, also known informally among fans as SaiShiSou (サイシーソー) or by the abbreviated title Saikyō no Shienshoku (最強の支援職), is a Japanese light novel series written by Jaki and illustrated by fame. It was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 2019 to July 2020. It was later acquired by Overlap who began publishing it under their Overlap Bunko imprint in June 2020. A manga adaptation illustrated by Yamorichan began serialization on Overlap's Comic Gardo manga service in June 2020. An anime television series adaptation produced by Felix Film and Ga-Crew aired from October to December 2024.

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Media Light novel Written by Jaki, The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan was initially serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 7, 2019, to July 25, 2020. It was later acquired by Overlap who began publishing it with illustrations by fame under their Overlap Bunko light novel imprint on June 25, 2020. Five volumes have been released as of March 2026. The series is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Yamorichan began serialization on Overlap's Comic Gardo manga service on June 12, 2020. The manga's chapters have been collected into twelve volumes as of May 2026. The manga adaptation is also licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced during the third livestream for the "10th Anniversary Memorial Overlap Bunko All-Star Assemble Special" event in April 2024. It is produced by Felix Film and Ga-Crew, and directed by Yuta Takamura, with scripts written by Takayo Ikami, and characters designed by Kenji Terao. The series aired from October 7 to December 23, 2024, on Tokyo MX and BS NTV. All theme songs are performed by Kohta Yamamoto, with the opening theme song "Tactics" feat. Saiki of Band-Maid, and the ending theme song "Liberation" feat. Aaamyy. Crunchyroll licensed the series for streaming. Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.

Episodes

See also Berserk of Gluttony, another light novel series with the same illustrator

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References

External links at Shōsetsuka ni Narō