Publisher Kodansha and animation production house Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab (I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince) have officially confirmed that a television anime adaptation of Shikiso Utsuzawa’s hit fantasy novel series Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! (Shin no Seijo de Aru Watashi wa Tsuihō Saremashita: Dakara Kono Kuni wa Mō Owari desu) will premiere in 2027. Directed by Tsukasa Sakurai (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Golden Time) and starring Masumi Tazawa alongside Taku Yashiro, the series adapts the popular banishment-and-redemption fantasy that has surpassed 1.5 million copies in cumulative print.
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Essential Production and Franchise Information
- Anime Title: Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! (Shin no Seijo de Aru Watashi wa Tsuihō Saremashita)
- Original Author: Shikiso Utsuzawa (originally debuted on Shōsetsuka ni Narō / Kodansha K Ranobe Books)
- Light Novel Illustrator: Pukyunosuke
- Manga Adaptation Artist: Mokuba Matsu (serialized on Kodansha’s Palcy app)
- Director: Tsukasa Sakurai (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Golden Time)
- Series Composition: Naoki Tozuka (I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, Meiji Gekken: 1874)
- Character Design: Naru Nishikōri (I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, Meiji Gekken: 1874)
- Animation Studio: Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab
- Target Premiere Year: 2027 Broadcast
- Primary Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Slice-of-Life, Revenge/Redemption
- English Publisher Directory: Read localized volumes through Kodansha USA or digitally via K MANGA.
What Is the Story of The True Saint Was Banished?
Starting as a popular web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in June 2020 before being acquired by Kodansha, the narrative presents a refreshing take on the popular “banished from the hero’s party” trope:
- The Betrayal of a Faithful Saint: Since childhood, Eliane has used her sacred divine magic to protect the Kingdom of Belkheim, warding off demonic threats and guaranteeing bountiful harvests. Despite her sacrifices, her foolish fiancé, First Prince Claude, is manipulated by a deceitful impostor saint into believing Eliane is a fraud.
- Exile and A Fresh Start: Stripped of her title and cast out, Eliane surprisingly welcomes her newfound freedom. Free from endless palace duties, she travels to a neighboring nation hoping to live a peaceful, unassuming life as a commoner.
- A Royal Encounter: Along her journey, Eliane meets Prince Nigel from the neighboring kingdom. After she demonstrates her true divine powers, Nigel invites her to his castle, sparking a new journey where Eliane blooms while her former home falls into chaos without her divine protection.
Who Voice the Main Characters in the Anime?
The production team has announced the initial lead voice actors for the fantasy series:
- Eliane: Voiced by Masumi Tazawa (Rinne Amaguri in Re:ZERO, Pecorine in Princess Connect! Re:Dive). Eliane is a resilient, kindhearted saint whose magical abilities are rivaled only by her baking skills.
- Nigel: Voiced by Taku Yashiro (Gugu in To Your Eternity, Hirokazu Arai in Chainsaw Man). Nigel is the compassionate crown prince of the neighboring kingdom who recognizes Eliane’s true worth and offers her sanctuary.
Where Can You Read the Manga and Light Novels?
While anime fans wait for the 2027 television broadcast, English readers can dive into the source material immediately. Kodansha USA publishes Mokuba Matsu’s manga adaptation in print and digital formats, with digital chapters available on the K MANGA Platform.
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