The highly anticipated anime series, The Banished Former Hero, has announced its release date and unveiled a captivating key visual. Based on the popular light novel series, the anime promises an exciting storyline filled with adventure and unexpected twists.
The Banished Former Hero Anime: Release Date and Key Visual Revealed
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The highly anticipated anime television series, The Banished Former Hero, has finally revealed its release date and a captivating key visual. The staff behind the series made the exciting announcement on Friday, March 1, 2024. The anime is set to premiere in early April 2024, although international streaming information is not yet available.
The newly unveiled key visual showcases the main characters of The Banished Former Hero, all of whom have already been confirmed in previous announcements. The only remaining aspect to be revealed is the ending theme song for the series.
Premiere Date and Broadcasting Information
The Japanese premiere date for The Banished Former Hero has been confirmed for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 2AM Japanese Standard Time (JST). The series will initially air on TV Tokyo and later on AT-X on the same day. On April 3, it will be broadcasted on BS TV Tokyo. Japanese viewers can also enjoy the series through streaming services such as U-NEXT and Anime Hodai.
The Cast and Staff
The cast of The Banished Former Hero anime includes Shota Aoi as Allen, Minami Kurisaka as Riese, Akari Kito as Anriette, Sora Amamiya as Noel, Aimi as Mylene, Megumi Han as Beatrice, Mariya Ise as Akira, Takehito Koyasu as Craig, Ryota Ohsaka as Brett, and Koki Koyasu as Curtis. The romanizations of the characters' names are yet to be confirmed.
The anime series is being directed by Kazuomi Koga at Studio DEEN and Marvy Jack studios. Rintarou Ikeda is responsible for the series scripts, while Yoshiki Okusa is writing the scripts. Saori Hosoda is in charge of character design, and Kei Haneoka is composing the music. The opening theme song, titled "Evolve," will be performed by Shota Aoi.
The Story and Source Material
The Banished Former Hero anime is based on the original light novel series of the same name by Shin Kozuki and Chocoan. The story gained popularity as a web novel on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website and concluded in June 2019, paving the way for the anime adaptation.
The story revolves around Allen, a former hero who was stripped of his noble status due to his low level and lack of a god-given Gift. Despite his past achievements, Allen is banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt. However, his peaceful life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters his ex-fiancée in desperate need of help. Unable to ignore someone in need, Allen's journey as a reluctant hero begins once again.
Anticipated Release and Exciting Storyline
Fans of The Banished Former Hero can look forward to its release in April 2024, as the series promises an exciting and captivating storyline filled with adventure and unexpected twists.
