I Quit Being a Hero: Review and Thoughts on the New Anime

The appeal and evaluation of "I Quit Being a Hero: New Animation"

"I Quit Being a Hero: New Animation" is an OVA released on June 24, 2022, based on the light novel "I Quit Being a Hero: My Next Job is the Demon Castle" by Quantum. This work has a unique story in which the hero Leo transfers to the Demon King's army and works to improve work efficiency. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"I Quit Being a Hero New Animation" was released as an OVA consisting of two episodes. Specifically, it is Episode 13 "Don't Lose Track of the Purpose of the Training Trip (Part 1)" and Episode 14 "Don't Lose Track of the Purpose of the Training Trip (Part 2)", each episode is about 14 minutes long and about 9 minutes long respectively. This work is included in the upper and lower volumes of the Blu-ray & DVD BOX.

The publisher is KADOKAWA Animation, and the animation production is by EMT Squared. The general director is Yu Shinoda, the director is Hisashi Ishii, the series composition is Shigeru Murakoshi, and the character design is Yuki Nakano. The music is by Yasuhiro Munemoto, and the music is produced by Flying Dog.

story

Leo, the hero who saved the world from the invasion of the Demon King's army. However, his strength became a threat to the humans who had returned to a peaceful world, and he was eventually banished from the Holy City. Having lost his status, honor, and place in the world, Leo wandered around and came across the Demon King's army, which was in ruins. Whether it was out of resentment or desperation, Leo hid his true identity from the Demon King and tried to rebuild his army with the Four Heavenly Kings. This is the story of Leo.

What awaits the retired hero after his big job? Leo's new challenges and growth are depicted.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Leo Demonheart: Kensho Ono
• Echidna: Kaede Hondo
• Stina: Shizuka Ito
• Lili: Hitomi Owada
• Melness: Yumi Uchiyama
• Edvard: Toru Inada
• Dearnet: Minori Suzuki
• Jellietta: Misato Matsuoka
• Abrad: Hirokazu Hiramatsu
• Cykreus: Kosuke Toriumi

Main Characters

Below are details about the main characters:

• Leo Demonheart, the hero. He is the strongest in the human world and excels in all combat abilities. Because he can do anything, his companions get in the way, so he sets out on a journey alone and defeats Echidna and the Four Heavenly Kings. Feared by the people, he loses his place in the human world, so he transfers to the Demon King's army and works hard to improve business efficiency.
• Demon King Echidna . He is the strongest in the demon world and leads the demon army. He came to invade the human world for a certain purpose and was defeated by Leo, but instead of returning to the demon world, he is plotting a comeback in the demon castle in a corner of the human world. He is a boss who cares about his subordinates.
• Demon General Stina . A genius succubus magician, she is extremely earnest and meticulous. Although she is smart, she is weak when it comes to unexpected troubles, and trying to support the Demon King's army, which is short on manpower, she has taken on too much work and is on the verge of death from overwork.
• Lili the Beast General. A demi-beastman, she transforms into the divine wolf Fenrir during battle. She is simple, honest, and hardworking, and believes that Leo, who defeated her, is her destined spouse. She is in charge of the logistics department.
• General Melnes : Shadowless. He is an assassin, half human, half demon. He also serves as the head of the assassin guild in the human world. He is expressionless and doesn't say much, and has problems communicating.
• General Edvald Dragon. A dragon-man swordsman, he oversees the infantry and other combat divisions. He has hard dragon scales and a bold, honest personality. He is dedicated to training new recruits and his fighting ability rivals Echidna's, but he has no interest in the throne and values ​​time with his daughter.

Evaluation and Impressions

"I Quit Being a Hero New Animation" is an appealing work with a novel setting in which a hero changes jobs to join the Demon King's army. It depicts Leo's suffering in the human world and his struggles in the Demon King's army, deeply moving viewers. In addition, each character has a rich personality, which adds excitement to the story.

In particular, Leo's efforts to improve work efficiency are reminiscent of work style reforms in modern society and resonate with viewers. The charms of the characters are scattered throughout the show, such as Echidna's caring attitude towards her subordinates, Stina's punctuality, and Lili's purity.

The animation is of high quality, with detailed fight scenes and character expressions, and the music adds to the atmosphere of the film, enriching the viewing experience.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend this work:

• The setting of a hero changing jobs to join the Demon King's army is a fresh one not seen in other works. This setting adds depth to the story and draws the viewer in.
• The appeal of the characters Leo and other characters have rich personalities that leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, Echidna's caring attitude towards her subordinates, Stina's punctuality, and Lili's purity are all attractive.
• A message to modern society Leo's efforts to improve work efficiency are reminiscent of work style reforms in modern society. This point resonates with viewers and adds depth to the work.
• High-quality animation The animation is of high quality, with detailed fight scenes and character expressions, which enriches the viewing experience.
• The story depicts Leo's suffering in the human world and his struggle with the Demon King's army, deeply moving the viewer. The story unfolds in a clever way, drawing the viewer in.

Related Titles

"I Quit Being a Hero New Animation" is related to the following works:

• 『I Quit Being a Hero』
• "I Quit Being a Hero: Petit Hall"

By watching these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of Leo's story.

Conclusion

"I Quit Being a Hero New Animation" is a work with an original setting, attractive characters, and a message to modern society. The animation quality is also high, enriching the viewing experience. It depicts Leo's suffering in the human world and his struggle in the Demon King's army, and is a work that will deeply move viewers. Please watch this work and feel Leo's new challenge and growth.