Isekai Fantasy Hits the Small Screen: "The World's Strongest Rearguard" Gets an Anime Adaptation!

09.09.2025 09:36 Uhr – 3 Minuten Lesezeit
Von Stefan Dreher

Get ready, because another light novel is soon to make its TV debut! Fans of the Isekai genre can rejoice, as Tōwa's popular series "The World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker" is being adapted into an anime series.

The official announcement came this week via a brand-new teaser website, which fittingly went live on Monday.

What to Expect: From Bureaucracy to a Fantasy World

For those unfamiliar with the story: The plot revolves around stressed "corporate slave" Arihito Atobe. After a tragic bus accident, he suddenly finds himself in a fantastic new world where he becomes a "Seeker" – a type of adventurer.

Arihito is classified into the unique and previously unknown "Rearguard" class. This role allows him to support his party (which, interestingly, consists solely of female members) with essential buffs for offense, defense, and healing.

The absolute highlight? His presence in the backline not only boosts his female companions' combat power but also their affection for him! A dream come true for anyone looking to escape the daily grind of office life.

From Web Novel to TV Hit?

Tōwa's story originally began in April 2017 on the popular Japanese website "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" (comparable to a platform for self-published web novels). Just a few months later, in November 2017, Kadokawa released the first volume as a light novel, illustrated by Huuka Kazabana. And the wave of success continues: the ninth volume is on the verge of release.

The manga adaptation, illustrated by Rikizo, is also incredibly popular and has been running on Kadokawa's "Comic Walker" since March 2018. Nine volumes of the manga are also already available.

To celebrate the anime announcement, both light novel illustrator Huuka Kazabana and manga artist Rikizo have drawn exclusive illustrations, which were shared on the anime's official X/Twitter page. A true treat for all fans!

A precise release date or further production details (such as studio, staff, or cast) have not yet been announced, but excitement is already building.

What do you think about this announcement? Is "The World's Strongest Rearguard" already on your watchlist?

This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical assistance and editorially reviewed before publication. View original article (German)