I'm Quitting Heroing
I'm Quitting Heroing
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I'm Quitting Heroing

7.4
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

After saving humanity from the despicable Demon King, Leo Demonhart does not earn a hero’s standing. Instead, he is regarded with suspicion and hostility by those he fought to protect. Treated as a pariah with nowhere else to turn, exiled Leo seeks a position in the army of his former nemesis! But the army is not what it once was before its defeat at Leo’s hands, so to maintain his new position, Leo must whip the forces back into fighting shape.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for I'm Quitting Heroing was largely mixed, with reviewers viewing it as a mild fantasy offering that ultimately suffers from uneven execution. Some critics enjoyed the show's comedic tone and light mystery elements, finding amusement in the main character's attempts to rebuild his former enemy's army while keeping viewers guessing about his true motives.

However, narrative momentum and pacing were frequent points of contention. Critics complained about heavy early exposition and jarring tonal shifts that stalled the plot before it could get properly started. While the series offers clever subversions of standard fantasy tropes, several reviewers concluded that it remains fairly generic and struggles to maintain audience engagement over its twelve-episode run.

“full of comedy moments, getting you to laugh while trying to figure out what will happen next”

“despite some cute subversions of fantasy tropes, I’m Quitting Heroing remains painfully generic”

“We've gone straight from “fun romp” to “whiny slog” in the space of less than an episode”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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CA
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US
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CA
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Why fans love it

I'm Quitting Heroing flips the traditional fantasy script by turning the savior of the realm into an outcast. Rather than enjoying a hero's reception, Leo Demonhart finds himself alienated by the very society he liberated, forcing a sudden and cynical career pivot. The dynamic shifts from sword-swinging adventure to the practical, sometimes mundane complications of restructuring an army.

The show balances classic themes of super-powered conflict with a workplace comedy sensibility. Kensho Ono brings a measured tone to Leo as he navigates the irony of reviving the spirits of his former enemies. It is a strange inversion of the genre, focusing less on the glory of vanquishing a demon king and more on the messy, administrative reality of what happens once the fighting stops.

Production Board

Crew

Music Arranger
Mao Yamamoto Wataru Sena Giga
Key Animation
Yukiko Shimizu Hidemi Yamashita
Director
Yuji Kanzaki Yuuki Kusakabe
Sound Director
Hiroto Morishita
Music Producer
Masakazu Sato Madoka Fukami
Character Designer
Hana Amano
Original Series Design
Hana Amano
Original Music Composer
Kouhei Munemoto
Series Director
Hisashi Ishii Yuu Nobuta
Storyboard Artist
Hisashi Ishii Shinichi Watanabe
Main Title Theme Composer
Toru Kitajima
Executive Producer
Asuka Yamazaki Seiichi Kawashima Sou Yurugi
Supervising Animation Director
Yuki Nakano
Producer
Noritomo Isogai Hideaki Miyamoto Julien Vig
Foley Artist
Momoka Yamada
Director of Photography
Rumi Ishiguro Tsunetaka Ema
Sound Effects
Shota Yaso
Theme Song Performance
Minori Suzuki
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

romance demon super power fantasy world anime based on light novel adventure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 05, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
78