Dennis
main character
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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
- July 4, 2025 – September 19, 2025
- Season
- Summer 2025
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- OLM
- Director
- Jouji Shimura
- Original creator
- Yuuki Kimikawa
- Music
- Masato Kouda
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Restaurant96%Male Protagonist88%Female Protagonist79%Food78%Rural70%Magic66%Dungeon60%Medieval60%Slapstick50%Iyashikei50%
TVFINISHED2025 SUMMER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!
追放者食堂へようこそ！• Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!
Synopsis
When superstar adventurer Dennis gets booted from the world’s strongest party, he teams up with runaway Atelier to serve up his true passion—delicious cuisine. But this not-so-average eatery has not-so-average patrons. Dennis will battle his quirky customers’ troubles with his trusty butcher knife and wok. Visit Adventurer’s Restaurant and fill up your heart and stomach! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!?
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 36% of 7,782 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #93 highest-rated anime of 2025, and #90 most popular anime of 2025, and #26 most popular anime of Summer 2025 on AniList.
Of the 22K AniList users who started it, 6.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 14.9K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially restaurant, male protagonist, female protagonist, food.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuuki Kimikawa
- Director
- Jouji Shimura
- Series composition
- Hitomi Mieno
- Character design
- Aoi Yamato
- Music
- Masato Kouda
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Unique” by Dannie May · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Magokoro My Heart” by Cho Tokimeki ♡ Sendenbu · eps 1-
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! FAQ
How many episodes does Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! have?
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!?
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 Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! finished?
Yes. Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!?
No sequel is listed for Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! based on a light novel?
Yes. Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! adapts the light novel by Yuuki Kimikawa.
Who animated Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!?
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! was animated by OLM and directed by Jouji Shimura.
Who sings the opening of Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!?
The opening, "Unique", is performed by Dannie May.
Where can I watch Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!?
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.