TV-Series
Description
"WorldEnd" is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been nearly eradicated by monstrous creatures known as Beasts. The surviving humans have taken refuge on floating islands, protected by a mysterious force called the Fairy Warehouse. These islands are governed by a militarized society that relies on Leprechauns—young girls who wield ancient weapons called Dug Weapons—to fight the Beasts. The Leprechauns are paired with male soldiers known as Braves, who act as their handlers and partners in combat.

The story centers on Willem Kmetsch, a former soldier who was frozen in time for 500 years and awakens to find the world drastically changed. Willem is assigned to oversee a group of Leprechauns, including Chtholly Nota Seniorious, Ithea Myse Valgulious, and others, who reside in a facility on the 68th floating island. As Willem grows closer to the girls, he learns about their tragic fate: Leprechauns are created to fight the Beasts but have a limited lifespan, as their bodies deteriorate rapidly due to the strain of wielding Dug Weapons. Despite this, they continue to fight to protect humanity, even as they grapple with their own mortality and the emotional toll of their existence.

The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, loss, and the search for meaning in a world where survival comes at a great cost. Willem, burdened by guilt over his past failures, struggles to reconcile his role as a protector with his inability to save those he cares about. Chtholly, in particular, becomes a focal point of the story as she develops feelings for Willem and confronts the inevitability of her own death. The series delves into the relationships between the Leprechauns and their Braves, highlighting the bonds they form and the sacrifices they make for one another.

As the story progresses, the characters face increasingly dire threats from the Beasts, leading to intense battles and emotional confrontations. The series balances moments of action and tension with quieter, introspective scenes that delve into the characters' inner struggles. The world-building reveals a complex history of conflict and survival, with hints of deeper mysteries surrounding the origins of the Beasts and the true nature of the Fairy Warehouse. Through its exploration of love, duty, and the fragility of life, "WorldEnd" presents a poignant and thought-provoking narrative.
Information
WorldEnd
終末なにしてますか? 忙しいですか? 救ってもらっていいですか?
What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 12
Movie/episode length: 24 min.
Date: 04/12/2017
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaRomance
Settings
Fantasy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Broken Chronograph
2Late Autumn Night's Dream
3Starry Road to Tomorrow
4Dice in Pot
5From Dawn till Dusk
6No News was Good News
7Home, sweet Home
8Slight Light, Slight Hope
9Moonlit Sorcery
10My Happiness
11Evidence of Existence
12Chtholly
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Junichi Wada
  • Script
    Toshizo Nemoto
    Shingo Nagai
    Mariko Mochizuki
  • Episode Director
    Hidekazu Satō
    Tsutomu Yabuki
    Kenji Yasuda
    Daisuke Tsukushi
    Junichi Wada
    Takeshi Nishino
    Takebumi Anzai
    Takayuki Yamamoto
  • Music
    Tatsuya Katō
  • Original Character Design
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  • Art Director
    Mio Isshiki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Kōsuke Yoshida
    Tōru Imanishi
    Yumi Shimojō
  • 3D Director
    Jumpei Mukai
  • Director of Photography
    Jun Kubota
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Hidekazu Satō
    Yasuo Iwamoto
    Tsutomu Yabuki
    Hiroki Ikeshita
    Kazuya Miura
    Kenji Yasuda
    Junichi Wada
    Takeshi Nishino
    Takebumi Anzai
  • Unit Director
    Yasuo Iwamoto
    Tsutomu Yabuki
    Hiroki Ikeshita
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Tōru Imanishi
  • Art
    Mio Isshiki
    Norihiko Yokomatsu
    Aya Kadoguchi
    Takao Makino
  • Animation Director
    Isao Sugimoto
    Shinya Yamada
    Shigenori Taniguchi
    Tamako Miyanishi
    Kazuyuki Ikai
    Kanji Nagasaka
    Ryōsuke Kuwahara
    Yoshinori Deno
    Takaaki Nagano
    Kōsuke Yoshida
    Daiki Handa
    Ryo Haga
    Yukiyoshi Shikiji
    Kana Miyai
    Yoshiyuki Ōkubo
    Atsuko Saitō
    Shunta Sakamoto
    Emi Hirano
    Yumi Shimojō
    Emi Kōno
    Akihiko Ota
    Mina Ōsawa
    Eriko Kotobuki
    Miho Jinnai
    Hiro Ōki
    Nobuyuki Matsuo
    Yūki Yokoyama
  • Sound Director
    Satoshi Motoyama
  • Producer
    Atsushi Itou
Production
  • Animation Production
    C2C
    Satelight
    Music
    Opening
    “DEAREST DROP”
    Ending
    “From" (フロム)”
    “CINEMA" (キネマ)”
    Insert songs
    Ep. 1
    “Always In My Heart”