
Akira Himegami
main character



When growing tensions around AI spark civil unrest, Akira is caught in the crossfire when he protects his girlfriend from an assassin’s bullet. Hundreds of years later, he awakens from cryogenic sleep to an unfamiliar world. As he struggles to come to terms with his new reality, he bonds with an android called Yugure, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his girlfriend. Now, he must ask himself what love means in a world where technology has changed the very fabric of society. (Source: HIDIVE) Note: Includes Prologue.
Only if you enjoy action, drama and romance, especially stories with robots, heterosexual, artificial intelligence.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 31% of 7.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #72 most popular anime of 2025.
14.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
12 episodes are listed.
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Yes. Dusk Beyond the End of the World has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 2025.
No sequel is listed for Dusk Beyond the End of the World as of October 2026.
No. Dusk Beyond the End of the World is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World was animated by P.A.WORKS.
The opening, "Platform", is performed by Uru.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World is listed on HIDIVE, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.