The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash

Ivy is born without a star, the source of powers for Tamers, and her village treats that absence as a bad omen. Cast out and reduced to scavenging junk to survive, she lives a lonely, practical life until she finds Sora, a fragile, weak slime in the woods. The two form a close bond and set off together across a strange, sometimes harsh world, relying on cleverness and salvage more than strength. As they travel, other people and strange places test them, and Ivy slowly shows there is more to her than the superstitions that condemned her, without any sudden twists or secret miracles spoiling the story.

Created by Honobonoru500 and Katsuhiko Takayama, this 2024 animated TV series features Aina Suzuki as Ivy, Mutsumi Tamura as Sora, Fumi Hirano as Ruba, Kenta Miyake as Oguto, and Kohsuke Toriumi as Verivera. It mixes fantasy settings with salvaging and survival motifs.

As of its 2024 release there are no reports of major industry awards or high-profile nominations. The show has a modest profile in the anime landscape, so awards season recognition has not been a major factor in its visibility.

Though still early in its run, the series has attracted a modest online following thanks to its underdog lead and the unusual partnership between a human and a weak slime. Fan art, discussion threads, and clips highlighting quiet character moments have appeared on streaming communities and social platforms, showing grassroots interest rather than mainstream breakout status.

Audience response sits around 7.7 out of 10 from a small sample of votes, reflecting generally positive impressions. Viewers tend to respond to its themes of belonging, resourcefulness, and friendship, along with economical worldbuilding and a steady, low-key tone. The show appeals to those who like character-driven fantasy with a focus on survival and emotional warmth rather than flashy spectacle.