Original Anime Towa no Yūgure Announced for Studios 25th Anniversary
The upcoming anime Towa no Yūgure is an original production by P.A. Works celebrating their 25th anniversary, set to premiere in October 2025 as part of MBS/TBS’s Super Animeism Turbo programming block. Directed and written by the acclaimed Naokatsu Tsuda, the series features character designs by Midori Tayama and Yoshiko Saitō, with a compelling soundtrack composed by Masahiro Tokuda. Set in a beautifully depicted post-apocalyptic world, it marks P.A. Works’ first venture into fully original sci-fi storytelling tied to their milestone year.
The story centers on Akira Himegami, a man who awakens from 200 years of cryogenic sleep to a drastically changed world now governed by the enigmatic organization Owel. Soon after, he encounters Yūgure, an android who proposes marriage, though Akira remains convinced that his former love, Towasa Ōmaki, still lives somewhere in this new reality. Together, Akira and Yūgure embark on a quest to uncover the truth—and possibly, to reconnect with his mysterious past.
With its blend of science fiction, emotional drama, and the existential question of love surviving through centuries, Towa no Yūgure looks to be a standout addition to the Fall 2025 anime calendar. P.A. Works’ dedication to high-quality animation and original storytelling suggests this series could be one of the season’s most notable premieres. Fans of deep, character-driven sci-fi are advised to mark their calendars for October—this promises to be a journey worth watching.
