The official website for the upcoming original television anime series, Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Towa no Yugure), has released its second promotional video, revealing “Two Of Us” by Hana Hope as the ending theme song. The anime is set to begin its broadcast with a prologue “Episode 0” on September 25, 2025, in Japan.
The new trailer provides a glimpse into the series’ narrative, which centers on themes of love in a post-apocalyptic, technologically advanced world.
Delving into the New Promotional Video and Ending Theme
The recently released second promotional video for Dusk Beyond the End of the World offers viewers a deeper look at the animation and introduces more of the supporting characters through new dialogue. A highlight of the trailer is the debut of Hana Hope’s ending theme song, “Two Of Us,” which provides a fitting sonic backdrop to the anime’s emotional depth. While the full song’s impact will be felt upon the series’ release, the preview offers a taste of the musical direction.
Premiere Details and Streaming Information
Dusk Beyond the End of the World will premiere its “Episode 0” on September 25, 2025, at 24:26 JST (effectively September 26 at 12:26 a.m. JST) on MBS and TBS’ “Super Animeism Turbo” programming block. The first official episode will then follow a week later, airing on October 2, 2025, in the same timeslot.
For international viewers, HIDIVE has acquired the streaming rights for the series in select English-speaking territories. In fact, HIDIVE hosted the world premiere of the anime’s first two episodes at Anime NYC on August 24.
The World of “Dusk Beyond the End of the World”
The anime, whose Japanese title is Towa no Yugure (meaning ‘Twilight of Eternity’), is an original work by P.A. Works, produced as part of the studio’s 25th-anniversary celebration. The story is set 200 years in the future, where high school student Akira Himegami awakens from cryogenic sleep to a world drastically altered by war.
In this new society, a unified organization called OWEL governs humanity, and a system known as “Elsie” (or “LC”) has replaced traditional marriage. Akira’s journey begins when he encounters an android named Yugure, who bears a striking resemblance to his lost girlfriend, Towasa. Yugure’s immediate proposal of marriage to a bewildered Akira propels the protagonist on a quest to find the real Towasa, believing she must still exist somewhere in this transformed world.
The narrative promises to explore the evolving forms of love, including relationships between humans and androids, against a backdrop of advanced AI and significant societal shifts. The series aims to depict these emotions with beauty, brutality, and even comedy.
Key Staff and Voice Cast
Naokatsu Tsuda, known for his work on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and Diamond is Unbreakable, is directing the anime and handling the series composition. Midori Tayama, the mangaka behind Girl Crush, is credited with the original character designs, which are then adapted for animation by Yoshiko Saito (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation co-character designer). The music for the series is composed by Masahiro Tokuda.
The main voice cast includes:
- Shuichiro Umeda as Akira Himegami
- Yui Ishikawa as Yugure
- Ai Kayano as Towasa
- Miyu Tomita as Amoru
Recently announced additional cast members include:
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Yoiyami
- Tomori Kusunoki as Hakubo
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Oboro
- Yohei Azakami as Yokurata
These talented voice actors will bring to life a compelling story about enduring love and self-discovery in a future where the definition of humanity and relationships has been reshaped.
