How long is Twilight of the Cockroaches?

Twilight of the Cockroaches runs 105 minutes (1 h 45 min).

Is Twilight of the Cockroaches finished?

Yes. Twilight of the Cockroaches has finished airing — the final episode aired November 21, 1987.

Is Twilight of the Cockroaches based on a manga?

No. Twilight of the Cockroaches is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.

Who animated Twilight of the Cockroaches?

Twilight of the Cockroaches was animated by Animation Staff Room and MADHOUSE.

Where can I watch Twilight of the Cockroaches?

Twilight of the Cockroaches is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.

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5.1

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Anime DetailsFINISHED

Format:MOVIE

Episodes:1

Episode Length:105 mins

Season:FALL 1987

Studio:Animation Staff Room

Source:original

Estimated watch time

1h 45m

⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Anthropomorphism79%Mixed Media79%Female Protagonist60%Heterosexual60%War50%Kaiju40%Male Protagonist40%

MOVIEFINISHED1987 FALL5.1 / 10 AniList score

Twilight of the Cockroaches

Name: Twilight of the Cockroaches
Genre: Drama
Rating: 5.1

ゴキブリたちの黄昏• Gokiburi-tachi no Tasogare

Drama

Synopsis & Story

Hybrid film with animated cockroaches interacting with live-action actors. In a trashy bachelor pad lived a colony of roaches who were able to roam freely for food or for games. Because of the homeowner being gentle with the roaches, they have no fear of traps, spray, or being stepped on. However when the homeowner starts bringing over a woman over, life starts to change for the roaches who are already living an easy life. (Source: Anime News Network)

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Where to Watch Officially

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Featured Cast & Voice Actors

Naomi

main character

Rebecca Forstadt

ENGLISH

Atsuko Asano

JAPANESE

Hans

main character

Gregory Snegoff

ENGLISH

Ichiro

main character

Stephen Apostolina

ENGLISH

The Shrine

supporting character

Tanie Kitabayashi

JAPANESE

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Twilight of the Cockroaches: should you watch it?

At a glance

Twilight of the Cockroaches has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 51/100 — 14% of 285 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 465 AniList users who started it, 6.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 387 have finished it.

As a 105-minute film, it fits in a single evening.

Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially anthropomorphism, mixed media, female protagonist, heterosexual.

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Twilight of the Cockroaches FAQ

How long is Twilight of the Cockroaches?: Twilight of the Cockroaches runs 105 minutes (1 h 45 min).
Is Twilight of the Cockroaches finished?: Yes. Twilight of the Cockroaches has finished airing — the final episode aired November 21, 1987.
Is Twilight of the Cockroaches based on a manga?: No. Twilight of the Cockroaches is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Twilight of the Cockroaches?: Twilight of the Cockroaches was animated by Animation Staff Room and MADHOUSE.
Where can I watch Twilight of the Cockroaches?: Twilight of the Cockroaches is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.