Ivy
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 12, 2024 – March 29, 2024
- Season
- Winter 2024
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Studio Massket
- Director
- Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Original creator
- Honobonoru500
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Homeless94%Female Protagonist91%Travel89%Rural80%Survival76%Iyashikei75%Magic73%Wilderness72%Creature Taming71%Crossdressing68%
TVFINISHED2024 WINTER7.4 / 10 AniList score
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash
最弱テイマーはゴミ拾いの旅を始めました。• Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita.
Synopsis
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. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure and fantasy, especially stories with homeless, female protagonist, travel.
Reception is positive but mixed: 74/100 on AniList, with 54% of 17.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #57 highest-rated anime of 2024.
About 5.3% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Honobonoru500
- Director
- Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Series composition
- Katsuhiko Takayama
- Character design
- Yuki Ikeda
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita. 2nd Season
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Hate no Nai Tabi” by Aina Suzuki · eps 2-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“because” by Tei · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash FAQ
How many episodes does The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash have?
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash finished?
Yes. The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
Yes — the story continues in Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita. 2nd Season.
Where do I start The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
Start here: The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is the first entry, followed by Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita. 2nd Season.
Is The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash based on a light novel?
Yes. The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash adapts the light novel by Honobonoru500.
Who animated The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash was animated by Studio Massket and directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi.
Who sings the opening of The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
The opening, "Hate no Nai Tabi", is performed by Aina Suzuki.
Where can I watch The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash?
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.