The official website of the Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita (Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside) anime series unveiled new staff, the first promotional video, and a January 2024 premiere for the second season on Sunday.

Satoshi Takafuji, the director and storyboard staff of episode nine and the ending sequence, will direct the second season at Studio Flad. Makoto Hoshino, the first season director, will serve as the chief director.

Staff
Chief Director: Makoto Hoshino (4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku director)
Director: Satoshi Takafuji (Lord of Vermilion: Guren no Ou chief director) NEW
Series Composition: Megumi Shimizu (Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!)
Chief Animation Director: Mihoko Ookawa (Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion the Animation), Yoshie Matsumoto (Hortensia Saga animation director), Mamiko Mizutani (BanG Dream!)
Character Design: Ruriko Watanabe (Dame x Prince Anime Caravan)
Sub-character Design: Mihoko Ookawa, Yoshie Matsumoto
Monster Design: Yoshinori Iwanaga (Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu)
Prop Design: Yoshinori Iwanaga, Ayako Tanai (Kekkai Sensen & Beyond key animation), Youko Sugita (Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari key animation)
Art Design: Tsukasa Oohira (Kenja no Deshi wo Nanoru Kenja), Yukiko Ashino (Jouran: The Princess of Snow and Blood)
Art Director: Yukiko Ashino (Studio Tulip)
Color Design: Aiko Mizuno (Tomodachi Game)
Director of Photography: Norimasa Teramoto (Seirei Gensouki) NEW
Editing: Keisuke Yanagi (Yanagi Editorial Office) (Liar Liar)
Sound Director: Takatoshi Hamano (Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu) NEW
Sound Production: Magic Capsule NEW
Music: Yukari Hashimoto (Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou deshita?)
Music Production: Nippon Columbia
Studio: Studio Flad

Note: The new staff joining the second season are denoted with legend NEW.

Studio Flad and Wolfsbane produced the 13-episode first season in Fall 2021. Funimation simulcast the anime with subtitles and an English dub.

Shin no Nakama adapts Zappon's slice of life fantasy light novel, which he originally launched on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in October 2017. Kadokawa began publishing the series under its Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko with illustrations by Yasumo in June 2018 and released the 12th volume on April 28.

Monthly Shounen Ace began serializing a manga adaptation by Masahiro Ikeno in May 2018. Kadokawa released the 11th volume on May 26.

Yes Press licensed the light novel in English in November 2019 and released the ninth volume on July 25. The tenth volume is planned for a January 23, 2024 release.

Introduction
Living the slow life, full of happiness with my beloved girlfriend and little sister!

Red, a hero who was once kicked out of his adventuring party for not being a "true comrade." He now spends his days in peace, relaxing and running a herb store in a remote area with his lifelong love, the princess Rit, and his sister Ruti, a former hero who is very important to him.

"I'm just so happy. I'm so lucky to see such beautiful scenery together with you, Red."
"I'm glad I get to spend time with my big brother again."

Sharing blissful moments with those he loves. Going on trips to acquire the finest gems, having delicious meals with a spectacular view, soaking in pleasant hot springs. No matter what happens to the world around them, these happy moments will be unchanged.

"A leisurely and fun apothecary business" and "a warm life with a beloved lover & dear sister." A second life, full of happiness, begins for our previously unrequited hero.

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Source: Press Release