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The World's Strongest Rearguard

2026Show1 season12 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A thrilling, fast-paced animated series about fantasy and games.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E6 "Kikai Shikake no Ariadne" 7.7

Episodes

7.4

Story

After a fatal accident, overworked office worker Arihito Atobe is reborn in the Labyrinth Country as a Seeker with the rare Rearguard class—an all-purpose support role that excels in attack, defense, and healing. Joined by a fierce demi-human mercenary and his former boss, Arihito dives into deadly dungeons and rises through the ranks. The adventure of the strongest support class begins!

Feels like

  • Isekai Fantasy Adventure
  • Video Game Mechanics in Reality
  • Action-Packed Dungeon Crawl
  • Power Fantasy Progression
  • Light Novel Adaptation
  • Team Dynamics
  • Magical Combat
  • Leveling Up Narrative
  • Standard Genre Tropes
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yuuji Yanase
Produced by
Fumihiro Ozawa, Takahiro Fujii, 桑原和也
Music by
Hinako Tsubakiyama

Everyone

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Facts

July 5, 2026 · September 20, 2026 · Ended

First aired
July 5, 2026
Last aired
September 20, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, Taiwan
Available in
42 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The World's Strongest Rearguard?"

Questions about The World's Strongest Rearguard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The World's Strongest Rearguard?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, The World's Strongest Rearguard streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is The World's Strongest Rearguard worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The World's Strongest Rearguard okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The World's Strongest Rearguard?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The World's Strongest Rearguard?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is The World's Strongest Rearguard in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.