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The World's Strongest Rearguard

5.520261 seasonTV SeriesAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyAnimation

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…

DirectorYuuji Yanase
Producers桑原和也·Takayoshi Ishiguro

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Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S1 E11 · Episode 11
Airs Sunday, September 13, 2026
E1
A Novice Seeker in Labyrinth Country
Jul 5, 2026 3.5
E2
The First Hurdle
Jul 12, 2026
E3
The Little Tyrant Girl
Jul 19, 2026
E4
A Life-or-Death Mixed Bath
Jul 26, 2026
E5
The Black Treasure Chest and the Young Wife's Secret
Aug 2, 2026
E6
The Mechanical Ariadne
Aug 9, 2026
E7
The Hope of Demi-Humans
Aug 16, 2026
E8
A City in Turmoil
Aug 23, 2026
E9
Hidden Wounds and a Warrior's Confession
Aug 30, 2026
E10
The Beautiful Girl in the Maddening Forest
Sep 6, 2026
E11
Episode 11
Sep 13, 2026
E12
Episode 12
Sep 20, 2026

Cast · Directed by Yuuji Yanase

YMYoshitsugu Matsuoka
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Arihito (voice)
YIYui Ishikawa
Yui Ishikawa
Eritia (voice)
KTKanon Takao
Kanon Takao
Madoka (voice)
AKAoi Koga
Aoi Koga
Terejia (voice)
SHSaori Hayami
Saori Hayami
Suzuna (voice)
YAYuuka Aisaka
Yuuka Aisaka
Marissa (voice)
KHKaede Hondo
Kaede Hondo
Misaki (voice)

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The World's Strongest Rearguard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The World's Strongest Rearguard?

The World's Strongest Rearguard is streaming on Crunchyroll in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The World's Strongest Rearguard on Netflix?

No, The World's Strongest Rearguard is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

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The World's Strongest Rearguard isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The World's Strongest Rearguard is available on Crunchyroll in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons does The World's Strongest Rearguard have?

The World's Strongest Rearguard has 1 season so far. Season 1 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of The World's Strongest Rearguard?

The next episode of The World's Strongest Rearguard — "Episode 11" (Season 1, Episode 11) — airs on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Are all episodes of The World's Strongest Rearguard out yet?

Not yet — Season 1 of The World's Strongest Rearguard is still airing. The next episode (E11) releases on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Are all episodes of Season 1 of The World's Strongest Rearguard out yet?

Not yet — 10 of 12 episodes of Season 1 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 11 arrives Sunday, September 13, 2026, and the season finale is set for Sunday, September 20, 2026. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 2 of The World's Strongest Rearguard?

A Season 2 of The World's Strongest Rearguard hasn't been officially confirmed yet.

What light novel is The World's Strongest Rearguard based on?

The World's Strongest Rearguard is based on The World's Strongest Rearguard.