Afterlost

About AfterLost

Afterlost is a gripping apocalyptic thriller anime TV series that premiered in 2019. Based on a smartphone game, Afterlost takes the viewers into the mysterious story of a city that vanished overnight, leaving only a message, 'Lost.' The story revolves around Yuki, the sole survivor, who joins forces with a deliveryman, Takuya, in a quest to solve the enigma around this missing city, faced with numerous conflicts, adventures, and manipulations, they unravel the deep web of secrets connecting their fates to the vanished city.

Making / Production

The series is an adaptation of the 2017 video game Tokyo Hōkai Gakuen. Animation studio Madhouse and Pony Canyon got together to bring to life this game as an anime series. The direction was executed by Shigeyuki Miya, with scriptwriting by Shingo Irie.

Actors

• Kana Hanazawa (Yuki) - Hanazawa delicately portrays the complex character of Yuki, the lone survivor and the emotional anchor of the series. She carries the weight of being the epitome of hope and despair simultaneously.
• Tomokazu Sugita (Takuya) - Sugita brings forth the reluctant hero in Takuya with true grace and precision. He is the perfect foil to Yuki's confusion and despair, with his grounded nature and a focused outlook on their quest.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series 'Afterlost' is an adaptation of a smartphone game, making its storytelling narrative unique and engaging.
• It was developed by a team of Madhouse and Pony Canyon, very renowned in the anime industry.

Quotes

• "In the empty expanse of this world that once held seven million people, all we have left is despair."
• "The only thing we can trust is our resolve. That’s how we keep going"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Kono Omoi o Nosete" by Moka Sato provides a touching opening to the series.
• The ending theme "Swallowtail Butterfly" by Yanagi Nagi beautifully captures the emotions the series leaves us with.