Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside 2021
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 6, 2021
- Last Aired
- March 24, 2024
- Format
- 2 seasons · 25 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~10 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E8 "The Man Who Would Be a Hero" (★ 7.6/10)
- Network
- AT-X
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside?
Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside is a Japanese anime series based on a light novel of the same name. The series is also known by its Japanese title, Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 25
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 2021
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 2024
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 100 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 25 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- AT-X
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Overview
Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside is a Japanese anime series based on a light novel of the same name. The series is also known by its Japanese title, Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita. The light novel series was written by Zappon and illustrated by Yasumo. The anime series can be streamed on Crunchyroll and other streaming services. According to the plot, the main character Red hopes to start anew by opening an apothecary in a small town, but his past life may not remain a secret. A beautiful adventurer from his past asks to move in, which may complicate his attempts to live a quiet life. The series is available to watch online, including all episodes, and can be found on various streaming platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A betrayed healer starts fresh in a countryside town.”
- Relaxing rural setting with herbal medicine themes
- Gradual character development and relationship building
- Pacing may feel too slow for action fans
you enjoy low-stakes fantasy slice-of-life stories.
Suitable for teens and up, with mild fantasy elements.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 You're Not a True Comrade Mytharc Oct 6, 2021
- E2 The Princess Who Didn't Join the Hero's Party Core Oct 13, 2021
- E3 Let's Start Our Quiet Life Together Core Oct 20, 2021
- E4 Of Mead and Motives Core Oct 27, 2021
- E5 The Amber Ring Core Nov 3, 2021
- E6 The Rampage Begins Core Nov 10, 2021
- E7 The Chaos After the Storm Core Nov 17, 2021
- E8 The Man Who Would Be a Hero Core Nov 24, 2021
- E9 Days of Peace and Ease Core Dec 1, 2021
- E10 Saving the Hero Core Dec 8, 2021
- E11 A Gathering of Champions Mytharc Dec 15, 2021
- E12 A Parting of Ways Mytharc Dec 22, 2021
- E13 The Guide Mytharc Dec 29, 2021
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Let's Go On a Quiet Little Journey Mytharc Jan 7, 2024
- E2 The Gem Beast Core Jan 14, 2024
- E3 Zoltan's Solstice Festival Core Jan 21, 2024
- E4 The Daily Life of the Former Hero and the Assassin Core Jan 28, 2024
- E5 The Man Who Doesn't Get Chill Living Core Feb 4, 2024
- E6 A Long Vacation Core Feb 11, 2024
- E7 The Two Heroes Core Feb 18, 2024
- E8 All for Blessings and Faith Core Feb 25, 2024
- E9 Take Out the Fairy in Love and the Greedy Cardinal Core Mar 3, 2024
- E10 The Hero and the Guide Mytharc Mar 10, 2024
- E11 The Hero's Challenge Mytharc Mar 17, 2024
- E12 The Conclusion and the Start of a New Journey Mytharc Mar 24, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is this series based on a manga or light novel?
Yes, it is an anime adaptation of a light novel series.
Does Red keep his past completely secret?
He tries to, but complications arise when someone from his past appears.
Are there romantic elements in the story?
Yes, there are developing relationships, particularly with the adventurer who moves in.
Is the series ongoing or completed?
The anime adaptation has a defined episode count, but the source material continues.
Does the series have action scenes?
It focuses more on daily life and character interactions than combat.
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