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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 12, 2018 – June 28, 2018
- Season
- Spring 2018
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Yoshiaki Iwasaki
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Parody88%Meta80%Ensemble Cast60%Episodic20%Magic20%Kemonomimi20%Kuudere20%
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Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair
ラストピリオド －終わりなき螺旋の物語－• Last Period: Owarinaki Rasen no Monogatari
Synopsis
The story takes place in a world where fantastic beasts called "Spirals" are born from isolation. Those who can defeat the beasts are called "Periods." Haru is an apprentice Period who belongs to the Arc End 8th Branch. However, after a mysterious theft incident, there is an economic collapse, and the Arc End headquarters abandons the 8th Division, leaving only three Periods left, including Haru. Haru and the other two Periods start their work to rebuild the 8th Division. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair?
Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 22% of 3,464 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 7.2K AniList users who started it, 22.4% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 4.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially parody, meta, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Yoshiaki Iwasaki
- Series composition
- Hideki Shirane
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Yokubari Dreamer” by Yukari Tamura & Natsuki Hanae
Endings (1)
- ED1“Wiseman no Theme” by Akari Kitou & Ayumi Mano · eps 1-8, 10-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair FAQ
How many episodes does Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair have?
Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair finished?
Yes. Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair has finished airing — the final episode aired June 28, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair?
No sequel is listed for Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair as of October 2026.
Is Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair based on a video game?
Yes. Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair adapts the video game.
Who animated Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair?
Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki.
Who sings the opening of Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair?
The opening, "Yokubari Dreamer", is performed by Yukari Tamura & Natsuki Hanae.
Where can I watch Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair?
Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.