Happinet has officially announced details regarding the upcoming anime adaptation of Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank Bōkensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiro Madōshi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (The White Mage Who Was Banished from the Hero’s Party is Picked Up by an S-Rank Adventurer: This White Mage is Too Out of the Ordinary!). The highly anticipated series, based on the light novels by Sora Suigetsu and illustrated by DeeCHA, is scheduled to air in 2025.
Staff and Creative Team
The anime will be directed by Hiroshi Tamada, known for his work as episode director on Bakusō Kyōdai Let’s & Go!!, Glass Fleet, and The Heroic Legend of Arslan OVA. The series will be produced by Felix Film, with Akihiko Inari—familiar to audiences from his work on Chōyū Sekai: Being the Reality and Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement—handling the series scripts. Character design will be overseen by Yuta Ito, who contributed as sub-character designer on Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement.
Promotional Artwork
To commemorate the announcement, Wasabi Mukuno, the artist behind the manga adaptation of the series, has illustrated a special piece celebrating the anime.
Plot Overview
The story follows Lloyd, a white mage who is unceremoniously banished from the hero’s party. Now without a job, he stumbles upon an S-rank adventurer party and unexpectedly becomes a key member. Initially believing himself to be just another normal adventurer, Lloyd remains unaware of his true potential. As the hero’s party collapses, Lloyd’s journey takes a turn as he begins to gain recognition and fame, all while unknowingly becoming a peerless magic user.
Source Material Background
Sora Suigetsu first debuted the web novel version of the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform in March 2020. The series was later adapted into light novel format by Futabasha, which began publishing the novels in November 2020. The sixth volume was released on February 29, 2024, with the seventh volume scheduled for release this Friday.
A manga adaptation by Wasabi Mukuno launched on Futabasha’s Gaugau Monster website in January 2021. The manga’s seventh volume was released on May 30, 2024, with the eighth volume set to hit shelves this Friday.
Looking Ahead
With a dedicated fanbase and continued success across multiple mediums, the anime adaptation of Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi is poised to make a significant impact when it debuts in 2025. Fans of the light novels and manga can look forward to the anime’s release, while those unfamiliar with the story are encouraged to explore the series ahead of its television airing.
For more updates on the anime’s release and additional promotional materials, stay tuned for further announcements.
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