WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (2017)
A haunting post-apocalyptic anime about humanity's last survivor and the fairy weapons he must send into battle.
WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? - Series Information
- Original Title: 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？
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 11, 2017 (United States - TV-14), April 11, 2017 (Canada - 14+), April 11, 2017 (Australia - PG), April 11, 2017 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: SukaSuka (FR), 末日三问 (CN), Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasuka? Isogashii Desuka? Sukutte Moratte Ii Desuka? (JP), ¿Qué haces en el fin del mundo? ¿Estás ocupado? ¿Nos salvarás? (MX), What are you doing at the end? Are you busy? Can you save me? (US), Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka (CL), Что ты будешь делать во время апокалипсиса? Будешь ли ты занят? Могу ли я спасти тебя? (RU)
- Production Companies: SATELIGHT, C2C
- Production Countries: Japan
WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? - Plot
The fleeting and sad story about little girls known as fairy weapons and an associate hero that survived. This is a world after it was attacked by unidentified monsters known as beasts and many of the species in the world, including humans, had been destroyed. The species that had managed to survived left the ground and were living on a floating island called Regal Ele. Willem Kmetsch wakes up above the clouds 500 years later and couldn't protect the ones who he wanted to protect. Actually, he was living in despair because he was the only survivor.
WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? - Trailer
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WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ryohei Arai
- Azusa Tadokoro
- Akari Uehara
- Satomi Sato
- Machico
- Tomomi Mizuma
- Inori Minase
- Hina Kino
- Manaka Iwami
- Kikuko Inoue
WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? - FAQs
Is WorldEnd based on a light novel?
WorldEnd is adapted from a light novel series written by Akira Kareno and illustrated by ue, originally published in Japan under the title Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii Desuka? Sukutte Moratte Ii Desuka? The novels ran from 2014 to 2016 and were published by Dengeki Bunko, spanning five volumes.
What makes WorldEnd emotionally different from other anime?
WorldEnd leans into melancholy and quiet tragedy rather than action spectacle. The fairy weapons — young girls who dissolve into ash when they fight — carry an unbearable weight, and the series never lets you forget it. That combination of tender character bonds and inevitable loss gives the show a genuinely heartbreaking emotional core.
Who are the main voice actors in WorldEnd?
The principal cast features Ryohei Arai as Willem Kmetsch and Azusa Tadokoro as Chtholly Nota Seniorious. They are joined by Akari Uehara as Nephren, Satomi Sato as Almaria, Machico as Ithea, Inori Minase as Nopht, and Kikuko Inoue as Nygglatho, among others.
Where can you stream WorldEnd?
WorldEnd is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for subscribers. If you prefer to own the series, episodes can be purchased through the Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region, so check your local platform listings.
How was WorldEnd received by critics and audiences?
WorldEnd earned warm praise for its emotional storytelling and atmospheric world-building, standing out in the Spring 2017 anime season. Audiences responded strongly to its bittersweet tone and character depth. Critics noted that while the pacing occasionally stumbles, the series delivers a genuinely moving experience rare in the post-apocalyptic genre.
What is the post-apocalyptic world of WorldEnd like?
The surface world was devastated by monstrous creatures called Beasts, forcing surviving species to flee to floating islands called Regal Ele. Humans are extinct — Willem is the sole exception, having been frozen for 500 years. The sky-dwelling civilization is fragile, defended only by fairy weapons wielding ancient swords called Carillons.
Did WorldEnd receive a sequel or continuation?
The anime itself was not renewed for a second season. However, the story continues in a related light novel series called Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Mou Ichido dake, Aete Mimasuka? (WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Could you please try it one more time?), which serves as a spiritual sequel set in the same universe.
What anime are similar to WorldEnd?
Fans of WorldEnd often enjoy Tengoku Daimakyo for its post-apocalyptic mystery, Gachiakuta for its gritty world-building, and SABIKUI BISCO for its desolate yet adventurous tone. Dr. STONE offers a lighter take on civilization rebuilding, while BNA shares the SATELIGHT animation studio's flair for imaginative world design.
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