Summary
- A new promo video revealed that ‘The Weakest Tamer’ anime will premiere on January 12, 2024.
- Aina Suzuki, the lead voice actress, performs the opening theme song titled “An Endless Journey.”
- The trailer showcases Ivy’s resilient bond with a slime as they survive in the wilderness.
‘The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash’ generated a lot of buzz among anime fans worldwide due to its intriguing plot. Our protagonist lacks powerful abilities and must survive at all costs.
We found out in May 2023 that an anime adaptation of the series was announced. Details were scarce then, but now more information has been revealed.
The official website of ‘The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash’ recently streamed its second promotional video. The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 12, 2024, and Crunchyroll will simulstream it.
Lead voice actress Aina Zuzuki is performing the opening theme song ‘An Endless Journey” (Hate no Tai Tabi).
The trailer previews the story’s premise, with the protagonist, Ivy, being born incredibly weak and ostracized. She was chased out of her hometown because of her weakness. When she narrowly escapes death, she manages to tame a slime she befriends and goes on an adventure together with her to survive off the land.
[Breaking News] The key visual and broadcast information for the new program “#Weakest Tamer has started a journey to pick up trash.” have been released!
・TOKYO MX 1/12 (Fri) 23:00
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・BS Asahi 1/12 (Friday) 23:00
・ABC TV 1/13 (Sat) 26:30
We will announce detailed information in the future, so please follow this account and wait.
The key visual showcases the latest additions to the primary voice cast.
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Ciel | Anna Mugiho | Monkichi (Batman Ninja) |
| Ruba | Fumi Hirano | Muni (Platinum End) |
| Oguto | Kenta Miyake | Zodd (Berserk) |
| Verivera | Kousuke Toriumi | Kiyoomi Sakusa (Haikyu!! To The Top) |
| Seizerk | Masaki Terasoma | (Roderick) Log Horizon |
| Latroa | Taku Yashiro | Kōichi Shindō (Horimiya) |
| Borolda | Tomokazu Sugita | Kensei (Bleach) |
| Rickbert | Hiroki Yasumoto | Azan (Berserk) |
| Mira | Marina Inoue | Armin (Attack on Titan) |
| Tort/Marma | Shunichi Toki | Asaemon (Hell’s Paradise) |
Studio Massket will be adapting the anime with the following staff:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Naoki Horiuchi | Naruto Shippūden |
| Supervising Director | Shigeyasu Yamauchi | Boys Over Flowers |
| Series Composition | Katsuhiko Takayama | Ga-Rei: Zero |
| Character Design | Feng Cheng Hu | Fairy Tail |
| Character Design | Yuki Ikeda | Attack on Titan: The Final Season |
| Music Composer | Kujira Yumemi | In the Land of Leadale |
| Music Production | Lantis | Another |
Ivy, the tamer, is all set to embark on an adventure with her new buddies, and we can’t wait to see how she navigates through unfamiliar territories and faces unexpected challenges.
‘The Weakest Tamer’ anime is set to be a hit with a talented team of industry veterans and newcomers. Fans eagerly anticipate its release in 2024 and are excited to witness this thrilling new addition to the anime world.
About The Weakest Tamer Began A Journey To Pick Up Trash
‘The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash’ is a Japanese light novel series written by Honobonoru500 and illustrated by Nama.
The serialization of the web novel began in August 2018 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Tou Fukino illustrated the manga in February 2020. A television anime series produced by Studio Massket will air in January 2024.
Ivy’s life comes crashing down when she is declared “starless” because, without stars, she can’t use her Tamer skill to control even the smallest creatures. She decides to flee into the forest, where she meets Sora, a slime she can tame. Together, they start scavenging through other people’s trash to improve their lives.
Source: Official Website
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