Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! Premieres in January 2027, Teaser PV Released

Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! has narrowed its TV anime premiere window to January 2027. Alongside the October 3, 2026 announcement, the first teaser PV was released, finally showing Eliane in motion while recounting the beginning of her story.

The video uses Eliane's narration alongside a newly revealed score by Kanako Hara, who has now officially joined the production as composer. It also introduces Nigel, the neighboring kingdom's prince who becomes an important part of Eliane's new life after her banishment.

Quick Summary

• Global title: Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For!
• Japanese title: 真の聖女である私は追放されました。だからこの国はもう終わりです
• Romanization: Shin no Seijo de Aru Watashi wa Tsuiho Saremashita. Dakara Kono Kuni wa Mou Owari desu
• Japanese abbreviation: 真の聖女
• Format: TV anime
• Status: in production
• Broadcast window: January 2027
• Exact premiere date: unannounced
• Broadcast network: unannounced
• Streaming platform: unannounced
• Episode count: unannounced
• First teaser PV: released October 3, 2026
• YouTube ID: AgwEj6-rVdw
• Teaser narrator: Eliane
• Eliane voice actor: Masumi Tazawa
• Teaser content: recap of the story's opening
• Teaser content: multiple expressions from Eliane
• Teaser content: Eliane's meeting with Nigel
• Teaser music: newly revealed score by Kanako Hara
• Music: Kanako Hara
• Music staff announcement: October 3, 2026
• Original work: light novel
• Author: Shikiso Utsuzawa
• Original character illustration: Pukyunousuke
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Novel imprint: K Light Novel Books
• Manga adaptation: Mokuba Matsu
• Manga serialization: ARTEMIS by sirius
• Web novel origin: Shosetsuka ni Naro
• Series circulation: over 1.5 million copies
• Director: Tsukasa Sakurai
• Series composition: Naoki Tozuka
• Character design: Naru Nishikori
• Animation production: Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab
• Eliane: Masumi Tazawa
• Nigel: Taku Yashiro
• Eliane: a true saint blessed by the Goddess
• Eliane's original kingdom: Belkaim Kingdom
• Former fiancé: Claude
• Story trigger: engagement cancellation and banishment
• Next step: Eliane begins a new life
• Nigel: first prince of Lynchgiham
• Eliane and Nigel: meet during Eliane's journey
• Nigel: had been injured fighting monsters
• Eliane: helps Nigel using her power
• Core premise: a restart fantasy following a banished saint
• First teaser visual: released July 23, 2026
• Teaser visual tagline: “追放されたら、幸せになりました！”
• Opening theme: unannounced
• Ending theme: unannounced

Teaser PV and Anime Visual

Eliane Narrates Her Own Story in the First Teaser

Rather than opening with a major battle, the first PV lets Eliane summarize how Claude called her a false saint, ended their engagement, and banished her from Belkaim.

The format also gives the teaser room to highlight Eliane's comedic expressions before moving toward her new life and first meeting with Nigel.

January 2027 Narrows the Broadcast Window

When the anime was first announced in July, only 2027 had been confirmed. The October update now places the series in January 2027, making it part of the Winter 2027 anime season.

A specific premiere date, broadcaster, and international streaming plan remain unannounced.

Kanako Hara Joins as Composer

Kanako Hara has also officially joined the production as music composer. Her work can already be heard in the teaser, combining lighter comedic beats with the broader fantasy atmosphere.

Hara says she aimed to preserve the story's grand and traditional fantasy world while giving its recurring melodies a distinct identity.

From Banishment to a New Beginning

Eliane had quietly supported Belkaim through her powers as its true saint, only for Claude to end their engagement and exile her.

Her departure leads to Nigel of Lynchgiham. Their meeting becomes the starting point for Eliane's happier restart and a sharp contrast with the life she left behind.

Why This Matters

1) The first teaser establishes the anime's tone

It presents not only the fantasy world but also Eliane's humor and personality.

2) The premiere window is finally down to January 2027

Fans now have a much clearer release target than the original broad 2027 announcement.

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3) The soundtrack is already part of the teaser's identity

Kanako Hara's music is heard directly in the first footage rather than existing only as a staff announcement.

Anime and Original Series Information

For now, the additional important information currently known includes:

• the official Japanese title is 『真の聖女である私は追放されました。だからこの国はもう終わりです』
• the official website uses Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! as its global title
• this article uses Shin no Seijo de Aru Watashi wa Tsuiho Saremashita. Dakara Kono Kuni wa Mou Owari desu as the romanization
• the official anime account uses 真の聖女 as the abbreviation
• the TV anime begins airing in January 2027
• an exact premiere date has not been announced
• Japanese broadcast networks have not been announced
• streaming services have not been announced
• the episode count has not been announced
• global distribution details have not been announced
• the first teaser PV was released October 3, 2026
• the teaser PV uses YouTube ID AgwEj6-rVdw
• Eliane narrates the teaser
• Masumi Tazawa voices Eliane
• Taku Yashiro voices Nigel
• Kanako Hara composed the teaser's music
• Kanako Hara was announced as music staff on October 3
• Tsukasa Sakurai serves as director
• Naoki Tozuka handles series composition
• Naru Nishikori handles character design
• Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab handles animation production
• the original novel is written by Shikiso Utsuzawa
• Pukyunousuke provides the original character illustrations
• Kodansha publishes the light novel
• the novel is released under K Light Novel Books
• Mokuba Matsu draws the manga adaptation
• the manga is serialized through ARTEMIS by sirius
• the series originated on Shosetsuka ni Naro
• total series circulation has exceeded 1.5 million copies
• Light Novel Volume 1 was released in print on February 2, 2021
• the first novel contains 292 pages
• Light Novel Volume 7 was released in print on December 26, 2024
• Volume 7 contains 276 pages
• Manga Volume 1 was released October 29, 2021
• the first manga volume contains 192 pages
• Manga Volume 13 was released July 30, 2026
• Manga Volume 13 is priced at 792 yen including tax
• Eliane is the true saint blessed by the Goddess
• Eliane previously protected Belkaim Kingdom
• Claude is Belkaim's first prince and Eliane's former fiancé
• Claude ends the engagement and banishes Eliane
• Eliane leaves the kingdom and begins traveling
• Nigel is the first prince of Lynchgiham
• Nigel is described as courteous, calm, and trusted by his citizens
• Eliane helps Nigel after he is injured while fighting monsters
• the official teaser visual features Eliane and Nigel
• the teaser visual uses the tagline “追放されたら、幸せになりました！”
• the opening theme remains unannounced
• the ending theme remains unannounced
• additional cast was not announced in the October 3 update
• anime information is available through the Official Anime Website
• official updates are available through Official X
• the teaser is available through the Official Teaser PV
• original series information is available through the Kodansha Official Series Page

Closing

Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! now has a much more concrete schedule with a January 2027 premiere window and its first animated look at Eliane and Nigel.

Several major details remain open, including the exact premiere date, broadcaster, streaming platforms, additional cast, and opening and ending themes.