The Faraway Paladin
The Faraway Paladin gives its opening season to a human boy raised by undead guardians in an abandoned city, which makes its fantasy feel unusually personal from the start. Crunchyroll carries the complete 2021 TV season. Its 12 episodes favor steady character development and questions about belief before the adventure reaches beyond the boy's isolated home. Action matters, but the more distinctive pleasure comes from watching his education shape the choices he makes once the wider world calls. This is a good fit for viewers who enjoy sincere fantasy, a thoughtful pace, and a hero guided by compassion. Children's Playground Entertainment produced the adaptation from light novel source material. The season finishes its opening arc and sets up the continuing journey without making these episodes feel like an extended prologue.
About
A human child grows up in the ruins of a dead city under the care of undead guardians. They give him a home and prepare him for a life none of them can share, teaching him how to survive while passing on their convictions. As he grows older, the mystery surrounding his family and his own place in the world becomes harder to set aside. Choosing the path of a paladin means leaving the only home he remembers. The Faraway Paladin follows that transition with patience, keeping the bond between child and guardians at the center while its mystery opens into a broader fantasy adventure.
Information
- Japanese
- 最果てのパラディン
- Premiered
- October 9, 2021
- Episodes
- 12
- Duration
- 24 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Children's Playground Entertainment
- Source
- Light Novel
- Themes
- drama, japanese production, fantasy, speculative fiction, comedy, based on a light novel
Seasons & Watch Order
Start with The Faraway Paladin and complete all 12 episodes before moving to the sequel. This season establishes the hero's upbringing and the beliefs that guide his later travels.
- Saihate no Paladin: Tetsusabi no Yama no Ou(2023)sequel
FAQ
Crunchyroll is the listed legal streaming service for The Faraway Paladin. Begin with the 2021 season before moving on to its sequel.
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