The gentle isekai fantasy that transformed trash-picking into one of the most unexpectedly moving survival stories of the year is coming back. A second season of The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (Japanese title: Saijaku Tamer wa Gomihiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita) has been officially confirmed, delighting viewers who fell in love with its quiet charm and earnest portrayal of resilience.
The announcement arrived late Wednesday through the anime’s official channels, accompanied by a breathtaking new key visual. The illustration depicts the young protagonist Ivy, cloaked in simple traveler’s garb, standing beside her adorably wobbly slime companion Sora amid a softly glowing forest. The serene atmosphere of the artwork perfectly captures the series’ signature blend of melancholy and hope, while subtle details—scattered pieces of salvaged “trash” glinting with faint magic—hint that the duo’s unconventional journey is far from over.
Although an exact premiere window has yet to be revealed, the renewal confirms that Studio Massrur and director Naoki Horiuchi will continue adapting Honobu Yano’s beloved light novels. The first season, which aired from January to March 2025, earned praise for its delicate pacing, lush background art, and the tender chemistry between Ivy and Sora. Critics and viewers alike noted how the show managed to make the act of rummaging through garbage feel profoundly uplifting, turning a premise that could have been played for laughs into a poignant meditation on worth, belonging, and the quiet strength found in society’s discarded things—and people.
What The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash is about?
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash originated as a web novel by Honobu Yano before being acquired and published in print by TO Books beginning in 2021. Illustrated by Kazumi Fujita, the ongoing light novel series currently spans over a dozen volumes and has spawned two separate manga adaptations, testifying to its enduring popularity in Japan’s cozy-fantasy niche.
Crunchyroll summarizes the premise:
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.
Season 1, consisting of 12 episodes, is streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll in both subtitled and English-dubbed versions, making it easily accessible for newcomers eager to join Ivy and Sora before the second season arrives. With its soothing soundtrack, expressive character animation, and a narrative that finds wonder in the overlooked, the series remains one of 2025’s most comforting hidden gems.
Source: Official X account of The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash
