The 'Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For!' anime will premiere in January 2027

The anime adaptation of Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! will debut in January 2027. Bandai Namco Filmworks confirmed this with a promotional video in which it also announced that Kanako Hara will compose the music.

Masumi Tazawa will play Elian, the protagonist saint, and Taku Yashiro will voice Nigel. Tsukasa Sakurai directs the series at Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab, with scripts by Naoki Tozuka and character designs by Naru Nishikōri.

The story follows Eliane, protector of the Kingdom of Belkheim since childhood, who is banished by a prince deceived by a false saint. Homeless and penniless, she seeks a quiet life in the neighboring kingdom, but a chance encounter changes her plans.

Shikiso Utsuzawa launched the work on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in June 2020. Kodansha has been publishing the light novels since January 2021, and Mokuba Matsu's manga debuted in April 2021 on the Palcy app. The 13th compiled volume was released on July 30.

Originally published on Anitsu by Mateo Henríquez. Text reviewed and cross-checked for DonOtaku on November 5, 2026; the original date is preserved.