The Banished Former Hero Revels in Freedom: 2024 Anime Release Confirmed with Teaser Trailer
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases is confirmed for a 2024 release Fans can expect an exhilarating journey as they follow the main character's thrilling exploits Stay tuned for more updates!
The first teaser trailer for The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases anime was released on Thursday, November 30, 2023 on the official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle. The teaser features the main character, Allen, and confirms that the anime will be released in 2024, although the exact release date has not been announced yet. The anime is based on the Japanese light novel series of the same name by author Shin Kozuki and illustrator Chocoan, which was first published on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in January 2018. TO Books has since acquired the rights and has published six volumes since 2018.
The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases anime is set to release in 2024
On November 30, 2023, the official team behind The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases anime revealed 2024 as the anticipated release window in a stunning teaser trailer. The brief preview highlights the protagonist, Allen, as he is exiled from his noble family.
Freed from confinement, Allen sets out on an enthralling quest to seek solace and utilize his formidable abilities from his past life to aid those in distress. Along his journey, Allen encounters and forms bonds with various allies. The teaser trailer gives a glimpse of the former hero using his sword to protect his companions.
An image from the trailer (Image via Studio DEEN & Marvy Jack)
In addition to providing a glimpse of the anime's world and characters, the brief video also unveiled Shota Aoi as the voice behind Allen. The esteemed Seiyuu delivered a stellar performance, capturing the protagonist's composed demeanor as showcased in the PV.
Additional information
As of this writing, no other cast member's name has been revealed. However, fans can anticipate more details from The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases anime's official team in the future.
The anime image above features Allen, as portrayed in the anime by Studio DEEN & Marvy Jack.
The upcoming anime series, The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases, will be a collaborative effort between Studio Deen and Marvy Jack Studios. Kazumi Koga has been named as the director for the anime, with Rintaro IkeIkeda taking charge of the series' scripts.
Yoshiki Okusa is set to assist Rintaro-san in writing the scripts, while Saori Hosoda has been tasked with designing the characters. In addition, Kei Haneoka has come on board as the music composer for the project. As for the cast, only Shota Aoi's name has been announced, and he is confirmed to take on the role of Allen.
A still from the trailer (Image via Studio DEEN & Marvy Jack)
The anime "The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases" is based on Shin Kozuki and Chocoan's light novel series. It revolves around Allen, a boy who has been labeled a failure for not receiving God's blessing. After being disowned by his noble family, Allen sets out on a quest for a peaceful existence, all while concealing his true identity as a former hero.
The image is a still from the trailer (Image via Studio DEEN & Marvy Jacks).
Notably, he managed to retain his memories and abilities as a hero. The situation becomes more complex when, out of the blue, his former fiancee attempts to assassinate him. Surprisingly, this unexpected encounter blossoms into a romantic relationship, leading him to use his powers to protect his loved ones and embark on his heroic journey.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation of "The Banished Former Hero Revels in Freedom." The light novel series has been a favorite of mine for years, and I can't wait to see it brought to life on screen.
The teaser trailer that was released on November 30, 2023, gave me a glimpse of what to expect from the anime, and I was not disappointed. The animation looks stunning, and the voice acting is top-notch. I'm particularly excited to see how the story of Allen, the banished former hero, will be adapted for the anime medium.
Overall, I'm very optimistic about "The Banished Former Hero Revels in Freedom" anime. I think it has the potential to be a great addition to the isekai genre, and I can't wait to see more of it in 2024.
