What Job Would You Want in a World of Swords and Magic? We Asked the Main Cast: Shuichiro Umeda, Yurika Kubo, Masumi Tazawa, and Masaaki Mizunaka [Anime 'The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest' Interview]

The TV anime "The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest," starring Shuichiro Umeda as the voice of the protagonist Alec Yugret, is set to begin airing on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

As the title suggests, this work belongs to a genre commonly referred to as "banishment stories." Alec, the court magician, uses his unfamiliarity with support magic to make devoted contributions within his party. However, his achievements go unrecognized, and he faces the misfortune of being dismissed and banished.

After his banishment, Alec encounters Yorha Eisentz, the leader of the legendary party "Lasting Period," with whom he once fought during his days at the magic academy. Invited by her, the four members of his student-era party reunite and embark on new adventures.

Set in the familiar fantasy world of swords and magic, known to anime fans, the story showcases different types of magic, including "support magic," "attack magic," and "healing magic," as suggested by the title. The battle scenes, where Alec and his companions skillfully wield magic, are likely to be one of the highlights of this work.

In an interview with Shuichiro Umeda, who plays Alec, Yurika Kubo as Yorha, Masumi Tazawa as Clasia Annerose, and Masaaki Mizunaka as Ornest Rain, a certain question was posed.

If you were to be reincarnated into this world, how would you live your life amongst the various choices of magic such as 'Auxiliary Magic,' 'Attack Magic,' 'Recovery Magic,' and various lifestyle choices? Let's introduce the answers that reveal each person's character and personality.