THE WORLD'S STRONGEST REARGUARD Anime Series Trailers, Clips, Images and Posters

The Worlds Strongest Rearguard Anime Series Trailers Clips Images Posters

"The World's Strongest Rearguard" is a new anime series based on the light novel series written by Toowa and illustrated by Huuka Kazabana. Fujimi Shobo publishes the original light novels in Japan under their Kadokawa Books imprint, with 9 volumes released to date. A manga adaptation illustrated by Rikizo began serialization on Kadokawa Corporation's ComicWalker service in March 2018

The anime is directed by Yuji Yanase at animation studio MAHO FILM, with series composition by Deko Akao, primary character designs by Eriko Yanagimoto and music by Hinako Tsubakiyama and Fuwari.

Redhair Rosy performs the opening theme "license", while Inner Journey performs the ending theme song "Owaranai Yoru no Mamorigata" ("The Way to Protect the Endless Night"). The voice cast includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Aoi Koga, Sakura Nakamura, Yui Ishikawa, Saori Hayami, Kaede Hondo, Kanon Takao and Yuka Aisaka.

"The World's Strongest Rearguard" premiered on July 5, 2026 and streams on Crunchyroll.

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"After a fatal accident, overworked office worker Arihito Atobe is reborn in the Labyrinth Country as a Seeker with the rare Rearguard class-an all-purpose support role that excels in attack, defense, and healing. Joined by a fierce demi-human mercenary and his former boss, Arihito dives into deadly dungeons and rises through the ranks. The adventure of the strongest support class begins!"