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The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash

The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash

TV-142024•24m•7.7/10
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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7.7/10(54)

Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she befriends Sora, a weak little slime, in the forest. Together, the delicate duo embarks on a heartwarming journey of survival and discovers there’s more to Ivy than being starless.

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Production

STUDIO MASSKET, ABC Animation

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 12, 2024

Last Aired

March 29, 2024

Networks

Tokyo MX, BS Asahi

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
On a Journey Alone
E1
On a Journey Alone
Air date: 2024-01-12
Femicia is an 8-year-old girl who has lived in the forest ever since the head of her village ordered her capture. With nothing left to keep her in the village, she changes her name and sets out on a journey. What she discovers changes everything for her.
To Latoto Village
E2
To Latoto Village
Air date: 2024-01-19
Ivy visits a village after catching a field mouse in a trap. She sees everyone going about their work using their magical skills and frets over her own skill. Ivy sells her mouse meat and buys the first bread she's had in years, but there's a problem...
Toward Those Remembered Days
E3
Toward Those Remembered Days
Air date: 2024-01-26
Femicia lives with her loving family. She's about to turn five—the age at which everyone receives a magical skill. No one knows what skill they will receive. That is left to the will of the gods. Femicia wants to be a tamer and work with monsters, but...
Toward an Unexpected Situation
E4
Toward an Unexpected Situation
Air date: 2024-02-02
Ivy and Sora continue their journey, enjoying their time together. In an attempt to get Sora to sleep early, Ivy begins to tell a bedtime story. Long, long ago, the world was at war. To stop the war, a magician used a certain magic...
To Latome Village
E5
To Latome Village
Air date: 2024-02-09
At the entrance to the next village, Ivy spots a scary-looking guard standing watch. Trembling with fear, she attempts to pass, but the guard stops and questions her. When she says that she's come from Latomi Village, the guard says something unexpected.
Beyond My Thoughts
E6
Beyond My Thoughts
Air date: 2024-02-16
When Ivy goes into the village to sell her catch, everyone is really nice to her which makes her nervous. Later, she chances upon a peddler selling zaro, a specialty of Latomi Village. When she asks how the village is faring, the answer surprises her.
On the Road to Adventure
E7
On the Road to Adventure
Air date: 2024-02-23
Ivy, Sora, and Ciel continue their travels. Suddenly, something starts chasing them! Ivy manages to get away, but runs into a horde of monsters! As Ivy tries to escape, she gets caught in a trap and can't move! Then a team of adventurers appears!
To a Dangerous Town
E8
To a Dangerous Town
Air date: 2024-03-01
Ivy's delicious cooking has made her very popular. The suppression squad feasts after a job well done and the next day, they set out for Otolwa with Ivy. She's deeply impressed by her first sight of a big town, but it hides a serious problem.
Toward a Confrontation with the Organization
E9
Toward a Confrontation with the Organization
Air date: 2024-03-08
When Ivy says that she's just turned nine, everyone congratulates her. Ivy is deeply moved by their well wishes. The members of Blazing Sword and Lighting King explain the organization's crimes and Ivy offers analysis, with Sora and her past life's help.
Into the Vortex of Incidents
E10
Into the Vortex of Incidents
Air date: 2024-03-15
Ivy and Lattrua go to eat sweets with Meela and her brothers. According to Sora, the twins Tolto and Malma were bad people after all. Suspecting that Green Gale is a decoy for the organization, Ivy decides to be the bait in a trap.
Into Battle
E11
Into Battle
Air date: 2024-03-22
Ivy and Lattrua begin the operation. The two pretend to be caught in a trap and arrive at the sweet shop where the enemy is located, along with the Green Gale. There, Lattrua questions Meela and the others. With their identities revealed, Tolto and Malma choose to fight Lattrua. Meanwhile, Flaming Sword and Thunder King are carrying out another operation with Captain Burksby.
On a Journey, the Three of Us
E12
On a Journey, the Three of Us
Air date: 2024-03-29
Ivy is given a summary of the effects of their recent endeavors, which have shaken the whole kingdom. The Watch and the adventurers gather to celebrate their victory. During the feast, Blazing Sword and Lightning King have one last proposal for Ivy.

Cast

Aina Suzuki

Aina Suzuki

Ivy (voice)

Mutsumi Tamura

Mutsumi Tamura

Sora (voice)

Fumi Hirano

Fumi Hirano

Ruba (voice)

Kenta Miyake

Kenta Miyake

Oguto (voice)

Kohsuke Toriumi

Kohsuke Toriumi

Verivera (voice)

Masaki Terasoma

Masaki Terasoma

Seizerk (voice)

Taku Yashiro

Taku Yashiro

Latroa (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Rickbert (voice)

Marina Inoue

Marina Inoue

Mira (voice)

Shunichi Toki

Shunichi Toki

Tort (voice)

Shunichi Toki

Shunichi Toki

Marma (voice)

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