I'm Quitting Heroing

A wry, good-natured fantasy workplace comedy that gradually reveals a sadder story about a hero seeking purpose.

Created by

Hisashi Ishii, Yuji Kanzaki

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Kensho Ono, Kaede Hondo, Shizuka Itoh

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.

How it feels

Whimsical, satirical, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, redemption, found family, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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