The highly anticipated original Japanese anime series, “Dusk Beyond the End of the World” (永久のユウグレ, Towa no Yugure), officially commenced its broadcast, bringing a captivating blend of science fiction, romance, and drama to screens worldwide. Produced by P.A. Works to commemorate its 25th anniversary, the series first aired a special prologue, Episode 0, on September 25, 2025, followed by the main series premiere, Episode 1, on October 2, 2025.
A Journey 200 Years into a Transformed Future
“Dusk Beyond the End of the World” plunges viewers into a post-apocalyptic landscape 200 years after a global catastrophe. The narrative centers on Akira Himegami, a high school student who awakens from cryogenic sleep to a world he barely recognizes. He was put into cryosleep to save his life after being shot while protecting his foster sister and girlfriend, Towasa Omaki, an acclaimed AI developer, amidst civil unrest sparked by tensions over artificial intelligence.
Upon his awakening, Akira discovers that nations have fallen, and society is now governed by a unified and authoritarian organization known as OWEL. Traditional marriage has been replaced by a new, enigmatic system called “Elsie” (or “LC”). Amidst his confusion, Akira encounters an android named Yugure, who bears a striking resemblance to his lost love, Towasa. To Akira’s astonishment, Yugure immediately proposes marriage. Holding onto the belief that Towasa is still alive somewhere in this drastically altered world, Akira embarks on a profound journey with Yugure, exploring the evolving forms of love and human-android relations in this new era while evading OWEL’s watchful eye.
Cast and Production Team Bring the Dystopian Romance to Life
The anime boasts a talented voice cast bringing its complex characters to fruition. Shūichirō Umeda stars as the protagonist Akira Himegami, while Yui Ishikawa lends her voice to the enigmatic android Yugure. Ai Kayano voices Towasa Omaki, Akira’s girlfriend from the past. Other notable cast members include Miyu Tomita as Amoru, Miyuki Sawashiro as Yoiyami, and Tomori Kusunoki as Hakubo.
The series is helmed by director and series composer Naokatsu Tsuda. The original character designs were crafted by Midori Tayama, with Yoshiko Saitō adapting these designs for animation. The compelling musical score is composed by Masahiro Tokuda.
Where to Watch “Dusk Beyond the End of the World”
For audiences in North America, “Dusk Beyond the End of the World” is licensed by Sentai Filmworks and is available for streaming on Hidive. Viewers in Southeast Asia can catch the series via Tropics Entertainment on the Tropics Anime Asia YouTube channel. The series is also available on platforms like Prime Video.
New episodes of “Dusk Beyond the End of the World” are released weekly, typically on Thursdays in North America (Pacific and Eastern Daylight Time) and Fridays in Japan and Australia. The full season is expected to comprise at least 13 episodes, concluding in December 2025.
