Series synopsis
Train to the End of the World, also known as 終末トレインどこへいく？ is a Japanese animation comedy action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on April 1, 2024. It ended on June 24, 2024. It stars Chika Anzai, Azumi Waki, Erisa Kuon and Hina Kino.
In a seemingly ordinary rural town, something strange is happening to the residents. But Shizuru Chikura is more concerned for her missing friend. Determined to find her, Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train and travel to the outside world, unsure if they'll make it back alive. As they venture toward the unknown, the question looms: What awaits them at the final stop?
Premise
In a seemingly ordinary rural town, something strange is happening to the residents. But Shizuru Chikura is more concerned for her missing friend. Determined to find her, Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train and travel to the outside world, unsure if they'll make it back alive. As they venture toward the unknown, the question looms: What awaits them at the final stop?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chika Anzai as Shizuru Chikura (voice)
- Azumi Waki as Nadeshiko 'Nadeko' Hoshi (voice)
- Erisa Kuon as Reimi Kuga (voice)
- Hina Kino as Akira Shinonome (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Yoka Nakatomi (voice)
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Zenjiro (voice)
Guest cast
- Konomi Kohara as Mito Kuroki (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Poison Pontaro (voice)
- Atsushi Abe as Boss (voice)
- Yuichi Nakamura as Chaos (voice)
- Masayoshi Sugawara as Eisaku (voice)
- Yuka Iguchi as Makoto Angstrom Gappa (voice)
- Yuki Otani as Higurashi & Aburazemi Quarter (voice)
- Shinya Fukumatsu as Iguana-sensei (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Shizuru's father (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Keiko Matsuta (voice)
- Koudai Sakai as Calico Cat (voice)
- Yu Shimamura as Mini Woman (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | April 24, 2024 | June 26, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 12 | April 1, 2024 | June 24, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mini Anime 01 - Which is More Important: Money or Love? This mini-episode poses the classic question: Which is more important — money or love? It likely features characters debating or reflecting on the value of both in life, often with humorous or heartfelt moments. |
April 24, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mini Anime 02 - If You Were to Go to a Deserted Island, What Would You Bring With You? The characters probably share their choices, sparking amusing conversations or friendly debates. |
May 1, 2024 |
| 3 |
Mini Anime 03 - When Do You Eat a Strawberry on Your Cake? Mini Anime 03 - When Do You Eat a Strawberry on Your Cake? |
May 8, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'll Be Going Now Two years after the world as we know it has ended, Shizuru leads an uneventful life in her hometown of Agano. But one day, she finds a clue that will lead her on a journey into the unknown to find her missing friend. |
April 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Suppose, Maybe, Presumably Shizuru and the others depart on their journey to Ikebukuro, but find that they are woefully lacking in supplies. As they ride along the Koma River, they spot a mysterious, long-necked shadow. |
April 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Short, Happy, and Easy The gang finds themselves welcomed by the friendly townsfolk of Higashi-Agano. Akira, however, can't shake the feeling that all is not as it seems with their generous hosts. |
April 15, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 1, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |