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The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases (2024)

Action · Adventure · Animation

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.

IMDb rating: 5.1 (514 votes)
Episode average: 6.0 +0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

6.00 avg 12 episodes 6.5 → 5.6 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Cast Out	6.5	43
2	The Master Blacksmith of the Sacred Sword	5.9	31
3	Stubbornness and Determination	7.1	33
4	Returning Spirits Festival	6.1	27
5	The Beginning of Madness	5.8	26
6	The Utmost Limit of Hate	5.6	27
7	The Imperial Marquis's Daughter	5.9	23
8	The Fairy Sovereign	6.0	22
9	The Mark of a Demon	5.8	20
10	A Cry for Help	5.9	21
11	The Hero's Challenge	5.8	19
12	The Conclusion and the Start of a New Journey	5.6	23