Episode 1: Release Date and Time, Where to Watch, and More

The first episode of The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death will air as planned on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 2 am JST on the TV Tokyo channel in Japan.

The series is created by Yumeta Company and helmed by Shin Katagi as its director. With Kasumi Tshuchida in charge of the series composition and Mari Eguchi as the character designer, audiences can expect an exhilarating adventure with the new main character.

The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer: Episode 1 Release Date and Time

Rick Gladiator, as seen in the official trailer (Image via Yumeta Company)

The official website for the series has confirmed that the premiere of The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer was Trained to Death episode 1 in Japan will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2 am JST. For viewers outside of Japan, the show will be available at the following times according to their local time zones:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Time	Monday	July 1, 2024	10 am
Central Daylight Time	Monday	July 1, 2024	12 pm
Eastern Daylight Time	Monday	July 1, 2024	1 pm
British Summer Time	Monday	July 1, 2024	6 pm
Central European Summer Time	Monday	July 1, 2024	7 pm
India Standard Time	Monday	July 1, 2024	10:30 pm
Philippine Time	Monday	July 2, 2024	1 am
Australian Central Daylight Time	Monday	July 2, 2024	2 am

Where to Watch The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death Episode 1

The first episode of The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death will be broadcasted on channels other than TV Tokyo. Following its debut, subsequent episodes will be released on MBS every Tuesday at 2:30 am JST, on BS TV Tokyo every Friday at 12:30 am JST, and on AT-X every Wednesday at 8:30 pm JST.

In addition, episode 1 of The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death will be aired simultaneously on AbemaTV and TV Tokyo. Viewers who have a subscription can also stream the show on the platform.

About The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death Episode 1: Expectations and More

The audience will be able to witness the middle-aged protagonist’s journey as he endures rigorous training from a formidable group, eventually reaching a state of invincibility. Throughout his journey, viewers can anticipate unexpected challenges, bonds of friendship, and perhaps even some surprising twists.

Episode 1 of The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death establishes the thrilling tone of the adventure, whether through epic battles or unconventional interactions. According to Crunchyroll, the show’s narrative can be described as follows:

“In a world where becoming an adventurer in one’s teens is the norm, Rick Gladiator went from a Guild clerk to an adventurer after the age of 30. He has spent unimaginable training days with members of the legendary “Orichalcone Fist,”a party of the continent’s strongest adventurers, and although he is a newbie in the F rank, he possesses combat power on par with the highest rank, S rank!”

Aside from Rick, the show’s dynamic and narrative are also shaped by crucial characters such as Reanette (Saori Onishi), Broughston (Kenta Miyake), Mizett (Toshiyuki Toyonaga), Alicerette (Misaki Kuno), and many more. Together, they make up a diverse group, each contributing their own unique abilities to overcome challenges on this exciting journey.

In “Bloom in the Wilderness”, Akira Kushida delivers a high-energy track that perfectly captures the adventurous essence. With its dynamic vocals and spirited melody, it serves as a fitting introduction to our protagonist’s voyage. The ending theme song, “What I’m Looking For”, sung by Chiaki Fujikawa, exudes a calming presence and evokes emotions of reflection and yearning.