The upcoming original anime series, Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Towa no Yūgure), has announced four new cast members, enriching its ensemble ahead of its premiere. Miyuki Sawashiro, Tomori Kusunoki, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Yōhei Azakami are joining the science fiction romance, which is slated to begin its broadcast in Japan with an Episode 0 on September 25, 2025.
New Voices Join the Post-Apocalyptic Journey
The newly revealed voice actors will portray key characters in the P.A. Works’ 25th-anniversary project. Miyuki Sawashiro takes on the role of Yoiyami, an android serving as a commander in the OWEL special forces and bearing a resemblance to the character Yugure. Tomori Kusunoki will voice Hakubo, Toshiyuki Morikawa is cast as Oboro, and Yōhei Azakami will play Yokurata. These additions round out a cast that already includes Shūichirō Umeda as the protagonist Akira Himegami, Yui Ishikawa as the android Yugure, Ai Kayano as Towasa Ōmaki, and Miyu Tomita as Amoru.
Diving into the World of Dusk Beyond the End of the World
Set 200 years in a war-ravaged future, Dusk Beyond the End of the World explores themes of love, memory, and enduring hope in a dramatically altered society. The story centers on Akira Himegami, a male high school student who awakens from cold sleep to a world controlled by a new unified organization called OWEL, where a system called “Elsie” has replaced traditional marriage.
Upon waking, Akira encounters an android named Yugure, who strikingly resembles his girlfriend, Towasa, and immediately proposes marriage to him. Confused but holding onto the belief that Towasa is still alive, Akira embarks on a journey to find her, with Yugure joining him. The series promises a profound love story stretched across time and a desolate future.
Key Creative Team and Production
The anime is an original production by Studio P.A. Works, known for titles like Angel Beats! and Shirobako. Naokatsu Tsuda, recognized for his work on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, is both directing the series and handling the series composition. Yoshiko Saitō is adapting Midori Tayama’s original character designs for animation, and Masahiro Tokuda is composing the music. The opening theme song, “Platform,” is performed by Uru.
Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series for North America, with streaming planned on Hidive. An “Episode 0” will provide a glimpse into the relationship between Akira and Towasa 200 years prior to the main story, setting the stage for the full series premiere on September 26, 2025.
