Party season 2, slated to release in January 2024.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I'm thrilled about the upcoming second season of "Banished from the Heroes' Party." The first season left me craving more, and I can't wait to see what's next for Red and Rit. The new key visual looks amazing, and the casting announcements have me excited. I'm especially looking forward to seeing how the relationship between Red and Rit develops.

In the first season, they were just starting to realize their feelings for each other, and I can't wait to see how they navigate their new relationship. I'm also curious to see how they'll deal with the challenges that come their way. In the first season, they were banished from the heroes' party, and I'm sure they'll face even more obstacles in the second season. I'm confident that "Banished from the Heroes' Party" season 2 will be even better than the first, and I can't wait to see it when it releases in January 2024.