The upcoming anime adaptation of The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases (Dekisokonai to Yobareta Moto Eiyuu wa Jikka kara Tsuihou sareta node Sukikatte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita) has received a teaser trailer and 2024 release window.
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases is based on the light novel series written by Shin Kouzuki and illustrated by Chocoan. The first volume was published in 2018, while the sixth and latest came out on November 1 of this year. The books fall under the TO Books Ranobe label.
The plot of the fantasy series sees Allen, the son of a noble family, being banished due to his failure in obtaining the “gift” of the gods. Allen, who is actually a reincarnation of a former hero who wishes to live a peaceful life, takes the opportunity to embark on a journey. However, his attempt is upended by a series of events like the failed assassination of his former fiance and getting involved in a dragon extermination alongside a female hero.
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases first debuted as a web novel on Shousetsuka ni Narou in January 2018. The light novels have inspired a manga adaptation by Karasumaru.
Staff
• Director: Kazuomi Koga (Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible, Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 1 and 2)
• Series composer: Rintarou Ikeda (Insomniacs After School)
• Scriptwriter: Yoshiki Ookusa (The Vampire Dies In No Time)
• Character designer: Saori Hosoda (Phantom of the Idol)
• Animation production: Studio Deen and Marvy Jack
Cast
• Shouta Aoi as Allen
Source: @dekisoko_pr
