Summer's Hottest Action-Adventure Anime 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge' to Premiere on ABEMA Starting July 2, 2026

ABEMA, the 'new future television,' will begin the fastest web streaming of the new summer anime 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge' starting Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 24:56 JST weekly.

'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge' is a fantasy isekai series based on the light novel by Nekoko, originally published on 'Shōsetsuka ni Narō.' The story follows Elma, a young man born into the noble Edvan family—the lineage of Sword Saints—who is exiled after manifesting the so-called 'defective class' of <Heavy Knight> during the sacred <Ceremony of Blessing>. After regaining memories of his past life, he realizes this world is identical to the VR online game <Magic World> he once played. Knowing that the <Heavy Knight> is actually the strongest class, Elma embarks on an exhilarating battle adventure, using his game knowledge to conquer the world. The series gained immense popularity, topping the annual overall ranking on 'Shōsetsuka ni Narō' as of January 1, 2022. A manga adaptation is currently serialized in 'Young Magazine' (Kodansha), and the long-awaited TV anime adaptation will premiere in July 2026, drawing significant attention.

ABEMA has now confirmed the fastest web streaming of 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge.' Starting July 2, 2026, just after the terrestrial broadcast, new episodes will be available at 24:56 JST every Thursday on 'ABEMA Premium' and 'Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium' (※1). The latest episode will also be broadcast for free on the 'ABEMA Anime Channel' from 25:00 the same night. Additionally, viewers can enjoy the latest episode for free for one week starting every Sunday at 24:56 JST, three days after the initial broadcast.

Don’t miss the summer’s most anticipated action-adventure anime 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge,' available 'fastest' on ABEMA.

※1 By subscribing to 'ABEMA Premium' (¥1,180/month, tax included), users can access exclusive content and enjoy premium features such as 'catch-up playback' and 'download functionality.' 'Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium' (¥680/month, tax included) allows access to ABEMA Premium-exclusive content with advertisements.

Overview of 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge' Web Fastest Streaming

(C) Nekoko, Bukō Rui, Jai-an, Kodansha / 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge' Production Committee

<Broadcast Schedule & Program URL>

Broadcast Time: Starting July 2, 2026 (Thu) at 25:00 JST (weekly every Thursday thereafter)

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel

First Episode URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime/slots/8WpoGksQ1fRfDH

※ The latest episode will be available for free for one week starting every Sunday at 24:56 JST, three days after broadcast.

• With 'ABEMA Premium' or 'Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium' (※1), all episodes are available anytime, unlimited!

Streaming Start Time: Starting July 2, 2026 (Thu) at 24:56 JST (weekly every Thursday thereafter)

[Work Overview]

<INTRODUCTION>

<Heavy Knight> — a class specialized in defense, drawing enemy attacks to protect allies. However, compared to other defensive classes, it lacks versatility, and its attack capabilities are so low that leveling up becomes nearly impossible. Thus, it was considered not just 'unfortunate' but a 'defective' class.

Elma, born into the noble Edvan family, a lineage of Sword Saints, manifests the so-called 'defective' <Heavy Knight> class during the <Ceremony of Blessing>, a crucial rite of succession. As a result, he is stripped of his heir status and unjustly exiled.

However, during this event, he regains memories of his past life and realizes that this world is identical to the VR online game <Magic World> he once played.

And Elma knows the truth: the <Heavy Knight> is actually the strongest class!

Now exiled and becoming a lone adventurer, Elma uses his past-life knowledge to efficiently conquer this world.

<CAST>

Elma Edvan: Taishi Murakami

Luca Rubis: Shion Wakayama

Maris Edvan: Natsuko Abe

<STAFF>

Original Work: Nekoko, Bukō Rui, Jai-an 'Banished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Conquers with Game Knowledge' (Serialized in Kodansha's 'Young Magazine')

Chief Director: Shingo Suzuki

Director: Katsumasa Yokimine

Character Design: Keiji Tani, Takayuki Uchida

Chief Animation Director: Keiji Tani, Makoto Furuta

Chief Director: Teiichi Yamagishi

Main Animator: Hiroshi Okubo

Sound Production: Globvision

Sound Director: Enji Nakajima, Tetsuya Gōnji

Music: Ludvig Forssell

Animation Production: GoHands

Opening Theme Song: SPYAIR 'Awake'

Ending Theme Song: ReoNa 'Lv.1 Occupation: Human'

Official Website: https://sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp/jukishi-anime/

About ABEMA

ABEMA, aiming to innovate television as the 'new future television,' celebrates its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since launch, it has operated as an internet TV service offering over 25 channels 24/7, free to watch with no registration required. It broadcasts a wide range of genres, including 24-hour news, original dramas, romance reality shows, variety programs, anime, and sports, all pursuing 'highest quality or one-of-a-kind' content.

In addition to boasting the largest number of original episodes among domestic video services (※), ABEMA offers a rich lineup of new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, live sports broadcasts, and online concerts. Viewers can enjoy content anytime via TV, on-demand, or across devices such as smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, providing flexible viewing experiences that fit diverse lifestyles.

'ABEMA Premium' (¥1,180/month, tax included) offers exclusive content and features, while 'Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium' (¥680/month, tax included) allows access to premium content with advertisements.

(※) As of March 2026, based on internal research

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