Natsuki Hanae Joins Star-Studded Cast of Apocalypse Hotel TV Anime
Discover how the mysterious alien doctor Ponstin makes a surprising debut in episode 8, reshaping the story’s direction.
Apocalypse Hotel Anime Introduces Alien Doctor Ponstin in Episode 8
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The original TV anime Apocalypse Hotel, produced by CyberAgent and its subsidiary Cygames Pictures, made a notable addition to its cast in episode 8, which aired on Tuesday.
New Character: Alien Doctor Ponstin
Natsuki Hanae has joined the voice cast as Ponstin, a serious, raccoon-dog-shaped alien doctor. The character's appearance adds depth and intrigue to the show's unusual setting.
About the Series
- Premiere: April 8 on NTV
- Streaming Platforms: ABEMA, Lemino, Animate Times, and Crunchyroll.
- Setting: A solitary hotel in Tokyo's Ginza district, in a post-apocalyptic world where society has collapsed and nature is reclaiming the land.
- Plot: The story follows Yachiyo, a hotel management robot, who continues running the Ginzarō hotel with other robotic staff, awaiting the return of humans.
Creative Team & Production
- Director: Kana Shundo, known for Saga of Tanya the Evil, Princess Connect! Re:Dive, and Luminous Witches.
- Character Design: Izumi Takemoto (creator of Teke Teke My Heart and Garden Shimai), who is also drawing the manga spinoff.
- Animation Design: Natsuki Yokoyama
- Series Scripts: Shigeru Murakoshi
- Music Composition: Yoshiaki Fujisawa
Series and Spinoff
The anime series depicts a deserted hotel in a world where humanity has vanished. A spinoff manga titled Apocalypse Hotel Pusupusu (Sputtering) started on April 11 on Takeshobo's Storia Dash manga website, with original character designer Izumi Takemoto illustrating it.
Studio Highlights
Cygames Pictures recently produced Brave Bang Bravern! (2024) and is currently working on the anime adaptation of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, based on Taiyo Kuzumi's manga and part of Cygames' popular Uma Musume franchise.
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