The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Sakae Saito’s Touring After the Apocalypse (Shūmatsu Tsūringu) has released a new main trailer, offering a deeper look into its post-apocalyptic road trip and announcing its opening and ending theme songs, key staff, and confirmed October 2025 premiere.
Journey Through a Ruined World: Plot and Trailer Insights
The newly unveiled main trailer showcases the series’ two protagonists, Yoko and Airi, as they embark on a unique road trip across a vibrant yet desolated Japan. Despite the collapse of civilization, the duo embraces the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks, transforming a grim reality into a sightseeing adventure. Yen Press, which licenses the manga in English, describes the story as two girls riding through the desolate ruins, making the most of having the country’s most popular tourist spots to themselves.
Musical Accompaniments for the End of Days
The trailer also provided the first listen to the anime’s theme songs. The opening song, titled “Touring,” will be performed by Conton Candy, while Myuk will handle the ending song, “Glide.” Both tracks are featured prominently in the new trailer, setting the tone for the series’ unique blend of post-apocalyptic exploration and heartfelt journey.
The Creative Minds Behind the Adaptation
Studio Nexus is animating the series, with Aniplex also involved in its production. The main staff bringing Sakae Saito’s manga to life includes:
- Director: Yoshinobu Tokumoto (Comic Girls)
- Series Composer and Scriptwriter: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Shangri-la Frontier)
- Character Designer and Chief Animation Director: Usaku Myochin
- Background Art Director: Lee Beom-seon (BON.Corp)
- Compositing Director: Takeshi Hirooka (The Eminence in Shadow)
- Music: Kenichiro Suehiro
The voice cast for the main characters has also been announced, with Konomi Inagaki portraying Yoko and Miyu Tomita voicing Airi.
From Manga to Anime: The Source Material
Touring After the Apocalypse is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Sakae Saito. The manga began serialization in KADOKAWA’s Dengeki Maoh magazine in September 2020 and has seven volumes released as of March 2025. Its unique premise of finding beauty and adventure in a post-apocalyptic landscape has garnered a dedicated following, and its anime adaptation is eagerly awaited by fans. The anime’s premiere in October 2025 is set to bring this quiet yet compelling journey to the screen.
