Series synopsis
Scum of the Brave, also known as 勇者のクズ is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Nippon TV on January 11, 2026. It ended on June 28, 2026. It stars Ryota Suzuki, Akari Kito, Momo Harumi and Yumiri Hanamori.
In the mid-21st century, Tokyo's mafia can turn into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, and Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high school girl training to become a Brave. He soon finds himself dragged into one troublesome case after another. The supernatural story of a scumbag master and his self-proclaimed apprentice begins!
Premise
In the mid-21st century, Tokyo's mafia can turn into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, and Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high school girl training to become a Brave. He soon finds himself dragged into one troublesome case after another. The supernatural story of a scumbag master and his self-proclaimed apprentice begins!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryota Suzuki as Yashiro (voice)
- Akari Kito as Aki Jougamine (voice)
- Momo Harumi as Yukine Indou (voice)
- Yumiri Hanamori as Sara Kashiwagi Pendragon (voice)
- Hinata Tadokoro as Salt Joe (voice)
- Daisuke Hirakawa as Ongakuya Ishino (voice)
- Yasuhiro Takato as Maruta (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | January 11, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meeting of the Braves In a world where crime has turned fantastical, Braves like Yashiro to take down the magical criminals. |
January 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
A Brave's Magic Jogamine and Yashiro make a move on the Count of Amber Thorns' base. |
January 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
A Teacher for Braves Yashiro is adamant about not teaching the girls, but Indo is determined to get stronger with his help. |
January 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |