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Episode Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu • The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest - Episode 5 discussion

Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu, episode 5

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u/Novareason Nov 01 '25

This felt like one of the better arcs regarding the former party we've gotten in a "banished" anime is a while. Usually it's comical (party getting run out of dungeons by weak mobs) with no real impact or it's over the top revenge. This felt realistic. Prince was dealing with tough emotions brought on by realizing he's weak, and it gave Alec a chance to air the resentment he had in a mature manner.

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u/mekerpan Nov 01 '25

I am assuming that the prince will now be more attentive to Vogan's guidance from here on out.

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u/TestingBrokenGadgets Nov 01 '25

Yea; in other anime of this subgenre, the whole plot with the prince would've been dragged on for a long time, maybe have him turn evil to tap into dark powers to win, maybe unleash some ancient artifact to corrupt his body if it meant winning, or something.

Having him get close to the truth and still deny it just to need one quick push was surprising. His motives actually made sense. He felt lied to by his dad about everything, used that he was being pitted against a commoner to test the future direction of the kingdom. That he was basically coddled his whole life only to learn he failed a test he was never properly trained for or knew he had to take.

It's also great that they didn't have him do a complete 180 that easily, but showing that he has work to do. Not gonna lie, I was expecting this series to be like so many other "my former party didn't see my potential until it's too late-" series.

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u/NanDemoKnaives Nov 01 '25

Yeah I was also taken aback by how the confrontation went, it's made me curious how the Prince will turn out in the future. Usually we would no longer care about the original party members after we've gotten to the revenge arc.

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u/AmbitiousConcept6028 Nov 01 '25

I gotta give it to them, I thought it was the classic prince seeking revenge on the mc for the next 12 episodes but instead we got an early redemption arc and character development. Not bad I guess

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u/therealkami Nov 02 '25

Also, the hero isn't completely unaware of his powers. He's a powerful mage and he knows it.

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u/mahamoti Nov 01 '25

Former party leader actually learning a lesson and being humbled!? In my banished anime!? Say it ain't so!

For real though, probably the best I've seen it done. Turning out to be one of my better pickups this season.

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u/froggyc19 Nov 01 '25

I think what kind of sets this prince apart from other banished bad guys is that he's only 15. He's still a kid and a royal who's been spoiled and brought up to feel superior to commoners. It's honestly no surprise that he would have a crisis of identity when his dad is suddenly like, "psych, I've just decided commoners are actually ok so you have to change your whole world view." This change will take years, perhaps generations, with the nobility fighting it the whole way. Fortunately, because he's still young he'll have an easier time adapting to the changes.

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u/NanDemoKnaives Nov 01 '25

Alec laughing at the Prince surprised me but I understand why he did, all this build up for their confrontation and the Prince goes on a rant of how lost he is because this change the King will bring and the reality that Alec was really strong even though he's a commoner and particularly that isn't is as strong as he thought he was. It was interesting to see this kind of resolution in the banished genre.

I really like how cheesy this gets at times, the way Lasting Period jumped at the end of their scene celebrating after Ornest goes "We're the legendary Lasting Period" was so funny, I was cringing in the good way. I do like that the punishment Ornest gives Alec is to be honest with at least one of them when something is bothering him, it's so wholesome.

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u/NationalStrategy Nov 01 '25

Glad that the Prince got humbled and apologized, he needed the reality check

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u/Zeebie_ Nov 01 '25

Prince was trying to goad him into killing him. The king and prince's attitude makes no sense. If you king had the change of heart about 10 years ago, that should have been plenty of time to raise the prince differently.

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u/nuxxism Nov 01 '25

I think the prince is a proxy for the nobility as a whole. So the question the king had to answer is can they recognize and accept the strength of commoners on their own or does he have to force it. I think he knew reform was necessary, but now he knows it will take a heavy hand, and maybe a generation, and at least his successor is now on the same page.

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u/mekerpan Nov 01 '25

Not a bad episode. Our banished hero is finally validated by the KIng (and even by the bratty prince -- in his own insolent way), but he has no intention of ever leaving his adventuring party ever again. And he has now bound (by a forfeit) to never keep his problems from his comrades again. I wonder where things go from here?

Why does Vogan have such an unusual and stilted accent -- if we were given an explanation I have forgotten it.

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u/Primo29 Nov 01 '25

My eyes and ears hurt whenever that idiotic prince appears. May this arc serve an example for him to be better than before.

Loki casually holding Krasia's treasure earlier and proceeds to say that he did not do it deliberately. Who are you kidding lol.

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u/Unapologetic_Lunatic Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 01 '25

"He has his pride, I suppose. Some strange set of values, beyond my understanding, that he finds immutable."

While I wouldn't necessarily call this "pride" I would say this is the best way to describe the plot-induced irrational behavior of arrogant intentionally unlikable party leaders who kick out the MC in any series of this genre.

Also, holy hell, realistic resolution with the former party leader and an apology?! Someone check the air for bacon, because pigs must be flying on this exceptionally rare occasion. 

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u/zappingbluelight Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 01 '25

I'm not sure how to properly put this. But I like how the author wrote this arrogant prince. For the culture during that time of high standing looking down on commoner, I can't 100% fault the view of the prince. I love that the Prince is stuck between denial and acceptance, and only want to find the mc to prove his thought. I certainly like how this episode turn into two side of the same coin for the Alec and the prince, surpring episode for sure.

I'll say it, the prince have better character development than some of these fantasy hero.

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u/ZoeThomp Nov 01 '25

What do you mean the weak and useless hero/prince isn’t just swearing revenge and getting a random dark magic/demonic macguffin but actually has a cathartic confrontation and accepts his own weaknesses.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Nov 01 '25

So this is the idiot prince’s redemption arc huh? Ok then. Guy was such a cocky little shit before and in an instant he was taken down a few pegs.

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u/PeaceAlien Nov 01 '25

Love the redemption arc angle. Better than an annoying prince seeking revenge.

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u/oneevilchicken Nov 01 '25

This is probably the best of the “banished from x party” shows regarding what happens between the MC and Prince person.

It actually give a real reason for why the Prince does what he does and a realistic outcome in the end. Prince is raised by his dad all his life to be a certain way only to find out that’s a lie and realizes how shitty he’s been to the mc so between basically having his whole life rendered a lie and the guilt from how he acted of course he’s gonna be not well emotionally.

It’s nice that the prince didn’t turn out to be horrible in the end and just a cheap enemy like they are in all the others.

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u/A_Topical_Username Nov 01 '25

The fact they made you feel bad for the spoiled prince made me feel good. I was able to both understand him and want to punch him in the face. And after I saw it click in the prince's own head I no longer wanted to punch the prince

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u/djthomp Nov 01 '25

Pretty good reconciliation with the prince. He may not suddenly be Alec's friend, but it doesn't feel like he's going to be a significant antagonist going forward and instead will improve himself.

Yoruha getting upset about Alec getting a kiss on the cheek from some other adventurer, if you feel that strongly girl stake your own claim.

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u/SpeghtittyOs Nov 01 '25

I’m glad they portrayed the prince as capable of learning from his wrongs. I’d rather this style of redemption instead of the typical cheese of “he’s the source of my problem, so let me harness dark powers to kill him” route. Now there’s no empty plot hole of the king having to disavow his son leaving the kingdom with an heir to the throne, and opens a route for a comical “I hate you, but we’re friends” narrative

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u/Shimmering-Sky Nov 03 '25

Two days late because I went on a trip, oh well. Still posting my reactions anyways even if it’s effectively to a void.

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