The upcoming anime adaptation of Shin Kozuki's light novel series, The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases, has revealed a new trailer, key visual, and information about its opening theme song performer, main staff as well as new cast additions. The isekai anime is scheduled to premiere on TV Tokyo and other stations in Japan in April 2024. Studio DEEN and Marvy Jack are in charge of the animation, and the trailer reveals the opening theme song by Shota Aoi, titled EVOLVE.
Shota Aoi is also voicing Allen, the protagonist of the anime. Other cast members include Minami Kurisaka, Sora Amamiya, and Akari Kito, who will play Reeds, Noel, and Henriette, respectively.
Check out the key visual for The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases:
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Staff
The main staff of The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases anime includes:
Director: Kazuomi Koga
Series Composition: Rintaro Ikeda
Character Designer: Saori Hosoda
Screenplay: Yoshiki Okusa
Music: Kei Haneoka
What is The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases about?
The The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases anime is based on the the light novel series of the same title (Japanese: Dekisokonai to Yobareta Moto Eiyu wa, Jikka kara Tsuihosareta node Suki Katte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita) written by Shin Kozuki and illustrated by Chocoan that began publishing in 2018 under TO Books. The series, which originally started as a web novel, received a manga adaptation by Karasurmaru, and it's currently ongoing in Comic Corona magazine.
J-Novel Club, which holds the English license of the series, described the plot of The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases:
Deemed a “good-for-nothing” for his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, Allen is stripped of his noble status and banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt. But Allen has a secret: he was a great hero in a previous life, and he’s thrilled for the chance to finally live the way he pleases! His drama-free existence, however, is soon interrupted by a desperate encounter with his ex-fiancée. As a former hero who still possesses the incredible powers from his past life, Allen can’t ignore someone in need—no matter how much he might like to! And so begins the new heroic saga our former hero never wanted!
Expect to see more previews and trailers for the upcoming anime as we get closer to the premiere date of
