---
title: "WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/worldend-what-are-you-doing-at-the-end-of-the-world-are-you-busy-will-you-save-us-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 70639
imdb_id: "tt6819736"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 145
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/worldend-what-are-you-doing-at-the-end-of-the-world-are-you-busy-will-you-save-us-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? is a 2017 television series that depicts a world following an attack by unidentified monsters known as beasts. This catastrophic event resulted in the destruction of many species, including humans. The surviving species have abandoned the ground to reside on a floating island referred to as Regal Ele. The narrative follows Willem Kmetsch, an associate hero who wakes up five hundred years after the initial conflict. Living in despair as the only survivor of his kind, he struggles with the realization that he was unable to protect those he cared for. The series explores this setting through the experiences of Willem and a group of young girls known as fairy weapons. It is characterized as a fleeting and sad story centered on these characters as they navigate existence in a world shaped by the aftermath of the beasts. Through these interactions, the show examines the remnants of a civilization forced to live above the clouds.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone survivor awakens centuries later to protect fragile fairy‑weapon girls in a sky‑bound world."

### Why Watch
- Emotional story of sacrifice
- Unique floating island setting
- Animated sci‑fi adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a TV‑14 fantasy with melancholy themes and occasional combat, suited for teen and older audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: melancholy, post-apocalyptic, fantasy, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryohei Arai** as *Willem Kmetsch (voice)*
- **Azusa Tadokoro** as *Chtholly Nota Seniorious (voice)*
- **Akari Uehara** as *Nephren Ruq Insania (voice)*
- **Satomi Sato** as *Almaria Duffner (voice)*
- **Machico** as *Ithea Myse Valgulious (voice)*
- **Tomomi Mizuma** as *Tiat (voice)*
- **Inori Minase** as *Nopht Keh Desperatio (voice)*
- **Hina Kino** as *Collon (voice)*
- **Manaka Iwami** as *Lakhesh (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Nygglatho (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of WorldEnd?
The series follows Willem Kmetsch, the only surviving human, who awakens 500 years after a monster invasion to protect the remaining fairy‑weapon girls living on a floating island.

### Q: Who is the main protagonist?
Willem Kmetsch, a lone survivor burdened by past failure, is the central character.

### Q: What are the fairy weapons?
They are young girls referred to as fairy weapons, created to combat the beasts threatening humanity.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
Survivors live on a floating island called Regal Ele, suspended above the clouds after the world’s surface was devastated.

### Q: What genres describe the series?
It is an animated series blending action‑adventure, sci‑fi, and fantasy elements.

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