The Japanese web novel series, The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, is being adapted into an anime. Learn all about it, including the release date, here.
The story originated in 2018 on the user-generated website Shōsetsuka ni Narō as a web novel series created by Honobonoru500. A year later, it was adapted into a light novel series, followed by a manga adaptation in 2020. This has built a dedicated fanbase eagerly anticipating an anime adaptation for years.
Over the past year, fans of the manga have been given sneak peeks of information. Now, ahead of its Japanese premiere, the official release date, cast list, theme song, and even a trailer have been revealed. Let's delve into everything you need to know about this star-studded fantasy series.
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash release date
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash anime will premiere on January 12, 2024.
2024 is shaping up to be the year of isekai, with yet another series debuting in January.
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash plot
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is set to debut in Japan on January 12, airing on the Tokyo MX and BS Asahi channels, followed by its premiere in the United States on January 13 via ABC TV.
Described by Seven Seas Entertainment as a heartwarming fantasy tale, the story follows a young girl named Ivy as she journeys through a world where people are ranked by stars. Despite having the zero-star "tamer" skill, Ivy finds hope and friendship when she befriends Sora, a frail slime, and together they overcome the challenges of bigotry and abandonment.
Who’s in the cast?
Similar to the star-studded storyline, the anime also boasts a talented crew, featuring singer and voice actress Aina Suzuki and Mutsumi Tamura. In addition to lending her voice to the main character, Suzuki will also sing the opening theme song, "Hate no Nai Tabi," while Tamura will perform the ending theme song.
The cast list is as follows:
Ivy voiced by Aina Suzuki
Sora voiced by Mutsumi Tamura
Ciel voiced by Anna Mugiho
Ruba voiced by Fumi Hirano
Oguto voiced by Kenta Miyake
Verivera voiced by Kohsuke Toriumi
Seizerk voiced by Masaki Terasoma
Latroa voiced by Taku Yashiro
Borolda voiced by Tomokazu Sugita
Rickbert voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto
Mira voiced by Marina Inoue
Tort will be voiced by Shun’ichi Toki. Studio Massket, known for Hell’s Paradise and Blue Lock, has appointed Dragon Ball Z‘s Shigeyasu Yamauchi and Naruto Shippuden‘s Naoki Horiuchi as directors. The script will be written by Katsuhiko Takayama and the music will be composed by Reign of the Seven Spellblades’ Kujira Yumemi.
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash trailer
The official trailer for the series was released on November 23, showcasing Ivy's harrowing demise in the real world and her resurrection in a vibrant, fantasy realm. With its portrayal of fantastical beings, lively hues, and an uplifting plot, this new anime is a must-see for fans of series such as The Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. As you anticipate its debut in January 2024, why not explore our other anime coverage in the meantime?
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation of The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash. The heartwarming isekai series has captured my heart with its determined protagonist, Ivy, who embarks on a quest to clean up the world. The story's themes of friendship, overcoming bigotry, and finding hope in the face of abandonment deeply resonate with me.
The release of the official trailer on November 23rd has only heightened my excitement. The trailer offers a glimpse into Ivy's harrowing demise in the real world and her subsequent resurrection in a vibrant fantasy realm. The animation is stunning, with lively hues and fantastical beings that bring the world of the series to life. The trailer also features the theme songs, which are both catchy and perfectly capture the tone of the story.