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I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job

勇者になれなかった俺はしぶしぶ就職を決意しました。

AnimationAction & AdventureComedy
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2013
1 Season
12 Episodes
JA
Ended
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The story revolves around Raul, a boy who did not become a Hero, since the demon lord was already defeated just before his Hero exams. His dreams dashed, Raul spends his days working at a magic shop in the capital. One day, a part-time job seeker appears at the shop with an amazing résumé: Name: Fino Previous Occupation: Demon Lord Heir Motive: Because my father was defeated The work comedy revolves around this former Hero-in-training and the daughter of the demon lord.

#magic#work#romance#demon#job hunting#ecchi#anime#based on light novel

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Season 1

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I Couldn't Be a Hero, so I'm Working the Register
E1

I Couldn't Be a Hero, so I'm Working the Register

Oct 5, 201324m3.7

Raul Chaser, the main character, is shown training to be a hero alongside Airi "All A", among others. At the end of the session they find out that another hero has defeated the Demon Lord and there is no longer any need for them to train.

The Demon Lord's Daughter Is Going To Learn How To Speak to Customers
E2

The Demon Lord's Daughter Is Going To Learn How To Speak to Customers

Oct 12, 201324m3.7

Raul tries to teach Fino how to greet customers properly, only for her to misspeak and end up scaring customers away, frustrating both of them. He later has a brief encounter with Airi who becomes angry at him for forsaking his dream to become a hero.

We Should Be Careful When Handling Weird Products Sent to Us by Corporate
E3

We Should Be Careful When Handling Weird Products Sent to Us by Corporate

Oct 19, 201324m3.7

The workers at Leon receive a strange product, and everyone tries to figure out how to work it. When Fino attempts to help, her body releases too much magic, causing the product to go out of control and a number of appendages extend from the product ensnaring Airi, Fino and Nova.

The Daughter of the Demon Lord Will Be Working at the Convenience Store
E4

The Daughter of the Demon Lord Will Be Working at the Convenience Store

Oct 26, 201324m9.0

Lawson, the convenience store next door to Leon, needs an extra worker for a day, so Elsa, the manager, comes over and asks to borrow one of the Leon staff. Seara, the manager, volunteers to go but is prevented by the assistant manager.

I Couldn't Be a Hero, so I Snuck Into a Rival Store With the Daughter of the Demon King
E5

I Couldn't Be a Hero, so I Snuck Into a Rival Store With the Daughter of the Demon King

Nov 2, 201324m9.0

Leon experiences a downturn in sales due to the big new magic store, Amada, opening in town. Since they are having a slow day, Raul and Fino go undercover on the manager's orders to see what all the fuss is about.

She Couldn't Become a Hero, so She Reluctantly Decided To Get a Job, Too
E6

She Couldn't Become a Hero, so She Reluctantly Decided To Get a Job, Too

Nov 9, 201324m9.0

Airi was a straight A student in hero school and is embarrassed to have to admit that she is working as a bunny-girl at the rival magic store. She gives them a tour of the store and is relieved to learn that Fino is only pretending to be Raul's girlfriend.

The Demon Lord's Daughter Visits a House
E7

The Demon Lord's Daughter Visits a House

Nov 16, 201324m3.7

Fino and Raul arrive to find that the old woman's son went to Amada and bought a unit too. Because the Leon unit is more expensive, the son wants to install the unit he bought and they are about to leave but stop when the son flags them down.

The Demon Lord's Daughter Is Tending to Customers in a Swimsuit
E8

The Demon Lord's Daughter Is Tending to Customers in a Swimsuit

Nov 23, 201324m9.0

Nova has collapsed due to heat exhaustion since the store's A/C has broken down. The Leon head office has sent a shipment of summer goods, but, due to the heat wave, customers are staying home. Fino, leaking magic because of the heat, sets off a box of fireworks and scorches her clothes.

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About I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job

The story revolves around Raul, a boy who did not become a Hero, since the demon lord was already defeated just before his Hero exams. His dreams dashed, Raul spends his days working at a magic shop in the capital. One day, a part-time job seeker appears at the shop with an amazing résumé: Name: Fino Previous Occupation: Demon Lord Heir Motive: Because my father was defeated The work comedy revolves around this former Hero-in-training and the daughter of the demon lord. Across 1 season and 12 episodes, originally airing on TV Tokyo.

I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job Cast and Characters

The cast features Azusa Tadokoro (as Phino Bloodstone), Keisuke Komoto (as Raul Chaser), Kanae Iwasaki (as Airi Ortinet), Maina Shimagata (as Seara August), and Yoshihisa Kawahara (as Visor Crossroads). Their performances are a major reason I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job has built such a passionate audience.

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I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Who is in the cast of I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job?

The main cast includes Azusa Tadokoro, Keisuke Komoto, Kanae Iwasaki, and Maina Shimagata, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job first aired in 2013.

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I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job currently has 1 season and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job about?

The story revolves around Raul, a boy who did not become a Hero, since the demon lord was already defeated just before his Hero exams. His dreams dashed, Raul spends his days working at a magic shop in the capital. One day, a part-time job seeker appears at the shop with an amazing résumé: Name: Fino Previous Occupa… It belongs to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy genres.

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When was I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job first released?

I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job first premiered on October 5, 2013 (2013). The series has since concluded its run.

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