I'm Quitting Heroing - Workplace Reversal Isekai Anime Recommendation
Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese
I recently caught up on this 2022 anime and found it pretty interesting, so I wanted to share it with you all~
Title: I'm Quitting Heroing
Airing: April 2022
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Personal Rating: 8/10
Plot Summary:
Leon, the strongest hero who saved the world, defeated the Maou but instead of being thanked, he was feared and ostracized by humanity for his overwhelming Strength, and even framed. Feeling cold-hearted, he just quit being a hero and went to apply as an employee at the Maou's army. With his skills and experience, he rebuilt the dilapidated Maou castle, improved management, and protected his subordinates, going from human hero to the Maou's most reliable right-hand man, starting a brand new isekai workplace life.
This is a workplace + anti-trope + healing growth isekai anime that breaks away from the traditional hero vs Maou framework, putting a fresh spin on workplace reform and organizational management. The early part is light and funny, while the later part reveals the hero's thousand-year background, exploring existence and redemption with rich emotional layers.
The character writing is quite three-dimensional. The Maou and the Four Heavenly Kings have likable designs, and the male lead is strong without being pretentious, gentle yet carrying a sense of brokenness. The mutual healing storyline really hits home. The production isn't top-tier, but the premise is novel, the pacing is comfortable, and the core is warm—balancing lighthearted fun with deep resonance.
If you're tired of power-fantasy isekai, this workplace comeback anime that office workers can totally relate to should be a refreshing eye-opener.
Has anyone else seen this one? What do you think? Feel free to discuss below~
Title: I'm Quitting Heroing
Airing: April 2022
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Personal Rating: 8/10
Plot Summary:
Leon, the strongest hero who saved the world, defeated the Maou but instead of being thanked, he was feared and ostracized by humanity for his overwhelming Strength, and even framed. Feeling cold-hearted, he just quit being a hero and went to apply as an employee at the Maou's army. With his skills and experience, he rebuilt the dilapidated Maou castle, improved management, and protected his subordinates, going from human hero to the Maou's most reliable right-hand man, starting a brand new isekai workplace life.
This is a workplace + anti-trope + healing growth isekai anime that breaks away from the traditional hero vs Maou framework, putting a fresh spin on workplace reform and organizational management. The early part is light and funny, while the later part reveals the hero's thousand-year background, exploring existence and redemption with rich emotional layers.
The character writing is quite three-dimensional. The Maou and the Four Heavenly Kings have likable designs, and the male lead is strong without being pretentious, gentle yet carrying a sense of brokenness. The mutual healing storyline really hits home. The production isn't top-tier, but the premise is novel, the pacing is comfortable, and the core is warm—balancing lighthearted fun with deep resonance.
If you're tired of power-fantasy isekai, this workplace comeback anime that office workers can totally relate to should be a refreshing eye-opener.
Has anyone else seen this one? What do you think? Feel free to discuss below~
