Unveiled: 'The Banished Court Magician' English Dub Cast & October 18 Crunchyroll Debut

Fans of high fantasy and magical adventure can mark their calendars. The highly anticipated English dub for Alto and Yuunagi's acclaimed light novel series, The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest, is officially set to premiere on October 18, 2025. This exciting news comes with the announcement that the dub will be available exclusively on Crunchyroll, bringing the captivating narrative to a global English-speaking audience.

The original Japanese broadcast captivated viewers starting October 4, 2025, airing on TV Asahi's prestigious 'IMAnimation' programming block every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. Japanese audiences also enjoyed the series on BS Asahi, AT-X, and popular streaming platforms including ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai. Now, the immersive world of court intrigue and magical prowess is ready to enchant a new legion of fans.

English Voice Cast

Leading the English voice cast is Eduardo Vildasol as the protagonist Alec, alongside Mikaela Krantz as Yorha, Zac Loera embodying Ornest, and Celeste Perez as Kracia. The ensemble cast further features Parker Davis Gray as Regulus, Hayden Daviau as Leni, William Ofoegbu as Iks, and Daniel Van Thomas as Eldas. Rounding out the talent are Izzi Raine as Young Alec, Lily Gast as Misha, Ryan Seale as Dragon, Drew Kocour as Demon, and Robin Clayton as Girl.

English Dub Production Staff

Guiding these performances is dub director Caitlin Glass, with Samantha Herek producing, Audrey Drake Rigg adapting the script, Rickey Watkins managing the mixing, and Jeremy Woods serving as the audio engineer.

Original Japanese Production

Behind the original Japanese production, visionary director Ken Takahashi helmed the project at Studio Gekkō, with Masamune Hirata assisting. The intricate series scripts were crafted by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, celebrated for his work on Flower and Asura and Dropkick on My Devil!. Character designs, brought to life by Yōko Satō, who also served as chief animation director, were further refined by sub-character designer and co-chief animation director Nobuhide Hayashi. The enchanting soundtrack, composed by Diosta Inc. and High Speed Boy Inc., beautifully underscores the unfolding drama.

Story Overview

The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest tells the compelling story of a court magician who, despite being unjustly cast aside by his crown prince, embarks on a determined quest to reclaim his strength and prominence. This anime masterfully blends thrilling magical adventure elements with profound character development, promising a rich and engaging experience for enthusiasts of fantasy and adventure genres.

The arrival of the English dub is a significant step, enhancing the series' accessibility and cementing its growing international appeal, ensuring this magical journey reaches an even wider global audience.