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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 2021 – January 3, 2022
- Season
- Fall 2021
- Source
- Light novel
- Director
- Yuu Nobuta
- Original creator
- Kanata Yanagino
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada, Keigo Hoashi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons91%Coming of Age91%Religion90%Mythology88%Adoption86%Magic84%Gods84%Afterlife83%Isekai78%Swordplay71%
TVFINISHED2021 FALL6.8 / 10 AniList score
The Faraway Paladin
最果てのパラディン• Saihate no Paladin
Synopsis
In the ruined city of the dead far from human civilization lives a single human child named Will. He is raised by three undead: Blood the heroic skeleton warrior, Mary the ladylike mummy priestess, and Gus the crotchety ghost wizard. The three of them teach the boy what they know and pour their love into him. One day, the boy begins to wonder, "Who am I?" Will uncovers the mysteries of the undead hidden in this faraway land. He learns of the love and mercy of good gods, as well as the paranoia and madness of evil gods. And once he learns it all, the boy embarks on the path to becoming a Paladin. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch The Faraway Paladin?
The Faraway Paladin has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 35% of 36,735 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #90 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #50 most popular anime of 2021, and #20 highest-rated anime of Fall 2021 on AniList.
Of the 84K AniList users who started it, 9.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 62.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially demons, coming of age, religion, mythology.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kanata Yanagino
- Director
- Yuu Nobuta
- Series composition
- Tatsuya Takahashi
- Character design
- Kouji Haneda
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
- Music
- Keigo Hoashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Faraway Paladin is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains (2023)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“The Sacred Torch” · eps 1-4, 6-11
Endings (2)
- ED1“Shirushibi” · eps 2-11
- ED2“Saihate no Bukonshi” · eps 12
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The Faraway Paladin FAQ
How many episodes does The Faraway Paladin have?
The Faraway Paladin has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Faraway Paladin?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Faraway Paladin finished?
Yes. The Faraway Paladin has finished airing — the final episode aired January 3, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of The Faraway Paladin?
Yes — the story continues in The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains (2023).
Where do I start The Faraway Paladin?
Start here: The Faraway Paladin is the first entry, followed by The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains.
Is The Faraway Paladin based on a light novel?
Yes. The Faraway Paladin adapts the light novel by Kanata Yanagino.
Who animated The Faraway Paladin?
The Faraway Paladin was animated by Children's Playground Entertainment and directed by Yuu Nobuta.
Who sings the opening of The Faraway Paladin?
The opening, "The Sacred Torch", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch The Faraway Paladin?
The Faraway Paladin is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.