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WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? 2017

★ 8.0/10 · 145 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us??

WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy?

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 11, 2017
Last aired
Jun 27, 2017
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
AT-X
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“A lone survivor awakens centuries later to protect fragile fairy‑weapon girls in a sky‑bound world.”

Reasons to watch
  • Emotional story of sacrifice
  • Unique floating island setting
  • Animated sci‑fi adventure
Keep in mind
  • Pacing can feel slow for some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy bittersweet tales of survival and fragile heroes in a fantastical sky realm.

The series is a TV‑14 fantasy with melancholy themes and occasional combat, suited for teen and older audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Who is the main protagonist?

Willem Kmetsch, a lone survivor burdened by past failure, is the central character.

What are the fairy weapons?

They are young girls referred to as fairy weapons, created to combat the beasts threatening humanity.

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.

What genres describe the series?

It is an animated series blending action‑adventure, sci‑fi, and fantasy elements.