Anime Review: Shin No Nakama Ja Nai To Yuusha No Party Wo Oidasareta Node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita

Also Knowns As: Banished from the Heroes' Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
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Rating

★★★★

Drama Digest

Red, who once was a part of the Hero’s party, gets kicked out of the club by one of his comrades—is no longer associated with the party, he wants to continue his life with the goal of opening a pharmacy. However, keeping his past a secret is not an easy job, and with his love interest asking to move in with her, Red can’t get his things done as easily as he expected.

The Feel-Good Part   

The theme on which the anime is set is fascinating to watch. Even though it is a fantasy, the characters portray human-like emotions, and even their actions are very human. The importance of staying in a society can also be seen in this anime, which again reflects on the human trait of making groups and staying together.

The Disappointing Factor

First of all, the title could have been something different, which is short and sounds better. Here, the title seems like a lazy job that was not given any attention and was named anything just for the sake of it. Second, the anime’s plot could have been better, and more dynamic to offer a variety of elements to its audience. After a point, it becomes very monotonous and there is nothing much that is enjoyable about it.

In-Depth Analysis

The structure of the plot is not well arranged as there are many random things happening at random intervals. Even the sound effects are not that great and fail to create or articulate the specific types of emotions needed for certain scenes in the narrative. The art, however, is good and suits the theme of this anime, but the animation overall is a bit boring as a lot of still frames are included.

Star Power

Apart from the protagonist, Red, Rit’s character development was good. Even though she is portrayed as a fickle-minded character whose actions can be predicted, she still makes her presence worthwhile in this anime. On the other hand, Red is calm and gentle, which completely contrasts with Rit and strikes a balance between their character dynamics. Together, they are adorable and offer excellent chemistry to the audience.

Overall Opinion

This anime is suitable for a one-time watch as it offers lighthearted entertainment and is based on fantasy fiction. Depending on their subjective preferences, one may or may not enjoy it. It is simple and deserves your attention once.