“World’s Strongest Rear Guard ~Rookie Explorer of the Labyrinth~” is a different world fantasy work based on a light novel by Towa from “Let’s become a novelist”. In this work, Arihito, a former corporate slave who was reincarnated in a different world “Labyrinth” after an accident, becomes a labyrinth explorer as an unidentified occupation <Rearguard>, and grows with his friends. Arihito, the “strongest watch over support job” who supports his teammates as a versatile job that can handle attacks, defense support, and recovery, unfolds. Refreshing battles and adventures have gained popularity, and the long-awaited TV animation, which will start in July 2026, is also attracting a lot of attention.

From Sunday, July 5, 2026, every Sunday at 10:00 p.m. It has been decided that the latest releases will be exclusively distributed for one week from 10:00 p.m. every Sunday after the broadcast of the terrestrial broadcast of “Rookie Country New Explorer~” and one week after the broadcast.

In addition, from 9:00 p.m. on June 27th (Sat), a free exclusive free broadcast of the special program “World’s Strongest Rear Guard ~Rookie Explorer of the Labyrinth – Pre-Broadcast Special Program” to commemorate the start of the TV anime broadcast has been decided. This program includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (role of Arihito), Aoi Koga (role of Teresia), Sakura Nakamura (role of Kyouka), Saori Hayami (playing Suzuna), and Hondo. Kaede (role of Misaki) and the main cast members will perform, and will thoroughly explain the highlights of the work and the charm of the characters for the TV animation that will soon begin.

Abema is the only place where you can enjoy “the world’s strongest rearguard ~Rookie Explorer in the Labyssal Country” for free for one week, which is a hot topic of a different world fantasy by the “strongest watch support job”. Please enjoy the exhilarating adventure story of the strongest “rearguard” who supports your friends at Abema for free.

“World’s Strongest Rear Guard – New Explorer of Labyrinth -” Simultaneous Terrestrial Broadcast/Free Exclusive Distribution Overview

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<Broadcast date and time & program URL>
Broadcast date and time: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.
Broadcast Channel: Abema Anime Channel
Initial URL: https://abemma.tv/channels/abema-anime/slots/c7nx3zffg4cwur
*The latest information will be exclusively distributed free of charge for one week from 10:00 p.m. every Sunday after the broadcast one week.

・You can watch all the stories as much as you want with “ABEMA Premium” and “Advertising ABEMA Premium” (*1) at any time!
Delivery date: July 5, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 p.m.

Just before the special program “The world’s strongest rearguard ~Rookie Explorer of the Labyrinth – Special Program Pre-Broadcast” Exclusive Free Live Broadcast

(C) 2026 Towa Fuka Fuka / KADOKAWA / World’s Strongest Rearguard Production Committee

<Broadcast date and time & program URL>
Broadcast date and time: Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:00 p.m.
Broadcast Channel: Anime Live2 Channel
Program URL: https://abema.tv/channels/anime-live2/slots/c7nx3z7mxjut1z
Performers (honorifics omitted): Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (role of Arihito), Aoi Koga (role of Teresia), Sakura Nakamura (role of Kyouka), Saori Hayami (playing Suzuna), Kaede Hondo (playing Misaki)

*You can enjoy it free of charge until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

[Overview of the work]

<Introduction>
The rear manned company (Atobe Arihito) gets involved in an accident and reincarnates in a different world called “Labyrinth”.
Arihito, who became a labyrinth explorer there, was hired by the unidentified job “Rearguard”.
It was a versatile support job who could handle offense, defense, and recovery!

Mysterious demi-human mercenary girl, beautiful boss before reincarnation
Aricht runs up the order of the labyrinth country with his unique friends!

“–Everyone, ‘I’ll support you’!”

That support strengthens strength and bond–the adventure story of the strongest supporter, the opening!

<CAST>
Arihito: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Teresia: Aoi Koga
Kyouka: Sakura Nakamura
Eliteia: Yui Ishikawa
Suzuna: Saori Hayami
Misaki: Kaede Hondo
Madoka: Soon Takao
Melissa: Yuka Aisaka

<STAFF>
Original: Towa (published by Kadokawa BOOKS)
Character draft: Fuka Fuka

Director: Yuyuki Yanase
Series composition: Dear Akao
Main character design: Eriko Yanagimoto
Sub character design: Hitoshi Kamata, Eri Kojima, Toshihide Masudate
Art director: Tomoho Fukaya
Color design: Akahori Kumiko
Film director: Tadao Suemitsu
Sound director: Ryosuke Naya
Music: Nichinanko Tsubakiyama, Fuwari

Animation production: Maho Film

Official website: https://strongestrearguard-anime.com/

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About abema
Abema is a video distribution business that will be developed as a “new future TV” with the aim of innovating television, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since the opening of the station, as an Internet TV that can be enjoyed without registration and basically free of charge, it has pursued a 24-hour news specialized channel and “highest quality or one unique”. About 25 channels of various genres such as original dramas, love reality shows, variety shows, anime and sports are broadcast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In addition to the number of original episodes (*) that boasts the No. 1 (*) original video service in Japan, we also have a rich lineup of notable new movies, popular dramas in Japan and overseas, and popular animations, as well as sports broadcasts and online live performances. In addition to being able to enjoy your work at any time, such as TV and on-demand, you can enjoy your work at any time.
In addition, you can enjoy limited functions and works at “ABEMA Premium”, which is 1,180 yen per month (tax included), and 680 yen per month (tax included). ) “Abema Premium” allows you to watch “Abema Premium” limited content with advertisements.
(*) As of March 2026

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To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the station, abema will carry out various campaigns to liven up the 10th anniversary throughout the year, such as a special program broadcast and “ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Thanksgiving Day”. Please look forward to the 10th anniversary of Abema.
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