Shin no Nakama janai to Yuusha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni shimashita

Shin no Nakama janai to Yuusha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni shimashita, often referred to as Banished from the Hero's Party, began as a web novel serialized by Zappon on the user-generated site Shōsetsuka ni Narō starting in 2017. Its success in the web novel community led to its acquisition by Kadokawa Shoten, which began publishing the work as a light novel series featuring illustrations by Yasumo. The narrative explores the premise of a former adventurer choosing to leave behind the pressures of a high-stakes destiny to manage an apothecary in a remote town, reflecting the growing popularity of the iyashikei or healing fantasy subgenre in contemporary Japanese light literature.

The series is noted for its character-driven approach, contrasting the high-fantasy expectations of the RPG-inspired setting with the mundane, domestic pursuits of its protagonist, Red. Yasumo's clean, soft character designs helped establish the lighthearted, low-stress aesthetic that defines the series, which was later adapted into both a manga series and an anime. The work resonated with readers seeking a reprieve from more aggressive conflict-heavy tropes, earning praise for its gentle pacing and focus on personal relationships rather than epic conquest.