"Scum of the Brave" is a new anime series based on the Japanese light novel series written by Rocket Shokai and illustrated by Yuya Kusaka, which was serialized on Kadokawa's Kakuyomu platform. A manga adaptation with artwork by Nakashima723 is published in Japan by Leed Publishing in their Comic Border manga magazine.
Shinji Ushiro ("DON'T TOY WITH ME", "MISS NAGATORO 2nd Attack") directs at studio OLM, with series composition by Yoichi Kato ("Duel Masters" franchise), character designs by Rika Murakami ("Zoids Wild") and music by Kenichiro Suehiro ("Fire Force").
The opening theme song is "Gun Powder" performed by Tooboe, and the ending theme is "Mental Rental" performed by Mulasaki Ima. The voice cast includes Ryōta Suzuki, Akari Kitō, Momo Harumi, Yumiri Hanamori, Hinata Tadokoro, Daisuke Hirakawa and Yasuhiro Takato.
"Scum of the Brave" has premiered on January 10, 2026 and streams on Crunchyroll.
Find out more about the anime series after the jump.