The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases, an ongoing TV anime based on the series of fantasy light novels, has published a dramatic new trailer (below) focusing on the relationship between lead characters Allen and Annette. The series is currently broadcasting in Japan, and it is also streaming on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup.
The original The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases light novels are written by Shin Kouduki, illustrated by Chocoan, and published in Japan by TO Books under their TO Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Kazuomi Koga directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studios Studio Deen and Marvy Jack.
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Crunchyroll describes The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases:
Allen is banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt on account of his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, and all seems lost. But with his memories of a past life as a hero intact, Allen sees this twist of fate as a blessing—he can finally live his life as he pleases! That momentary peace is cut short when Allen saves his ex-fiancée, beginning a new saga for the banished former hero.
Source: Comic Natalie