"Last Period" review: How long will this endless spiral story continue?

The appeal and evaluation of "Last Period -The Story of an Endless Spiral-"

"Last Period -The Story of an Endless Spiral-" is a TV anime series that aired in 2018 and is based on the game by Happy Elements. Directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki and produced by JCSTAFF, it aired on TOKYO MX and BS11 from April 12th to June 28th, 2018. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and tells the story of those who defeat "Spirals", strange monsters born from despair.

story

"Period" is the name of those who defeat the deformed monster "Spiral" born from despair. Haru, an apprentice Period belonging to the 8th branch of Arc End, also throws himself into the endless battle to break the cycle of despair... However, after a mysterious theft caused the branch to go bankrupt and was abandoned by headquarters, only three Periods remain, including Haru. In order to rebuild the branch, they throw themselves into endless illegal business.

The story depicts the protagonists' struggle to rebuild the branch amid a mixture of despair and hope. Despite facing the practical problem of financial difficulties, the way they overcome these difficulties together with their friends is inspiring to viewers. The setting of illegal business also adds a humorous element that sets it apart from traditional hero stories, giving the whole work a light-hearted tone.

character

The main characters are as follows.

• Haru : Voiced by Natsuki Hanae. A serious and kind-hearted apprentice boy at Period. He works hard every day with Gajeel and Liza on his missions to rebuild the bankrupt 8th Branch.
• Choco : Voiced by Yukari Tamura. A girl who acts together with Haru. She has an elusive and mysterious personality, and sometimes she speaks sharply.
• Liza : Voiced by Mika Kikuchi. A young lady from Blood Realm. She leads Hal and Gajeel with her strong will and intelligence.
• Gagel : Voiced by Ayumu Murase. A beast boy from the Animal Realm. His drive and love for Sapphire are unmatched by anyone in the 8th Branch.
• Miu : Voice actor unknown. Art is the first character Haru befriends. Choco sees him as an emergency food source.

Each of these characters has a unique background and personality, enriching the story. The duo of Haru and Choco in particular is at the center of the work, and their interactions and growth capture the hearts of viewers. Liza's leadership and Gajeel's drive also add depth to the story.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Last Period -The Story of an Endless Spiral-". The original story was written by Happy Elements, the character design was by whoopin, the director was Yoshiaki Iwasaki, the series composition was Hideki Shirane, and the animation character design and general animation director was Mika Takahashi. In addition, the art director was Eiji Iwase, the art setting was Tsukasa Ohira, the color design was Tomomi Ando, ​​the director of photography was Yuki Hirose, the editor was Motoki Niimi, the scripts were Hideki Shirane, Yuki Tanihata, Kenji Sugihara, Kiyosuke Mizukami, Happy Elements, the music was by Manual of Errors, the sound director was Yoshikazu Iwanami, the sound effects were Yasumasa Koyama, the sound production was Magic Capsule, the music production was by NBCUniversal Entertainment, the production was by EGG FIRM, the animation production was by JCSTAFF, and the production was by LAST PERIOD ANIMATION PROJECT.

Thanks to the collaboration of these staff members, the film was produced with high quality and has been praised for its visual beauty and clever storytelling. The quality of the character design and animation in particular left a strong impression on viewers, and the music also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the film.

episode

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: "Notice of Termination" (2018/04/11)
• Episode 2: "Hot Springs Reform" (2018/04/18)
• Episode 3: "Living from Hand to Mouth" (2018/04/25)
• Episode 4: "Ozel Bearer" (2018/05/02)
• Episode 5: "The Name of the Swamp" (2018/05/09)
• Episode 6: "Confessions of a Mask" (2018/05/16)
• Episode 7: "Animal Friends" (2018/05/23)
• Episode 8: "Swimsuit Shell" (2018/05/30)
• Episode 9: "Expanding Galaxy" (2018/06/06)
• Episode 10: "Happy Monster" (2018/06/13)
• Episode 11: "Fictional Story" (2018/06/20)
• Episode 12: "Last Period" (2018/06/27)

Each episode depicts the struggle to rebuild the branch and the growth of the characters, while also weaving in humor and moving elements. In particular, episode 1, "Announcement of the End," plays an important role as the introduction to the story, and episode 12, "Last Period," left a strong impression on viewers as the climax of the story. There are also many episodes that are sure to entertain viewers, such as episode 8, "Swimsuit Shell," and episode 10, "Happy Monster."

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Last Period -The Story of an Endless Spiral-" are as follows.

• OP1
  • Period: 1-12
  • Song Name: Greedy Dreamer
  • Lyricist: no_my
  • Composer: no_my
  • Arrangement: Shoichiro Hirata
  • Sung by: Haru (Natsuki Hanae) x Choco (Yukari Tamura)
• ED1
  • Period: 1-12
  • Song Name: Wiseman's Theme
  • Lyricist: Seiko Fujibayashi
  • Composer: Kaoru Okubo
  • Arrangement: Kaoru Okubo
  • Sung by: Wiseman (Harada Ayaka, Kito Akari, Mano Ayumi)
• IN1
  • Duration: 6
  • Song title: Shining!
  • Lyricist: Naohisa Taniguchi
  • Composer: Naohisa Taniguchi
  • Vocals: Toukiseki [Ruby (Akasaki Chinatsu), Sapphire (Suwa Ayaka), Aquamarine (Suzaki Aya)] Featuring Diamond (Kuno Misaki) / Chorus - Cloe, Kasahara Mei, Himeno Tama

These songs function as important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the opening theme "Yokubari Dreamer" features an impressive exchange between Haru and Choco, enhancing the worldview of the story for the viewer. Additionally, the ending theme "Wiseman's Theme" has a beautiful melody that enhances the story's moving scenes. The insert song "Shining!" was also used in an important scene in the work, capturing the hearts of the viewers.

Related Titles

"Last Period -The Story of an Endless Spiral-" is related to the game "LAST PERIOD: The Story of an Endless Spiral" originally created by Happy Elements. This game delves deeper into the background of the story and details of the characters, and serves as a complement to help viewers enjoy the anime even more. By enjoying the anime and the game together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Last Period - The Story of an Endless Spiral" depicts the protagonists' struggle to rebuild the branch amid a mixture of despair and hope. The way they overcome the practical problem of financial difficulties together with their friends is inspiring to viewers. The setting of illegal business also adds a humorous element that sets it apart from traditional hero stories, giving the whole work a light-hearted tone.

Every element of the series has been highly praised, including the personalities and growth of the characters, the talent of the production staff, the structure of each episode, and the quality of the theme songs and other music. The duo of Haru and Choco in particular are at the heart of the series, and their interactions and growth have captured the hearts of viewers. Liza's leadership and Gajeel's drive also add depth to the story.

This work is highly recommended for viewers who like hero stories and comedies. Also, by enjoying it together with the game "LAST PERIOD: The Story of an Endless Spiral," you can gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of the work. "LAST PERIOD: The Story of an Endless Spiral" depicts the protagonists' struggle to rebuild the branch amid a mix of despair and hope, and is a wonderful work that will provide viewers with both emotion and laughter.