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TV series

I'm Quitting Heroing

2022TV-141 season7.3 / 10

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.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

My Next Interview's at the Demon Queen's Palace!

24m7.3 / 10

Rarely does a hero apply for a job with the Demon Queen. He has the skills, but he’s the one who defeated her army. Maybe he can clarify matters during his interview?

Episode credits

Directed by Hisashi IshiiWritten by Shigeru MurakoshiGuest stars Hirokazu Hiramatsu, Shinya Fukumatsu, Ryo Sugisaki, Hiromichi Tezuka, Tatsuhiro Kikuchi

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Episode 2

Strive to Ease the Burden on Your Future Self!

24m7.6 / 10

Shutina is a model employee, but she’s overworked, overwhelmed and stressed out. If he can stop irritating her for five minutes, Leo can help her delegate and avoid burnout.

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Episode 3

A Little Bit of Thought Goes A Long Way for Efficiency!

24m7.2 / 10

Whose idea was it to put Lily in charge of logistics? Why are her proposals drawn up in crayon!? It’s up to Leo to give her a training and development course on teamwork.

Episode credits

Directed by Yuuki KusakabeGuest stars Hiromichi Tezuka, Takuya Nakashima, Mitsuki Nakamura, Chihaya Terasaki

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Episode 4

The Drinking Party From Hell

24m7.2 / 10

There are certain rules one must follow when the boss invites an employee out for food and drinks. Especially when said employee is concealing his true identity.

Episode credits

Guest stars Hiromichi Tezuka

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Episode 5

If You Want to Quit, Talk It Out First

24m7.0 / 10

There’s nothing wrong with quitting a job if it’s not a good fit. But one must make sure that it’s the best move for them and not something they’ll eventually regret.

Episode credits

Guest stars Hiromichi Tezuka, Yuki Tamai, Masashi Yamane, Takuya Nakashima, You Taichi

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Episode 6

The Hero Shares His Tale of Burden

24m7.6 / 10

Listening is a vital part of communication, and Mernes is perceptive enough to know that Leo is holding something back. So the former hero confides his secret to the assassin.

Episode credits

Guest stars Takuya Nakashima, Yusei Takanaka, Takahiro Shibano, Hiromichi Tezuka

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Episode 7

A Good Warrior Isn't Always A Good Boss

24m7.3 / 10

Edvard is a good warrior, but that doesn’t mean he’s a good leader. Especially when he thinks his troops aren’t trying hard enough when they fail at tasks he can accomplish.

Episode credits

Guest stars Taishi Hamamoto, Mitsuki Nakamura, Hiromichi Tezuka, Takuya Nakashima

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Episode 8

Tokyo, 2060 A.D.

24m7.4 / 10

People are more than their jobs. Long ago, an unexpected friendship set Leo on the path he walks to this day.

Episode credits

Guest stars Hirokazu Hiramatsu

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Episode 9

I Want to Quit Heroing

24m8.1 / 10

Time is running out for demonkind. Leo may have a solution, but that means revealing his identity to Echidna.

Episode credits

Directed by Yuji KanzakiGuest stars Hiromi Igarashi

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Episode 10

I'll Save the World, Even If That Means Destroying It

24m7.7 / 10

The only ones who can save the world from the hero are the Demon Queen and her four generals!

Episode credits

Guest stars Kohsuke Toriumi, Keiko Watanabe

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Episode 11

What Makes a Hero

24m8.0 / 10

Leo is a grave threat to the world, and no one understands that better than the former hero himself.

Episode credits

Guest stars You Taichi, Kyo Yaoya, Hiromichi Tezuka, Shin Matsushige

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Episode 12

I'm Quitting Heroing

24m7.3 / 10finale

In the end, what does it mean to be a hero?

Episode credits

Guest stars You Taichi, Hirokazu Hiramatsu, Takuya Nakashima, Wataru Katoh, Hiromichi Tezuka

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about I'm Quitting Heroing

Cast

Kensho OnoLeo Demonheart (voice)
Kaede HondoEchidna (voice)
Shizuka ItohSteiner (voice)
Hitomi OhwadaLily (voice)
Yumi UchiyamaMernes (voice)
Tetsu InadaEdvard (voice)
Minori SuzukiDianette (voice)
Misato MatsuokaJerietta (voice)

Credits

Written by
Shigeru Murakoshi, Quantum

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
12
Original language
Japanese
Original title
勇者、辞めます

Networks & production

  • AT-XJapan
  • FlyingDogJapan
  • GlovisionJapan
  • EMT²Japan
  • Tencent JapanJapan
  • AT-XJapan

Themes

adventureanimebased on light noveldemonfantasy worldromancesuper power