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"The World's Strongest Rearguard" Anime Adaptation Announced, Celebratory Illustration Released

The popular light novel The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker will be adapted into a TV anime, accompanied by the release of a commemorative illustration.


The World’s Strongest Rearguard

The World’s Strongest Rearguard ©2026 Towa ・ Kazabana Huuka / KADOKAWA / “The World’s Strongest Rearguard” Production Committee


From Bestselling Novel to Long-Awaited Anime

The series, which has surpassed 1.7 million copies in circulation, follows the story of Arihito, who is reincarnated into the "Labyrinth Nation" and grows alongside unique heroines as the strongest support class "Rearguard", capable of offense, defense, and healing. Both the original novel and its manga adaptation have gained wide popularity, leading to the highly anticipated anime adaptation.


The World’s Strongest Rearguard

The World’s Strongest Rearguard ©2026 Towa ・ Kazabana Huuka / KADOKAWA / “The World’s Strongest Rearguard” Production Committee


Message from the Author, Towa

"The World's Strongest Rearguard" is becoming an anime! This was only possible thanks to Kazabana-sensei, Rikizo-sensei, and, of course, all the readers who helped expand this world through the novel and manga adaptations. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the director, staff, cast, and everyone supporting the anime production. Please look forward to it!


The World’s Strongest Rearguard

The World’s Strongest Rearguard ©2026 Towa ・ Kazabana Huuka / KADOKAWA / “The World’s Strongest Rearguard” Production Committee


Source : ORICON NEWS

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