Series Brief
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.
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.
Featured Players
Cast 28
Kensho Ono
as Leo Demonheart (voice)
Tetsu Inada
as Edvard (voice)
Kaede Hondo
as Echidna (voice)
Yumi Uchiyama
as Mernes (voice)
Misato Matsuoka
as Jerietta (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
as Steiner (voice)
Hitomi Ohwada
as Lily (voice)
Minori Suzuki
as Dianette (voice)
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Production Board
Crew
Main Title Theme Composer
Director
Sound Director
Music Producer
Character Designer
Original Series Design
Original Music Composer
Series Director
Storyboard Artist
Music Arranger
Executive Producer
Producer
Foley Artist
Key Animation
Director of Photography
Sound Effects
Theme Song Performance
Signal Match
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Signal Match
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Keyword Cloud
Keywords
romance
demon
super power
fantasy world
anime
based on light novel
adventure
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Where to Watch
Technical Sheet
Details
- First Aired
- April 05, 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 24 minutes
- Origin
- JP
- TMDB Votes
- 72