About “The Faraway Paladin” in a few words:

“The Faraway Paladin” is an anime series that encapsulates the epic tale of a young man named Will, who is raised by three undead beings in a desolate city. Trapped between life and death, Will sets out on a quest to discover the truth of his origins, navigating a world of magic, deities, and ancient prophecies. Along the way, he encounters friends and foes alike, each shaping his destiny in profound ways.

Meet the characters from The Faraway Paladin

Will

Oh man, Will is like the textbook earnest hero but with this adorable dorky side that sneaks out when he gets excited about books or sword practice. He’s the kid who was raised in a graveyard (yes, really) and grew up with a fierce, almost stubborn sense of right and wrong — but also tons of questions, like a philosopher who still trips on his own boots sometimes. He learns everything with this hungry, almost naive curiosity, then surprises you with fierce conviction when it matters; also he hoards tiny useless trinkets for reasons he can’t quite explain. Seriously, he’s brave and a little awkward and somehow impossibly pure, though don’t let that fool you — he can be cold and pragmatic when the situation demands it (which is weirdly satisfying).

Blood

Blood is the gruff skeletal warrior who could crush you with one look but secretly leaves little care notes? I am not kidding — he’s all blunt lessons, steel and scars, and this total mentor energy that’s like a storm: harsh, direct, impossible not to respect. He teaches swordcraft with terrifying efficiency and has this low, dry humor that sneaks up on you; also rumors (maybe true, maybe not) about him carving tiny wooden animals between training sessions. He’s stoic but the kind of stoic that protects people more by nagging them into being competent than by cuddles, which, okay, is oddly endearing.

Mary

Mary is this hauntingly gentle mother-figure — equal parts witch, nurse, and terrifyingly composed corpse-lady — and yes, she’s wrapped in bandages and somehow bakes better than most villagers? She’s wise to the point of old-soul clichés but also has these tiny domestic quirks (obsessive about clothes, oddly particular about soup) that make her feel real and not just mystical. She teaches ritual, healing, and etiquette with a soft but iron steadiness, and will stare you down with hollow eyes until you do the right thing — which is effective, not gonna lie. Also sometimes she’s tender and a bit flustered around beauty and poetry, which throws you off but in the best way.

Gus

Gus is the eccentric, squishy-hearted sage-y friend who seems like a kid and a cranky old man at the same time — chatty, fidgety, full of odd little inventions and sweeter-than-expected advice. He’s the one messing with spells and herbs and little gadgets, humming to himself and collecting weird stones or animal figurines, and he’ll lecture you on manners while secretly bribing you with snacks. Extremely loyal, emotionally loud (in a subtle, small-gesture way), and prone to sudden panic fits that are immediately followed by heroic determination — like a cloud of nerves that turns into a spear. Honestly he’s the lovable wildcard: a bit gross sometimes, very brave, and somehow always the glue when things fall apart.