“The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest” is an upcoming anime series set to premiere in October 2025. Based on the light novel series written by Alto and illustrated by Yuunagi, the anime is produced by Gekkō and directed by Ken Takahashi. This fantasy series tells the story of Alec, a court magician who, after dedicating himself to support magic, is suddenly dismissed by the crown prince. Now exiled, Alec embarks on a journey to prove the true power of support magic, reuniting with old friends and forging a new legend. Masumi Tazawa does not appear to be currently cast in the anime.
What’s the Story About?
The story revolves around Alec Yugret, a magician dedicated to support magic, assisting the crown prince in dungeon clearing. One day, the prince deems Alec useless due to his exclusive focus on support magic and fires him. Jobless and disillusioned, Alec is approached by Yorha, an old friend, who invites him to explore dungeons again. Together, they aim to demonstrate the strength and potential of support magic.
The original light novel series appeared on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2020. Kodansha later acquired the rights, publishing it under their K Ranobe Books imprint in August 2021. As of August 2024, five volumes have been released. The series also has a manga adaptation, illustrated by Yuki Monji, which debuted in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app and website in July 2021. As of April 2025, the manga has 15 collected volumes.
Meet the Characters
- Alec Yugret: The protagonist, voiced by Shūichirō Umeda, is a former court magician who specializes in support magic. After being dismissed, he sets out to prove the value of his abilities.
- Yorha Eisentz: Voiced by Yurika Kubo, Yorha is an old friend of Alec and the leader of Lasting Period, a support magic specialist.
- Crown Prince: The prince who dismisses Alec, considering support magic useless.
Who’s Behind the Anime?
The anime adaptation boasts a talented team:
- Director: Ken Takahashi (Ragna Crimson).
- Assistant Director: Masamune Hirata.
- Series Composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Shangri-La Frontier).
- Character Design: Yōko Satō (I’m in Love with the Villainess).
- Sub Character Designer: Nobuhide Hayashi.
- Monster Design: Yoshiki Kuga, Recommendation.
- Art Director: Manabu Otsuzuki.
- Music: Diosta, High Speed Boy.
- Sound Director: Nobuyuki Abe.
- Animation Production: GEKKOU.
Who is Masumi Tazawa?
Masumi Tazawa, born on November 22, 1993, is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Tokyo Actor’s Consumer’s Cooperative Society. She has voiced various characters in anime, video games, and other media. Some of her notable roles include:
- Chiaki Matsushita in “Classroom of the Elite”.
- Arinoille in “Shangri-La Frontier”.
- Rei in “Is the Order a Rabbit?”.
- Ikuno Dictus in “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby”.
- Anne in “Nina the Starry Bride”.
- Rika Saionji in “Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches”.
- Beruka in “Fire Emblem Fates” and “Fire Emblem Heroes”.
- Kasumi Shigure in “Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid”.
Anime Staff Details
Additional staff members include:
- Chief Animation Directors: Yoko Sato, Nobuhide Hayashi.
- Monster Animation Director: Ko Kawarajima.
- Weapon/Accessory Designers: Yoshihito Ujiie, Yuzuki Sekine.
- Art Backgrounds: Kusanagi.
- Color Design: Ryōta Katsuta, Maki Yamamoto.
- 3D Director: Hisashi Akimoto (T2studio).
- Director of Photography: Shigeki Asakawa (Raretrick).
- Sound Production: On-Lead.
Manga Adaptation
The manga adaptation, illustrated by Yuki Monji, began serialization on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket service in July 2021. As of April 2025, it has been compiled into fifteen volumes. The English version of the manga is available on Kodansha’s “K Manga” app.
Where Can You Watch?
“The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest” anime is scheduled to premiere in October 2025.
Final Thoughts
With its intriguing premise and talented production team “The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest” holds promise as a captivating anime series. The series explores themes of banishment, redemption, and the hidden power of support roles, offering a unique perspective within the fantasy genre.
