The World's Strongest Rearguard Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The Adventure of the Strongest Support Class Begins!

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime The World's Strongest Rearguard (JP: 世界最強の後衛, Sekai Saikyo no Koei) have been revealed. This episode will air on Friday, July 10 at 12:30 AM (JST) on Japanese TV, and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 1 Story

When Arihito Atobe wakes up, he finds himself in a mysterious space where people are lined up in a queue. A receptionist hands him a card called an "Explorer License."
"Welcome to the Labyrinth Country."

Becoming a rookie explorer in this parallel world known as the Labyrinth Country, Arihito challenges the first dungeon, the "Dawn Fields," alongside a female lizardman mercenary named Theresia.

The "Rearguard" class that Arihito chooses possesses an unprecedented, unknown power! His support enhances strength and bonds. The adventure of the strongest support class begins!

Introduction

Arihito Atobe, a corporate drone, gets caught in an accident and reincarnates into a parallel world known as the "Labyrinth Country". Becoming a labyrinth explorer there, Arihito ends up with a mysterious profession simply called "Rearguard". To his surprise, it turns out to be an all-purpose support class capable of handling attack, defense, and healing!

Alongside a mysterious demi-human mercenary girl, his beautiful boss from his previous life, and a deeply unique group of companions, Arihito begins to rapidly climb the ranks of the Labyrinth Country!

"—Everyone, I’ve got your back!"

This support amplifies both power and bonds—the adventure tale of the strongest support class begins!

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Source : The Worlds Strongest Rearguard Official