The TV anime series Apocalypse Hotel (jap. Apokaripusu Hoteru) reveals first glimpses of its unusual plot. The premiere episode titled Eine Geschichte für das Hotel introduces a post-apocalyptic world where humanoid robots like protagonist Yachiyo remain in the luxury hotel "Gingarou." Since the disappearance of humanity 100 years ago, they prepare the rooms daily, polish the silverware, and wait in vain for guests.

Yachiyo, voiced by Saho Shirasaki, embodies a "hotelier robot" who, despite the absence of visitors, meticulously maintains the perfection of the hotel operations. The released stills show a contrasting ambiance: gleaming chandeliers over dusty carpets, empty lobbies, and robots wavering between duty and existential emptiness. The series addresses the absurdity of routines in a world without purpose—yet Yachiyo's encounter with an unexpected "guest" could change everything.

Directed by a yet-unnamed team, the series brings together notable voices like Sumire Morohoshi and Hiroyuki Miki. The animation blends a dark aesthetic with surreal humor, supported by atmospheric sound design. A web trailer for the first episode emphasizes the melancholic mood, while a second key visual shows the protagonist against the imposing yet deserted hotel architecture.

Apocalypse Hotel premieres in April 2025, following a growing trend of dystopian narratives in the anime genre. The series raises questions about the meaning of work and human remnants in a post-human era—a concept previously explored in short films like Shelter but now expanded with robotic precision.