--- title: "Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside" year: 2021 canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/banished-from-the-hero-s-party-i-decided-to-live-a-quiet-life-in-the-countryside-2021" media_type: "tv" tmdb_id: 113256 imdb_id: "tt13483212" status: "Ended" seasons_count: 2 episodes_count: 25 runtime_minutes: 24 community_rating: 7.1 vote_count: 100 content_rating: "TV-14" --- # Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier > **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/banished-from-the-hero-s-party-i-decided-to-live-a-quiet-life-in-the-countryside-2021 ## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning 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. ## The Hook & The Verdict **The Hook**: "A betrayed healer starts fresh in a countryside town." ### Why Watch - Relaxing rural setting with herbal medicine themes - Gradual character development and relationship building ### Caveats & Content Note - Pacing may feel too slow for action fans - Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up, with mild fantasy elements. **Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slow-burn, character-driven, slice-of-life, fantasy, redemption ## Streaming Availability Matrix | Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies | | **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store | | **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store | | **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store | ## Season Architecture & Lore Primers ### Season 1 (13 Episodes) Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside is an animated television series blending comedy, action, adventure, sci-fi, and fantasy. The story follows Red, a D-Rank adventurer living a normal existence near the borderland of Zoltan, far away from demons and war. Through perseverance and hard work, Red achieves his dream of starting his own apothecary and living a peaceful life in the countryside. His life changes abruptly when Rit, the princess of Duchy Loggervia and an adventurer herself, gives everything up to join him as a live-in partner and assistant. Although honest, kind, and loved by all, Red hides a secret known only to Rit. His real name is Gideon, and he is the brother of Ruti Ragnason, the Hero, as well as a former member of her party. After their war against the Demon Lord, the Sage, Ares Drowa, kicked Red out of the party after deciding he was weak and insignificant. Although Red has left the Hero's party behind to assume a new life with Rit in the countryside, his past has yet to let go of him. ### Season 2 (12 Episodes) Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**: - Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Season 1. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier - **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25 - **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (20%) - **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (80%) - **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%) ## Key Cast Continuity - **Ryota Suzuki** as *Red (voice)* - **Kanon Takao** as *Rit (voice)* - **Naomi Ohzora** as *Ruti (voice)* - **Aya Uchida** as *Theodora (voice)* - **Sora Amamiya** as *Yarandrala (voice)* - **Taku Yashiro** as *Ares (voice)* - **Kenta Miyake** as *Danan (voice)* - **Rie Kugimiya** as *Tisse (voice)* - **Kohei Amasaki** as *Albert (voice)* - **Masahiro Yamanaka** as *Gonz (voice)* ## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: Is this series based on a manga or light novel? Yes, it is an anime adaptation of a light novel series. ### Q: Does Red keep his past completely secret? He tries to, but complications arise when someone from his past appears. ### Q: Are there romantic elements in the story? Yes, there are developing relationships, particularly with the adventurer who moves in. ### Q: Is the series ongoing or completed? The anime adaptation has a defined episode count, but the source material continues. ### Q: Does the series have action scenes? 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