Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair
2018 • J.C.STAFF
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2018
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy
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.
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Last Period: the journey to the end of the despair was released in 2018 as an anime adaptation of the mobile role-playing game developed by Happy Elements. Produced by J.C.Staff, the series serves as a comedic, self-aware reimagining of the game's fantasy setting, which involves characters known as Perio battling monsters born from human despair. The transition from a mobile game to television required a shift in tone, leaning heavily into meta-humor and fourth-wall-breaking gags to distinguish itself within the crowded genre of game-based anime.
The production was directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki, a veteran known for his work on numerous lighthearted and action-oriented series. The team opted for a vibrant, expressive visual style that prioritized comedic timing over the high-fantasy seriousness found in the original game's narrative. Upon its release, the series received attention for its willingness to poke fun at gacha gaming tropes and the broader anime industry, garnering a niche following that appreciated its satirical take on familiar RPG archetypes.
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