Fans of the heartwarming fantasy adventure The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi o Hajimemashita.) can rejoice, as a second season for the anime adaptation has officially been announced. The news broke on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, confirming the continuation of Ivy’s journey with her loyal slime companion, Sora.
Details regarding the production staff and a potential release date for the upcoming season are yet to be revealed. The announcement has generated considerable excitement among the anime community, eager to see more of the unique survival story.
First Season’s Success and Premise
The first season of The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, produced by Studio Massket, aired for 12 episodes from January to March 2024. Crunchyroll simulcasted the series, offering it with subtitles and dubs in various languages, making it accessible to a global audience. Medialink also licensed the series for streaming in Southeast Asia and Oceania, excluding Australia and New Zealand, on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.
The anime is based on the popular light novel series written by Honobonoru500 and illustrated by Nama, which began serialization as a web novel in August 2018 and was later published as a light novel by TO Books. A manga adaptation by Tou Fukino has also been serialized since February 2020. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.
Ivy’s Starless Beginning and Journey
The story introduces Ivy, a young girl reborn into a world where individuals are granted skills and ranked with “stars.” Tragically, Ivy is born without any stars for her Tamer skill, leading to her being shunned and abused by her family and village, who consider her an ill omen. Forced to flee, Ivy adopts a boyish appearance and renames herself, embarking on a lonely journey of survival by salvaging rubbish.
Her solitary existence changes when she befriends a weak, dying slime whom she names Sora—the only creature she can tame. Together, this unlikely duo navigates a harsh world, picking up trash to survive and gradually uncovering that Ivy’s “starless” status holds a hidden, powerful potential. The narrative explores themes of resilience, friendship, and self-discovery, captivating viewers with its heartwarming and philosophical approach.
What to Expect from Season 2
While specific plot details for the second season remain under wraps, fans can anticipate the continuation of Ivy and Sora’s journey as they encounter new challenges, forge new friendships, and delve deeper into the mysteries of Ivy’s unique abilities. The first season established a compelling world and a strong emotional core, which the continuation is expected to build upon.
The anime’s official announcement included a visual and a message encouraging fans to look forward to the continuation of Ivy’s travels. As the production moves forward, more information regarding the returning cast, new characters, and the much-anticipated release window will likely be unveiled.
