The eagerly anticipated original anime series Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Japanese: Towa no Yūgure), from animation studio P.A. Works, has officially unveiled its ending theme song, “Two Of Us,” performed by artist Hana Hope. The revelation came with the release of the anime’s second promotional video, generating excitement among fans as the series recently began its broadcast.
Unveiling “Two Of Us”
Hana Hope’s “Two Of Us” serves as the poignant closing theme for Dusk Beyond the End of the World, a sci-fi drama set to explore profound themes of love and existence in a transformed future. The song was prominently featured in the second promotional video for the series, offering viewers an early listen to its emotional melody and lyrics. This reveal has heightened anticipation for the series, praised for its blend of futuristic storytelling and compelling character dynamics.
Hana Hope’s Contribution to the Soundtrack
Hana Hope’s distinctive vocals are expected to contribute significantly to the anime’s atmospheric storytelling. “Two Of Us” is designed to complement the series’ mysterious and futuristic narrative, setting a reflective tone at the close of each episode. The music for Dusk Beyond the End of the World is composed by Masahiro Tokuda.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World Series Details
Dusk Beyond the End of the World is an original Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The series officially premiered with a prologue episode (“Episode 0”) on September 25, 2025, with the first full episode following on October 2, 2025, airing on MBS and TBS’s “Super Animeism Turbo” programming block. For international audiences, HIDIVE holds the exclusive streaming rights in North America and other key markets. HIDIVE also hosted the world premiere of the first two episodes at Anime NYC on August 24.
Plot and Setting
The anime delves into a post-apocalyptic, science fiction world. The story centers on Akira Himegami, a high school student who enters cold sleep and wakes up 200 years later to a war-ravaged world. In this new era, society is governed by an organization called OWEL, and a system known as “Elsie” (or “LC”) has replaced traditional marriage. Akira encounters an android named Yugure, who bears a striking resemblance to his girlfriend, Towasa, and proposes marriage to him. Believing Towasa to still be alive, Akira embarks on a journey with Yugure to find her. The series promises to explore themes of love and relationships in various forms, including between humans and androids, within a world transformed by advanced AI and societal shifts.
Key Staff and Cast
Naokatsu Tsuda, known for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, is directing the anime at P.A. Works and is also handling the series composition. Original character designs are provided by manga creator Midori Tayama, with Yoshiko Saitō adapting these designs for animation.
The main voice cast includes:
- Shūichirō Umeda as Akira Himegami
- Yui Ishikawa as Yugure
- Ai Kayano as Towasa Ōmaki
Uru performs the opening theme song titled “Platform.” The combination of Uru’s powerful opening and Hana Hope’s heartfelt ending theme is expected to make the soundtrack a significant highlight of the series.
