The upcoming original anime series, Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Japanese: Towa no Yūgure), has announced the addition of four new cast members to its roster. Miyuki Sawashiro, Tomori Kusunoki, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Yōhei Azakami will join the P.A. Works production, which is set to debut its prologue “Episode 0” on September 25, 2025, with the first official episode following on October 2, 2025. HIDIVE will exclusively stream the series.
Esteemed Voice Actors Join the Cast
The newly revealed voice actors will portray key characters in the futuristic sci-fi drama. Miyuki Sawashiro will voice Yoiyami, an android resembling Yugure and a commander of the OWEL special forces. Tomori Kusunoki takes on the role of Hakubo, another android with Yugure’s likeness, also serving as an OWEL special forces commander. Toshiyuki Morikawa is cast as Oboro, a kind-hearted man who operates a general store. Finally, Yōhei Azakami will voice Yokurata, a historian and former OWEL employee.
These additions complement an already announced main cast, which includes Shūichirō Umeda as Akira Himegami, Yui Ishikawa as Yugure, Ai Kayano as Towasa Ōmaki, and Miyu Tomita as Amoru.
A Glimpse into a War-Ravaged Future
Dusk Beyond the End of the World centers on Akira Himegami, a high school student who awakens 200 years in the future after undergoing cold sleep. He discovers a world ravaged by war and now governed by a new unified organization called OWEL. In this transformed society, a system known as “Elsie” (or “LC”) has replaced traditional marriage.
Upon his awakening, Akira encounters an android named Yugure, who bears a striking resemblance to his former girlfriend, Towasa Ōmaki. To Akira’s surprise, Yugure immediately proposes marriage to him. Convinced that Towasa must still be alive in this new world, Akira embarks on a journey with Yugure to find her, exploring the evolving forms of love and relationships between humans and androids in this futuristic setting.
Production Details and Release
The anime is an original series produced by P.A. Works, commemorating the studio’s 25th anniversary. Naokatsu Tsuda, known for his work on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, is directing the series and overseeing the scripts. Manga creator Midori Tayama is credited with the original character designs, which are being adapted for animation by Yoshiko Saitō. Masahiro Tokuda is composing the music for the series.
The opening theme song, “Platform,” is performed by Uru, while Hana Hope provides the ending theme song, “Two Of Us”. Fans can look forward to experiencing this emotional and mysterious journey when “Episode 0” airs on September 25, followed by the official series premiere on October 2, 2025.
