is a Japanese light novel series written by Alto and illustrated by Yuunagi. It was originally posted on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website beginning in October 2020, before beginning publication by Kodansha under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint in August 2021; five volumes have been published as of August 2024. A manga adaptation illustrated by Yuki Monji began serialization on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service in July 2021, and has been compiled into twenty-one volumes as of October 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Gekkou aired from October to December 2025.
Plot The story begins when Alec Ygret, once a loyal court magician supporting the crown prince from behind the scenes, is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. But just as he hits rock bottom, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party Lasting Period. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec returns to dungeon exploration—and begins a new chapter in his life!
Characters
Media Light novel Written by Alto, The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest began serialization on the user-generated web novel publishing site Shōsetsuka ni Narō on October 11, 2020. The series was later acquired by Kodansha who began releasing the series with illustrations by Yuunagi under their Kodansha Ranobe Books light novel imprint on August 2, 2021. Five volumes have been released as of August 2024.
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Yuki Monji began serialization on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket manga website on July 26, 2021. The manga's chapters have been compiled into twenty-one volumes as of October 2026.
The manga adaptation is published in English on Kodansha's "K Manga" app.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 21, 2025. It is produced by Gekkou and directed by Ken Takahashi, with Kazuyuki Fudeyasu handling series composition, Yōko Satō designing the characters, and KOUICHI and Tsubasa Takada composing the music. The series aired from October 4 to December 20, 2025, on the IMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliates. The opening theme song is "Quest", performed by , and the ending theme song is , performed by Aruma. Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.
Episodes
See also Bonjin Tensei no Doryoku Musō, another light novel series illustrated by Yuunagi The Holy Grail of Eris, another light novel series illustrated by Yuunagi The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne, another light novel series illustrated by Yuunagi The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World, the bunkobon version of the novel series is also illustrated by Yuunagi
References
External links Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō Manga official website Anime official website