Scum of the Brave

A dark fantasy steeped in action, crime, and tragedy—Scum of the Brave is adapted from the web novel by Rocket Shokai and brought to life by OLM, with director Nobuharu Ato and series composition by Yoichi Kato. Featuring a compelling cast led by Aki Jougamine, Sara Pendragon, Yukine Indou, and Yashiro, this TV anime delivers an uncompromising vision of a grim and gripping fantasy world.

Set in mid-21st century Tokyo, Scum of the Brave unfolds in a shadowy world where the city's underworld holds a terrifying secret — mafia members possess the ability to harness ether and transform into powerful Demon Lords. Standing against this supernatural threat is an order of warriors known as Braves, tasked with hunting these dangerous beings down. Among them is Yashiro, a seasoned Brave who has earned the grim nickname "the Grim Reaper" — yet his reputation for laziness and questionable conduct makes him anything but a model mentor. His solitary lifestyle is upended when Aki Jougamine, a determined high school girl with dreams of becoming a Brave, forces her way into his life and declares herself his apprentice. With this self-proclaimed disciple now by his side, Yashiro finds himself reluctantly pulled into a string of bizarre and dangerous supernatural cases. The story of this mismatched duo — a scumbag master and his headstrong apprentice — is only just beginning.