Yusha Yamemasu is a story about Leo Demonhart, a hero who once saved the world from the demon army’s invasion.
Despite his heroics, he is feared and rejected by the general public. He ends up joining the demon king to revive the army, which is now on the brink of collapse.
Kuotamu and Hana Amano’s fantasy light novel is getting an anime adaptation.
Kadokawa has announced the anime adaptation for Yusha, Yamemasu: Tsugi no Shokuba wa Maōjō (I Quit Being the Hero: I’ve Already Got a Job Lined Up at the Demon Lord’s Castle) light novel. The anime will premiere in April 2022.
The official website for Yusha Yamemasu anime has released a promotional video accompanying the announcement.
The PV begins with Leo presenting himself at the demon king’s court to join their army.
Of course, he is rejected at first but eventually finds his way inside the demon king’s castle, where he contemplates why did he even bother to save the world. His newfound employment sets him up for his new mission: to end the world.
A key visual for the anime was also released.
At the “2nd Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest”
“Brave, quit” who won the grand prize in the different world fantasy category
TV animation decision!
Scheduled to start broadcasting in April 2022!
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The visual features Leo trying to hand the demon king his job application while she tries to drive him off with a fire spell.
The anime will be produced at Studio EMT Squared with the following staff:
| Role | Staff | Other Works |
| Chief Director | Yuu Nobuta | High School Fleet |
| Director | Hisashi Ishii | Rainy Cocoa in Hawaii |
| Script Writer | Shigeru Murakoshi | Zombieland Saga |
| Character Design | Yuki Nakano | Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear |
The main cast for the anime was also released.
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Leo Demonhart | Kenshō Ono | Giorno Giovanna (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind) |
| Echidna | Kaede Hondo | Sakura Minamoto (Zombieland Saga) |
| Steiner | Shizuka Itou | Irina Jelavic (Assassination Classroom) |
| Lily | Hitomi Ohwada | Ryoko Yoshida (Demon Girl Next Door) |
| Mernes | Yumi Uchiyama | Rudeus Greyrat (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) |
| Edvard | Tetsu Inada | Tanba (Dorohedoro) |
Although we have seen a few series with a similar plot, Leo’s sense of revenge against the world seems to be born out of existential dread, unlike the others.
It will be interesting to see if there is more to it than that, or if this will be another generic fantasy anime.
About Yusha Yamemasu
Yusha, Yamemasu: Tsugi no Shokuba wa Maōjō (I Quit Being the Hero: I’ve Already Got a Job Lined Up at the Demon Lord’s Castle) is a light novel by Kuotamu and Hana Amano which is getting an anime adaptation in April 2022.
The story centers on Leo, a hero who once saved the world from a demon army’s invasion. However, he was feared and ostracized by people afterward, and ended up with no job. Feeling that his skills would be better appreciated elsewhere, he joins the demon lord’s army that he once fought. Now in a new work environment, Leo strives to use his skills and revive the demon army which is on the brink of collapse.
Source: Yusha Yamemasu Official Website
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