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WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us? (Novel) #5
WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?, Vol. 5
Willem didn't get a chance to keep his promise as he breaks the barrier of Chanteur, the First Beast Who Laments for the Moon. In the ensuing aftermath, a young Visitor is separated from her sky fish, Carmine Lake, and for now, she spends her time with a certain "Billem" whose memories have been sealed away. Elsewhere, the duty of fighting the dangers that threaten their home has fallen to Ithea and Rhantolk as Aurora, the Second Beast Who Pierces, comes ever closer to Regule Aire...
260 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2016
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February 18, 2020
Rejoice! This series is finally over! Put it in the back of your mind and forget it as soon as possible.
In the end, a terrible ending for a boring series seems like par for the course.
Sometimes, this style of publication suffers from a cultural dichotomy wherein westerners don't really understand Japanese culture or thinking. Sometimes awkward translation can add to that confusion. This series did NOT suffer from those issues. This series suffered from an author that seemed to enjoy unhappy and weak characters that were along for the ride because they could not make a difference.
The basic idea for the series was very good. The execution was poor. The writing was solid, it was the fatalistic to the point of depressive as a main component of plot development that killed this series.
In the end, a terrible ending for a boring series seems like par for the course.
Sometimes, this style of publication suffers from a cultural dichotomy wherein westerners don't really understand Japanese culture or thinking. Sometimes awkward translation can add to that confusion. This series did NOT suffer from those issues. This series suffered from an author that seemed to enjoy unhappy and weak characters that were along for the ride because they could not make a difference.
The basic idea for the series was very good. The execution was poor. The writing was solid, it was the fatalistic to the point of depressive as a main component of plot development that killed this series.
December 4, 2020
A very unique and heartfelt light novel.... This series is like the definition of bittersweet.
April 10, 2024
I came across this as an anime. The first 1 minute of the anime instantly hooked me in. The dialogue and the melancholy was so well mixed. I finished the anime and immediately picked up the light novel series.
The light novel is very well written. Initially the idea of this world and powerful fairies being used a weapons and beast people were weird to me but as I kept going I only loved it more and more.
The romance may feel forced to readers/watchers because it shouldn’t make sense for someone to fall in love that easily, but once you read vol 4 it all make sense. I loved Ctholly and Williem dynamics.
The story seems fantasy at first but towards vol 4, it begins to see scifi-y but that aspect is never fully explored, which I'm glad they didn’t.
I already stated I loved the main two characters, but apart from them there had been so many other characters that were all so diverse and enjoyable. Nephren didn’t have much role upto vol 3, but from vol 4 she picks up her screentime.
The anime ending is sad, but incomplete. Which is obvious since the anime only covers upto Volume 3. Reading Volume 4&5 gave me a good enough ending. But still sad.
There is a vol EX, which is extra stories basically.
There is also another sequel series tilted "WorldEnd: What Do You Do At The End Of The World, Will You Meet Me, Once More?" This takes place 5 years after main series to explore on the lives of the characters. But I haven’t read that one because no translation after vol 3.
Simply put, I loved WorldEnd: What Do You Do At The End Of The World, Are You Busy, Will You Save Us?. I laughed, I cried. I savoured the Death Flags in every two pages.
The light novel is very well written. Initially the idea of this world and powerful fairies being used a weapons and beast people were weird to me but as I kept going I only loved it more and more.
The romance may feel forced to readers/watchers because it shouldn’t make sense for someone to fall in love that easily, but once you read vol 4 it all make sense. I loved Ctholly and Williem dynamics.
The story seems fantasy at first but towards vol 4, it begins to see scifi-y but that aspect is never fully explored, which I'm glad they didn’t.
I already stated I loved the main two characters, but apart from them there had been so many other characters that were all so diverse and enjoyable. Nephren didn’t have much role upto vol 3, but from vol 4 she picks up her screentime.
The anime ending is sad, but incomplete. Which is obvious since the anime only covers upto Volume 3. Reading Volume 4&5 gave me a good enough ending. But still sad.
There is a vol EX, which is extra stories basically.
There is also another sequel series tilted "WorldEnd: What Do You Do At The End Of The World, Will You Meet Me, Once More?" This takes place 5 years after main series to explore on the lives of the characters. But I haven’t read that one because no translation after vol 3.
Simply put, I loved WorldEnd: What Do You Do At The End Of The World, Are You Busy, Will You Save Us?. I laughed, I cried. I savoured the Death Flags in every two pages.
April 30, 2018
English translation thoughts:
The world of 'sukasuka' is indeed captivating and makes you feel special especially when humans are considered as 'ancient', 'extinct' and historically despised.
Sukasuka sets its own concept of god and universe uniquely that it really makes you wonder throughout the reading (which kept you going lol). Experience the world through the eye of fallen famed hero few hundred years (I can't remember) back.
Unfortunately for whatever reason, the finale ends up being butchered quite abruptly and I guess people are left with only 1 big question mark after finished reading it: "Seriously?"
All in all, it's a good read that can make you kept going (only if you're interested with the universe).
The world of 'sukasuka' is indeed captivating and makes you feel special especially when humans are considered as 'ancient', 'extinct' and historically despised.
Sukasuka sets its own concept of god and universe uniquely that it really makes you wonder throughout the reading (which kept you going lol). Experience the world through the eye of fallen famed hero few hundred years (I can't remember) back.
Unfortunately for whatever reason, the finale ends up being butchered quite abruptly and I guess people are left with only 1 big question mark after finished reading it: "Seriously?"
All in all, it's a good read that can make you kept going (only if you're interested with the universe).
October 12, 2020
I already miss the characters, and wish I knew what happened after the series ends. It left so much open, but didn't feel incomplete. Not sure what the sequel series covers, but there is still so much more about this world I want to know!
June 2, 2018
So much feelings in this volume..
November 15, 2019
A tragic end or a celebrated one. Who won the last battle and what holds of this future of our protagonist is yet to be revealed. But what we know that he is here, yet fighting and yet to lose.
December 20, 2019
Excellent ending for an excellent story
November 10, 2020
Amazing story. I loved it and I will need to take some time to say goodbye to this series.
November 5, 2021
Such a wonderful ending to a wonderful series
January 29, 2024
What an ending. The vibe to this series is everything I've wanted.
December 13, 2024
I have a question, why does every female character have a crush on Willem? I mean he’s nice but so is the guy at the local gas station
October 31, 2025
An interesting "end" at the end of the world that still opens up to new beginnings.
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