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“Expelled swordsman Est becomes strongest after exile, turning the tables on the party that abandoned him.”
Story of the Side to Expel
追放する側の物語 仲間を追放したらパーティーが弱体化したけど、世界一を目指します。
5.44
22,270 rank · 1,166 readers · 2 favorites
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Synopsis
Expelled swordsman Est becomes strongest after exile, turning the tables on the party that abandoned him.
Will exile truly weaken a person?! A do-over fantasy of a failed party! Stardust, an up-and-coming party, aims to reach even greater heights, so they expel Est, deeming him a burden. But as a result, the party is weakened and Est is awakened! In this turnaround situation, a swordsman with zero motivation and zero pride rises to the occasion! This is a story about the aftermath of the side that banished the strongest. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
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Derived from 4 sampled reviews
2.3
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
0%
recommend
Score distribution
median 1
mode 1
σ 2.17
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σ 2.17 · split reception
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 1.25
Running avg · May 2024 → Jan 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 1 “The premise is genuinely compelling, offering a unique twist on the classic "kicked from the party" trope that makes for an entertaining hate watch. However, the execution falls flat as the author...”
- 6 “This story offers a refreshing, grounded take on the "banished from the hero's party" trope, featuring human characters devoid of forced malice or power fantasy clichés. While it is a decent read,...”
- 1 “While the concept of telling the story from the perspective of the banisher is a unique and refreshing premise, the execution fails to deliver on its potential. The narrative is an infuriating...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Story of the Side to Expel begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 33 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 24m approx
- Published Oct 2022 – Jun 2023
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M71200 catalog