The official The World Ends With You Twitter account revealed that Ilya Kuvshinov will be working on the ending for the anime. Additionally, the Twitter released two visuals created by the illustrator featuring Neku Sakuraba and Shiki Misaki. You can expect more information regarding the animated series to come at a later date.
Most recently, Ilya Kuvshinov was tied to the Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 animated series. Kuvshinov oversaw the character designs for Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 as well as The Wonderland. As you can see below, Kuvshinov retains his signature style for The World Ends With You anime ending.
🔥EDアニメーションにイリヤ・クブシノブ氏の起用が決定🔥
世界的人気イラストレーターであるイリヤ・クブシノブ氏 (@Kuvshinov_Ilya)がエンディングアニメーションを手掛けます✨
放送に先駆け、アニメーションのカットを先行公開✨
放送をお楽しみに✨ #TWEWY #すばせか #すばせかアニメ pic.twitter.com/sYsXv2oyek— すばらしきこのせかい 公式アカウント (@TWEWY_PR) March 8, 2021
This announcement comes ahead of The World Ends With You UG Shibuya Fes. This special event will allow viewers to catch a sneak peak at the first episode of the animated adaptation. Additionally, unique merchandise will be for sale at the event. A physical venue will be available for attendees to visit, however a digital option is available as well. Attendance is entirely for free. However, if you want to watch the first episode of The World Ends With You anime before it officially releases, you’ll need to purchase a ticket.
The official The World Ends With You YouTube channel uploaded a new trailer featuring the ending song for the anime. The song, performed by ASCA, is titled “Carpe Diem.” You can watch the short trailer below.
The World Ends With You: The Animation will air in April 2021. Funimation will be handling the North American release.
