Makoto Misumi, an ordinary high schooler, is suddenly summoned to another world as a hero due to a contract his parents made with a god. But the goddess who rules that world despises Makoto's looks as "ugly," strips him of his hero qualification, and casts him out to the wasteland at the edge of the world.
The one who saves the dejected Makoto is Tsukuyomi, the moon god worshipped in his hometown. Taking pity on him, Tsukuyomi grants him immense magic and blessings. In a human-less frontier, Makoto meets distinctive beings like a superior dragon and monsters, and forges bonds with them.
Airing from July 2021, produced by C2C. A thrilling, heartwarming isekai coming-of-age tale about building a place to belong from where he was thrown away. 🌙
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① A Comeback After Being Cast Aside by a Goddess
Stripped of his hero title and dumped in the wasteland, Makoto builds his own place from there — it's rousing. The comeback from rock bottom is irresistible.
02② Flashy Battles Powered by Immense Magic
The battles unleashed with the absurd magic granted by Tsukuyomi are exhilarating. The thrill of overwhelming foes with sheer power is the best.
03③ Bonds with a Colorful Cast of Followers
Strong, charming allies like the dragon Tomoe and the former spider Mio join Makoto one after another. Gathering a lively crew is a joy.
04④ A Frontier World Led by Demi-Humans
The setting of living alongside demi-humans and monsters at the human-less edge of the world is unique. The exchanges between species are heartwarming.
05⑤ Superb Voice Cast Led by Natsuki Hanae
A star-studded cast: Natsuki Hanae as Makoto, Ayane Sakura as Tomoe, Akari Kito as Mio. They bring out each character's charm to the fullest.
06⑥ A Balance of Comedy and Growth
Beyond serious battles, the easygoing banter between Makoto and his followers is heartwarming. The tempo of laughs and growth feels great.
07⑦ Building His Own Haven, "Asora"
The sandbox element of Makoto nurturing his own world "Asora" with his allies is fun. Watching it gradually grow lively is exciting.
08⑧ A High-Speed OP by syudou
The OP "Gamble" was written by syudou (of "Ussewa" fame) in tune with Makoto's feelings. Its driving energy fits the show perfectly.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Ahead, Makoto, together with followers like Tomoe, Mio, and Shiki whom he meets at the world's edge, gradually nurtures his own haven, "Asora." As he steps into human nations, he must confront the problems this world holds — the scheming of the goddess who scorned him, and the deep-rooted feud between demi-humans and humans. Despite his immense magic, Makoto is bad at holding back and unleashes outrageous power, and his "off-kilter common sense" is another highlight. You can't look away from this thrilling journey where he carves out his own story from the place he was thrown away. 🌙
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Makoto Misumi, an ordinary high schooler, is suddenly summoned to another world as a hero due to a contract his parents made with a god. But the goddess who rules that world dislikes Makoto's looks as "ugly," strips him of his hero qualification, and casts him out to the wasteland at the edge of the world. The one who saves the dejected Makoto is Tsukuyomi, the moon god worshipped in his hometown. Tsukuyomi grants Makoto immense magic and blessings. In the human-less frontier, Makoto meets the superior dragon Tomoe and the former black-spider Mio, and welcomes them as his followers. At the edge of the world where he was thrown away, Makoto begins to build a place of his own alongside his companions.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Highly recommended for fans of banishment-and-comeback isekai fantasy. The thrill of Makoto building a place to belong with off-the-charts power, after hitting rock bottom by being abandoned by the goddess, is exhilarating. Fans of comebacks from injustice like The Rising of the Shield Hero, or crew-gathering and nation-building like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, will be especially hooked. The star-studded cast led by Natsuki Hanae is a highlight, and the lively journey with charming followers like Tomoe and Mio is irresistible. 🌙
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- The goddess's true intent and aim in banishing Makoto to the frontier.
- The meaning hidden within the immense magic Tsukuyomi granted Makoto.
- Where the deep-rooted feud between demi-humans and humans will lead.
- How the haven "Asora" that Makoto builds will develop from here.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
— A line symbolizing the unfair beginning as the goddess rejects Makoto's looks and banishes him to the frontier.
"I have power to spare."
— A line expressing Makoto's off-the-charts nature after gaining immense magic through Tsukuyomi's blessing.
"I'll make this our place to belong."
— A line showing Makoto's resolve to carve out his own story at the edge of the world where he was thrown away.