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The World's Strongest Rearguard

TV anime20261 season12 episodesOriginal: light novelTôwa

Over 2.6 million copies

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!

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 2

Where Season 1 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed, so this starting point is an estimate.

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The World's Strongest Rearguard Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

Low confidence

12 episodesJul 2026 – Sep 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 12

Where Season 1 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed. This is the most likely continuation from what we have.

Provisional start: The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker, Vol. 2 (light novel)

Yen OnEnglishPaperback

All 7 books from Vol. 2 to Vol. 8 · Vol. 9 due Dec 2026
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  8. Vol. 9Due Dec 2026Pre-order on Amazon

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Also in manga:

  • The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker · Vol. 8Buy on Amazon

Where it stops:

Original · Light novel

The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker

世界最強の後衛 ~迷宮国の新人探索者~

TôwaKadokawaOngoing9 volumes so far

Series copies in print

Over 2.6 million copies

Kadokawa · July 2026

All volumes

Before you read

Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Where Season 1 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed. Reports point to Vol. 2.

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