Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou

soo, I just finished watching girls' last trip and I need to write something about it.

to be honest, first three or four episodes were just boring (if it was a shaft production, it would be ok for me to watch it without any problems, because shaft is a firm that specializes in this type of animation). i mean, i expected much more from this type of anime. many scenes were illogical and the characters pretended that nothing was actually happening.
even when Kanazawa appeared, i didn't find anything interesting about this show.

oh god, i was so wrong back then.

shoujo shuumatsu ryokou is an anime, ... where at first it seemed to be an illogical and weird show, but actually it isn't. probably you, like me, will understand the whole anime in the end. so it's actually very sad show. i almost cried at the end when i realized the plot and what actually happened to the other characters.

also, girls' last trip has so beautiful soundtracks! i mean, just listen to the song that Yuu made with using raindrops.

well, that's all. thanks for reading it.
and also, this is my first review and english is not my first language (i don't use google translator tho), so i'm sure that there are so many mistakes in that what I wrote, so soooorryyy!
~.~

I watched this one thanks to a recommendation from my boyfriend, the only thing I knew about this before watching it was the OP and how silly and cute Yuuri was.

I wasn't expecting much when I initially started watching it, but as I watched more and more of the anime I fell in love with everything it had to offer.

The few characters in his cast, the devastated and melancholic world, the tender relationship between Chito and Yuuri and etc. were damn good.

I don't regret having seen it at all, if you have free time and want to see something entertaining, this series is for you

An ... absolute 9/10

Girl last tour is one of my personal favorite show but it's clearly not an anime everyone can enjoy. If you are not into slice of life about « cute girl doing cute thing » and where there’s no real scenario and things are moving slowly because it’s more about contemplation and the dialogues, there's a lot of chances you’ll find it boring. But I'm personally into this, so what did I thought about it.

Has I said, there's no real story in the anime, each episode are divide into sections and they can all be roughly resumed "the two main character found something, they talk about it, ... they move on". They have a goal, but the goal itself is just a pretext for them to move on (which is a good thing considering the different messages of the anime). Even the world itself at first doesn't seems to have a story, but actually, through different element in the background, flashback, little thing said by some characters, you can still build a story of how the world ended up like this. And this is something I really liked, telling a story though detail and letting your spectator interpreting it the way he wants.

The visuals are great. In therms of animation there are some great scene but most of the time it's just good but there's also some times when GCI is used that feel kinda hod (not always, sometimes it even looks great). The light is very pretty and I like how it is used during the anime. But the backgrounds and decors are really something else, it's not only great, it serve multiple purpose, has I said it can give you details on the world and it's nature but it also emphasize the fact that the two mane character doesn't know anything about this world because of how weird and alien the city, the building, places like graveyard and everything else looks compared to our world, so even us, spectator, are lost and don't know anything about the world at first ( like the two girl we are following).

The sound design is great and only the first 2 minutes of the first episode is enough to understand it. But the music is something I personally liked even more, the world is usually silent but when the anime gives you some music they are really good. But it’s even better when the anime is using music to say something, I’m particularly thinking about “the sound of rain” section in episode 5.

The characters are very simple in their design and personality. Its your cute moe art style and there is the "smart" one and the "dumb" one. But in reality they are a little bit more complex, both are ignorant and smart on they own way, both value things differently and different ways of apprehend things that are happening to them. In a certain ways they are opposed to each other but they also influence each other. They are different enough to give interesting point of view and they influence each other so they can come to so agreement at the end of their discussion.
Because yes, a big part of the anime is about the dialogue. In a world where they know nothing about they will ask themselves about what is god and why people believe in it? What is the point of living? What is a house ( which tells a lot about the characters)? What is culture? And so many more question that often end with some kind of answer but it’s never fully answered (which is personally my favorite way of handling those types of theme in fiction because it leave you with your own interpretation and knowledge to continue the debate). On of the main theme that persiste during the whole anime is the theme of war which is, I think, very well handeled.
But there are also section where characters are not having those more “deep” discussion. Some section are more close to what you could consider “slice of life”. Some may find those section not very interesting compared to those where the characters are discussing more important theme, but personally, I really liked those, they are very comfy and also shows own they are surviving in this world.

Overall, I enjoyed this anime a lot. The different theme the anime go through are very interesting, some could be more developed, the art is great and I had a really good and comfy time watching it. Again, not everyone will like it and it’s totally normal, but personally it’s totally my type of anime.

I'd happily oblige to give this anime a 10 out of 10 in everything this anime has done: characters, setting, atmosphere, sound and all. But that wouldn't do this justice now, wouldn't it?

Also, this is my first review, so don't spam hate on me, please:
The setting of this anime, an apocalyptic aftermath on a massive multi-layered city, truly provided a different or bizarre but interesting tone to the post-apocalypse genre. Loneliness, calmness, a sense of discovery and the value of companionship; Girls Last Tour definitely brought these aspects to life in a way I have never seen, known or thought of before.

Seeing our two characters ... travel together and discovering some slices of life from the past makes them seem so small compared to the vast, almost endless metal world they are surviving in with few to almost no lifeforms but them. With only each other as companions and protection, it can even make one feel a sense of calm loneliness and solitude (or hopelessness, even).

As one who has little to no experience in composing sound and music, I have absolutely no idea why the soundtrack and opening and ending themes were so fitting for this anime's unusually interesting caliber, but overall audio is just absolutely splendid. Different but definitely not out of place.

And the emotions and personalities of Yuu and Chito; where this anime lacked in character variety, it easily made up for in chemistry and emotion. Both characters aren't empty, soulless husks consumed by hopelessness in their circumstances, and while I wouldn't say they aren't filled with hope either (not that I've seen), they definitely show that any day they wake up is just another step on their endless adventure across dead civilization. Yuu may be boisterous and a crack shot, but she happens to lack brains; Chito is the smart and reserved type yet she lacks brawn (couldn't think of a better word) which her partner easily compensates.

Overall, for those looking for a different slice-of-life anime, this one is for you.

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What is the reason that we are alive? Why do we exist? Are we really born with a great purpose in our lives?

Certainly you’ve already asked yourself about that at some point in your life, we all went through some more reflective moments where we tried to validate our attitudes and values to be able to move on...however, if I say that everything you have built and conquered, where even your own existence, will be forgotten in time? That's exactly what Girls' Last Tour, or Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou, Tsukumizu's original work, tries to answer us in his Anime as a whole

The story takes place in ... a post-apocalyptic world where civilization and humanity have been completely destroyed, leaving only our main characters Chito, or Chii, and Yuuri, or Yuu. Chii is the brain and "leader" of the team, being responsible for thinking about alternatives and reading any messages they encounter along the way. Yuu is the “muscle” of the pair, being taller and well dispersed, she is responsible for the menial tasks and for protecting Chii from any problems.

Chii and Yuu were younger when they fled the war that decimated that universe, and now with years of experience in this scenario, find themselves alone in the desert immensity that they once called a planet. They no longer have a family, home, belief, values...nothing, they are as empty as the world around. Both know very well that their days are numbered, considering that they need to hunt for food and supplies daily to stay alive and, like the rest of humanity, their existence will be forgotten over time. The big difference is that, thanks to this void that permeates their souls, they were able to observe and appreciate what is really important in their lives, and that idea is what we call a Nihilist thought.

The Nihilist idea was explored and studied by countless philosophers during our existence, in particular the German Nietzsche, when he proposed this “meaninglessness” in our lives. When analyzing this subject and the human behavior, Nietzsche suggests that it is necessary to get rid of all the norms, beliefs, dogmas and traditions in our lives, making us completely empty inside. When we reach that state, the human being is finally free to follow any path he wishes, thus becoming a kind of "Superman" in real life.

I really recommend that you give an opportunity to watch this Anime, maybe seeing the life of these girls will make you reflect on what is really important in your life, and so, during your walk, you will also be able to recognize the true beauty in this small moments, whether it be chatting with a friend, doing what you love, or even, who knows, admiring the beauty of a simple rain.

Bellow there is a video link, entitled “Beauty of the Void”, which better analyzes the Anime and its premise as a whole, making this review even more accurate (Please turn on the English Sub for it).

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Qual é a razão de estarmos vivos? Por que nós existimos? Será que realmente nascemos com um grande propósito em nossas vidas?

Certamente você já se questionou sobre esse assunto em algum momento de sua vida, todos nós passamos por momentos mais reflexivos onde tentamos validar as nossas atitudes e valores para conseguir seguir em frente...porém, se eu falar que tudo o que você construiu e conquistou, onde até mesmo a sua própria existência, será tudo esquecido com o tempo...e é justamente o que que Girls’ Last Tour, ou Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou, obra original de Tsukumizu tenta nos responder em sua obra como um todo.

A história se passa em um mundo pós-apocalíptico onde a civilização e a humanidade foram completamente destruídas, sobrando apenas as nossas personagens principais Chito, ou Chii, e Yuuri, ou Yuu. Chii funciona como o cérebro e “líder” da equipe, ficando responsável por pensar em alternativas e ler as eventuais mensagens que encontram no caminho. Já Yuu é o músculo da dupla, sendo mais alta e bem dispersa, ela é responsável pelas tarefas braçais e por proteger a Chii de eventuais problemas.

Chii e Yuu eram mais novas quando fugiram da guerra que dizimou aquele universo e, agora com anos de experiência nesse cenário, se encontram sozinhas na imensidão desértica que um dia chamaram de planeta. Elas não possuem mais família, casa, crença, valores....nada, estão tão vazias como o mundo ao redor. As duas sabem muito bem que seus dias estão contados, considerado que precisam caçar diariamente comida e suprimentos para continuarem vivas e, assim como o resto da humanidade, a existência delas será esquecida com o tempo. A grande diferença é que, graças a esse vazio que permeia suas almas, elas conseguiram observar e valorizar o que é de fato importante na vida delas, e essa ideia é o que chamamos de Pensamento Niilista.

A ideia Niilista foi explorada e estudada por inúmeros filósofos durante a nossa existência, em particular o Alemão Nietzsche, quando propôs essa “ausência de sentido” em nossas vidas. Ao analisar sobre o assunto e o comportamento humano, Nietzsche sugere que é necessário se desfazer de todas as normas, crenças, dogmas e tradições em nossas vidas, nos tornando completamente vazios por dentro. Quando atingirmos esse estado, enfim o ser humano está livre para seguir qualquer caminho que deseja, se tornando assim uma espécie de “Super-Homem” da vida real.

Eu realmente recomendo que você dê uma oportunidade para assistir esse Anime, talvez ao ver a vida dessas meninas o faça refletir sobre o que de fato é importante em sua vida, e que, durante a sua caminhada, você também consiga reconhecer a verdadeira beleza nos pequenos momentos, seja jogar conversa fora com um amigo, fazer o que ama, ou até, quem sabe, admirar a beleza, de uma simples chuva.

Segue o link do vídeo, intitulado de “A Beleza do Vazio”, que analisa melhor a obra e sua premissa como um todo, tornando essa review ainda mais precisa.

Link: https://youtu.be/QjSCIP6bdmk

Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou (Girls’ Last Tour) is 50% atmosphere, 30% metaphor, and 20% girls overcoming physical obstacles on their journey. If someone dislikes it, it’s not because they “don’t get it,” so much as they’re not picking up what the show is throwing down, if you get my meaning.

The highly anachronistic military hardware in this far future setting told me right away that this world wasn’t meant to be taken literally but figuratively. This story is all about the journey because there is no destination. Not even an ending or conclusion.

The charming character duo can be interpreted as the Id and the ... Ego. Yuuri is impulsive. She is concerned with food and cares not for vagaries such as timekeeping or writing. Chito is fascinated by books and knowledge. She tries to make sense of the world and is sentimental about the past.

Their only goal is to ascend the strata of the megacity. With each tier they increase their understanding of life and the world. In this place devoid of people they can only examine society by what it has left behind. What does mankind’s legacy tell us about it? In fact, their world is almost devoid of life as we know it. What does it even mean to be “alive?” Is life defined by death?

Their innocence and discovery on their journey is an allegory of the mortal experience. As it is when a child comes to an awareness of the larger world outside of their immediate perception. A classic meditation on the meaning of life and a reaffirmation of the importance of having others close to us.

Without these deeper meanings it is just a story about two girls in a kettenkrad wandering aimlessly in a post-apocalyptic cityscape.

Note: I have not read the source material (manga), so this review will be based on the anime alone.

Girls’ last tour follows two girls, Chi and Yui as they wander around a post-apocalyptic wasteland scavenging for food, fuel, and pondering about life in general. Despite having a fantastic world setting, the actual story is presented in a more slice-of-life way, with each episode containing one or two short stories with a theme.

The fact that this vast, amazing world is so underutilized is such a pity. We see what appears to be a far-future city built in multiple layers, each layer with a rather distinct design ... and style. There are also numerous locations from factories to residentials to food production facilities the girls explore, but in the end they serve little more than as backdrops to the mundane life or occasional philosophical musings of the girls. There’s certainly nothing wrong with creating a huge interesting world but not using it, it just strikes me that the stories completely pales compared to the world around it.

In typical iyashikei fashion, the world around the girls are perilous, but they’re never in any real peril -- though the same can’t be said of the people they meet. Many stories focus on the girls coming across some remnant of the old civilization, and imagine what life used to be like in hilarious but simple ways.

The art complements the mood and story well, but nothing extraordinary. There are some interesting use of 3D sprinkled in, especially when the girls are on their tracked motorcycle, and while noticeable, it's a far better implementation then some other talking motorcycle of the season.

The music is likewise relegated to providing a moody backdrop, and as such none of the tracks stand out in particular. The sole insert song (Amadare no Uta) was introduced in a very memorable fashion, however the extensive use of it afterwards (twice more in other episodes with minor variations) lessens the impact quite a bit, especially when the lyrics no longer matches the scene. The OP and ED are generic feeling Japanese pop songs, and does not serve any apparent purpose to improve the anime itself.

The ending sort of answers most of the most glaring questions, but isn't the most satisfying nor complete. I wouldn't know the 12th was the last episode if it weren't for MAL telling me. On the bright side, this leaves it open for more seasons?

The girls have some nice chemistry between them, and there are some interesting thoughts sprinkled within, but I don’t recall an episode that struck me deeply or profoundly, so it’ll have to settle for a mediocre score.

I was only looking for an anime to spend some time watching but I got much more than I expected.

At first look, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou may seem like a kids show because of it's childish art style and characters but don't let that deceive you. It actually tells a lot about humanity and it's history.

So, the story is about two girls named Chito and Yuuri exploring the earth that has been ruined by wars. On their way, they learn all sorts of things about the past of the places they visit and the people that have lived there. The things they learn are sometimes ... good and sometimes not so good. They also make other friends and some good memories.

With that said, let's get to my ratings for this series.

The story was pretty enjoyable and it never got boring so I give it a 9/10.

The art style overall was simple and good so it's a 9/10 for me.

The sounds were absolutely amazing. Definitely fitting for an abandoned and cold world ruined by wars. 10/10.

All the characters were nice. I don't have much to say about them so I'll give a 9/10 and move on.

My overall score for this beautiful series is 9/10.

Two girls in a ghost city, exploring and learning about the past of humanity while moving on to the future was so enjoyable to watch and I think everyone should experience this sensation. Definitely recommended.

Hope this review was useful for you!

Chito and Yuuri are two good friends, who have found themselves wandering the destructive remains of humanity. As they climb to the higher levels of the older civilisation that once remained, they come across many strange and wonderful things. Their journey to the top-most level leads them on a path of contemplation and discovery of the fate of the world and eventually themselves. Girls Last Tour explores many of these themes through often comedic, nonchalant and intriguing ways, as opposed to the many overly dramatic, vapidly tragic and violent trappings one would expect from a post-apocalyptic story.

In the fall of 2017, Girls Last Tour ... received a 12 episode anime adaptation by White fox studios. The anime was immediately met with a positive perception by both people who had read the manga and people who were new viewers. The anime has cultivated an almost cult following, as the setting, characters and wold of the manga really come to life with colour, movement and sound. The music should get a special mention as many moments of the manga are fulfilled with wonderfully composed tunes that match and advance the experience of the scene. This sentiment also applies to the Girls Last Tour opening and ending themes. Absolute bangers! And the ending theme's animation is done by non-other than Tsukumizu themselve! Amazing! The Girls Last Tour anime adaptation added a lot of personality to the characters by way of the voice actors performance. Chito's stoic and intelligent curiosity and Yuuri's care-free obvious nature are both portrayed wonderfully.

The one downfall possible downfall of the anime adaptation is that is doesn't adapt to the manga's ending. This was partly because of the manga, at the time of its airing, not actually being compleated yet. It's a real shame that the conclusion to Girls Last Tour wasn't animated, because it's one of the most discussed endings to a manga in recent memory. But it couldn't be helped. The anime ends on a good note, it feels conclusive and satisfying, despite the characters not actually having reached their intended destination.

The Girls Last Tour really captures the spirit of its source material and delivers on an interesting story with good animation, music, directing, backgrounds and overall style. I can definitely recommend this anime people how are interested in this series and want to see a well-adapted story that stays faithful to the original manga.

(8/10) ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

You Know it took me a little while to figure out just how i was going to talk about this series. Because unlike any other series I've reviewed so far. "Girls' Last Tour" doesn't have a designated story plot, that I can explain at length or go into heavy detail on. Instead what we have is the story of two young girls and their day to day lives and discoveries as they travel through a post apocalyptic world.

Now that being said, the scripting and writing does a good job, when it comes to relaying the realism and relevancy of the story. As a lot of ... the the conversations our two little rays of sunshine Chi and Yui have together, are what would be considered really appropriate for the theme and setting the series provides us with. Such as, survival, hopelessness, wondering if there's even a meaning to their journey, and even questioning the meaning of life.

"Girls' Last Tour" normally has a lighthearted feel to it most of the time. But there are some parts of the series, that offer a since of mystery and others that can be found to be truly moving.

Now on the subject of characters, other than our two little rays of sunshine Chi and Yui there are some minor supporting characters that get introduced. However they don't tend to stick around for more then one episode each so I can't really go into any detail on them. There's also talk of the girls' grandfather through out the series, who remains introduced. And I guess you could say that Girls' Last Tour is a lot like Kino's Journey in how it deals with travel and exploration just with out the drama.

The character designs which were done by Toda Mai really let you fall in love
with the characters allowing you to empathize and feel for our girls as they continue on their journey. Which suited the series perfectly for the setting and theme that it has. I honestly believe that if any other character design had been used, that the series wouldn't of been able to capture those desired feelings to well.

Now the animation on the other hand was handled by studio White Fox, who has an amazing track record for many works including, Steins Gate and Re:Zero. And speaking of amazing the end theme is absolutely incredible.

First off it's a beautiful sketched animation done by the original creator of the manga source Tsukumizu. And the theme song "More one night" fits the series perfectly as the lyrics sung by our girls express how even though their situation may look hopeless they still have each other. I know this because I created a video review on my channel about the series where I translated the ED. You can check the video out below.

-->https://youtu.be/t4CY3oNnqvE

"Girls' Last Tour" has one the most delightful soundtracks that I have had the pleasure of listening to. There are a lot of very calming and beautiful musical scores used through out the series which enhances the all around experience and investment that the viewer has in each scene. And as we all know music plays an extremely important part when it comes to creating a scene. It's that pull that makes us not want to look away when the protagonist is about to kiss the best girl. It's the dramatic sound score that we hear mixed with a very intense battle action scene.

But my personal favorite track from the series is the song of rain.

All around "Girls' Last Tour" is a great watch for anyone who is looking for a lighthearted adventure, with some very adorable and lovable characters.
Now the only critique I have for the series, is the story could of used a little drama to further enhance the emotional investment we have in Chi and Yui as our main characters.

Now if you have already watched the series, and are looking for something a long the lines of "Girls' Last Tour" but with a little more action. You can check out "Kino's Journey" or you can check out "Made In Abyss" from this past 2017 season. Both of these series deal with exploration, but they also have a good bit of decent drama in them as well.

This is my first time reviewing an anime, so bear with me.

I'm going to try to keep this as spoiler free as possible, so here goes:

The story is probably the weakest part of Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou, but that is not what this anime focuses on (in my opinion). I'm sure if I were to read the manga I would probably appreciate it much more.

I'm a very large fan of the chibi art style for most of the characters and the environment is very beautiful. I'm also a huge fun of WWII themes, which is what drew me into this anime in the first place. The ... two main characters Yuu and Chito are very cute and had me caring about them the whole time.

The soundtrack for this anime is fantastic. I never skipped the OP (Ugoku, Uguko) but I cannot say the same for the ED. However, my favorite track from the soundtrack would have to be Amadare no Uta.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou and I will be recommending it to almost everyone I know. While being my first review, this is also the first anime that I have watched as it aired and it has been an amazing experience. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou has convinced me to look forward to watching airing anime in the future.

I started watching anime in 2012. i have watched and enjoyed many shows since then, this is no exception. this show takes everything good about the manga and improves upon it. it went far beyond my expectations and has become one of my favorite shows. i love everything about the show and it ended exactly how i wanted it to. i'm happy this exists and hope others will take the time to give it a chance.

The sound: In grounding objects and characters into the world, the sound does a great job in doing this. the music used throughout episodes are all memorable and set the ... mood of desolate wasteland.

The Art: Although they uses 3D for a couple of shots with the characters and the vehicle, it is always minimal and unimportant scenes where it does not detract from the overall experience. other than that the art is brilliant in that it stays simplistic while creating a world with so much detail.

The Story: The story follows the two characters and is explained by way of the world and the characters exploring said world

The Characters: both characters are lovable and cute, but it is not this aspect that makes the show great. the characters often think and wonder about their situation and the world they are in, this makes them feel real and makes you really feel for the characters when situations of longevity happen.

Enjoyment: I loved every episode and wanted to watch more at the end of every episode. i don't think i could like it more than i already do

Overall: I'm probably not the best person to got to if you're looking for reasons why it could be better and how they could improve the show. i'm writing this review because i really do love everything that this show does and hope that others will be able to watch it and enjoy it as much as i have


I'm not very good at writing/grammar and this is all just my opinion so i'm sure some of you will disagree. :p

The concept of ”feel-good shows” have never particularly interested me. A majority of them I’ve watched or tried to watch have either been boring or lacked the ability to feel fulfilling in any meaningful way. Girls Last Tour is most definitely a feel-good show, so by my previous experiences with this kind of show I shouldn’t be as in love with the show as I am, and in love with this show, I truly am.

Story: 6 (Fine)

The story and plot of Girls Last Tour is arguably the shows weakest link. Just as with most slice of life shows, the plot takes a backseat to ... the other aspects which I feel can hurt more than it can do any good. This is not quite the case here however. While the first couple of episodes have placed little to no emphasis on the plot, the show still keeps the viewer intrigued by setting up the world shrouded in mystery and only giving us very few pieces to the puzzle every episode. The mystery aspect of the world makes it easy for questions to form to the viewer since very little is actually revealed to us. What happened to the vast majority of humanity, when and why was the “great war” fought, why are cities built on huge platforms piled on top of each other and what about the rest of the world are just a handful of questions that I want answered. These questions remain in the back of the viewers heads while watching and keeps oneself interested enough in the show to come back week after week.

But I can’t say that I trust the show a single bit. I simply can’t help but to feel that this show is trying to make you smile as much as possible just to steal that smile away from you at the last moment. The strong sense of foreboding is a bit subtler than that of Gakkougurashi but I still get the same vibes from both shows.

Art & Animation: 8 (Great)

There’s not much here to complain about. Overall the quality of the animation is solid. While the show doesn’t feature any moments of sakuga, which is pretty usual for these feel-good shows, there is rarely any dip in said animation quality, except for the quite unexceptional CG scenes. The art style does a fantastic job of setting the melancholy mood and sense for foreboding I mentioned earlier. While it might seem dull and bleak at firs, I think it truly fits the theme and reflects the bleak setting of the world.

Sound: 7 (Good)

As with the animation, I’ve not got much to say about both the sound design and soundtrack except that they’re both fairly good. The sound design is high quality and nothing has felt out of place, but nothing made me really pay any attention to it. I could say the same thing about the soundtrack. It manages to help the art set the tone, but never really stands on its own. The show does two things wonderfully though. First off, the voice acting is absolutely brilliant, and the emotion and feeling conveyed through the voices alone despite the language barrier is fantastic. The second thing is both the op and ed, both of which are so sugary sweet it’s truly addictive. Especially the op, which I can watch on repeat for hours on end. Seriously. I CAN NOT overstate how much I love this intro.

Characters: 8 (Great)

Now this is what makes this show so damn loveable. Yuuri and Chito may just be the most loveable duo ever, obviously a hyperbaly but you get my drift. Watching these two rays of pure sunshine and happiness going through this ruined world, day by day, with no clear end in sight makes me crack a grin every single time. The way these girls still manage to have fun, laugh and live on fills me up with warmth and a feeling that when life seems worthless, friends will always be there to help you through it. While we still don’t know much about these characters, that only enhances the intrigue and mystery of the world they inhabit, as revealing too much of their backstory could potentially give away too much about the world as well.

These two girls, Yuuri and Chito, play of off each other to great effect and their friendship seems more genuine than most real friendships I see on a day to day basis, and that is a part of what makes it so enjoyable to watch. Yu’s lighthearted, goofy and almost careless demeanor fits so nicely with Chi’s more down-to-earth, methodical personality. Because of this, the fact that the show only has two characters, with the exception of the odd side character, doesn’t necessarily mean that it will get repetitive or dull.

Enjoyment: 8 (Great)

To be honest, I’ve enjoyed every single second of this so far, which is far more than what I expected. Few shows have had me smiling as much as Girls Last Tour has, but part of that enjoyment comes from the foreboding present in the shows atmosphere and lack of backstory which will remain in the back of my head until the show is over and I may or may not sleep soundly, depending of course of my suspicions about the show comes true or not.

Overall: 7 (Good)

This is the first “feel-good” show I’ve watched that actually made me feel “good” purely from the sweetness that is its characters. Most of what could be said here has already been said previously in the review. I love its characters and the tone of the show for what it’s worth, but there are aspects of the show that simply hold it back in my book from actually being a great show. I wouldn’t miss an episode for the world however, and I’ll gladly recommend this show to anyone that is willing to listen.

Girls' Last Tour was pretty enjoyable and very sweet to watch. it was an anime that makes you happy and that you want to comeback at the end of a hard day,

This anime has a very cute story with deep meaning about things in our society and the world. Its a slice of life that it doesn't have an specific story or a finish line but with each story develop throughout the episodes that makes the viewer reflect upon things while laughing and crying while watching this lovely series. This anime is pretty sweet and very funny and combines elements of slice of life ... with sci-fi very well. The characters design is pretty cute and they are really likable. The art and animation was pretty well done throughout the series. I enjoy this anime a lot and it was really nice to watch.

I recommend to watch this anime if you are into slice of life, sci-fi, comedy and love moe girls.

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Girl's Last Tour occupies a world of shows that not many are aware of and even fewer comprehend, and I can't necessarily pretend to be a part of the latter category. It's certainly unconventional by traditional standards, but there's also a quality to it that's hard to look away from.

"Comfy" is the word of the day, and Girl's Last Tour is committed to the idea regardless of how you feel about it. Not a lot happens on an episode-to-episode basis, but it's all thickly atmospheric. You're mostly invited to take in the bleak scenery while the characters muse on some light philosophy. Not that there ... aren't regular beats of comedy, moe, and even action, but the broad impression is still a very quiet one.

This makes the show very easily enjoyable, but not much more than that. It's an easy way to chill out, and that may be all that you want, but it makes it a bit light on the ground for those expecting something more substantial. However, every once in a while everything comes together into some truly incredible moments. Episode 8 is the absolute peak of this, and there are a few others scattered throughout the series. For these glimpses of brilliance hidden inside the comfy, contemplative whole, I'd say Girl's Last Tour is worth a shot.

One amazing piece of poetry and philosophy this anime is. (And i please beg you to read the manga) 905$$#

The Story is set in this metalic and grey post-war world in which was once full of technology, the girls go through the layers of this world trying to find something, maybe a better future for them, every layer gets more and more complex, the visual art in this anime is amazing, the philosophycal background of how hopeless the reality is and how dead is everytime going around this girls mind and the way they express their desire to keep living, to understand what reality is ... and what is life, is truly beautiful, like poetry, thank you for this anime.ShinO12

The poster of the two adorable girls compelled me to start watching, but it was the subtleties of the anime and its philosophical content that kept me attentive for the whole twelve episodes (plowed through it in one sitting).

Starting off with a very intriguing setting in which two young girls with polar personalities are exploring an abandoned edifice in a quintessential post-apocalyptic world, the story then develops in a very slow-paced manner. The general notion of the story is crystal clear, but the lack of chronology adds the element of curiosity and surprise to the story. The two girls kept on moving forward on their ... motorbike with no fixed agenda while having short encounters with other people who are also trying to cope up with the fallen world by pursuing their dreams. Each of these encounters affirms the tenacity that humans have in their will to live and not succumbing to fate despite the nigh upcoming demise of the world.

As the story progresses, the secrets of the world are uncovered little by little. This anime hints and forecasts the possible consequences of scientific innovation that can be easily misused for warfare through political means and human greed. It is appropriate for this anime to be released in this time of political unrest and instability, as it is the need of the hour for leading governments to contemplate about investing in nuclear powers for the sake of maintaining the so-called elusive “peace”.

Furthermore, a myriad of other notions is present in this anime, some apparent while some remaining hidden to the general eye. It is interesting how the author can knead so many ideas and present it in the form of an enjoyable story. A very apparent notion is that of empathy. While the characters fail to fathom the true meaning of empathy in the practical sense, they still make conjectures about what they truly are.

As a pianist, I never turn a deaf ear towards good music. The background music of this anime accentuates the anime’s melancholic setting and creates the much-needed suspense. I tip off my hat to the composer that could create pieces that really brought the anime to a whole new level.

In conclusion, this anime constantly made me think there is much more than what meets the eye, but I think that the true value of the film comes more from self-reflection. After watching this anime, I began to contemplate how I am going to go about my life. It left a very big mark on my heart that I wouldn’t mind forgetting this anime just to experience it all over again.

Story
I don’t think it is very fair to rate the story of this anime given the fact that there is not much of a story being told. This is a show about two girls trying to survive in a cold post-war world. It combines the struggles of survival with all the questions that may arise with it.

Art
There is a very obvious contrast between the design of the characters and the scenery. While the characters have a very childish feel to them, the scenery is composed of several intriguing infrastructures painted in a dark pallette.
This might have been done on purpose to accentuate ... the difference between the characters and the world they live in: two little girls in a gray world like two colored pencils mistakenly put in a box of coal pencils. Two children living in a world nobody should have to live in.
Even though the artstyle of the characters may be a little off putting, bear with it because it surprisingly works for what they are trying to portray in this anime.

Characters
The protagonists are two girls. There is a noticeable gap between their personalities which makes their interaction interesting. They are also portrayed in a realistic way, having doubts and questions that children would have in their situation. This makes their conversations natural and pleasant to follow.

Music
There is not much to say regardless to this aspect. The soundtrack is nice but not outstanding in my opinion. Both opening and ending songs are enjoyable to listen to.

Enjoyment + Overall
It is not an anime for all tastes. It can be slow placed but that is greatly compensated by interesting and thought provoking dialogues. If you are looking for an anime that makes you think while having its silly moments, this is an anime worth checking out. Personally, I would go as far as to call it a hidden gem.

Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou is a seamless blend of a slice of life and a post-apocalyptic story and as a result, it represents the absolute best of both worlds.

The story follows an episodic narrative as our two protagonists, Chito and Yuuri make their way through the ruins of the world. Each and every single one of the episodes brings something different and unique to the table. Some of them focus on the duo doing something relatively mundane, like attempting to make rations. These episodes are made good by the well written comedic dialogue and good slapstick, as well as the very enjoyable personalities ... and believable chemistry of the two leads. Chito is down to Earth and non-nonsense, while Yuuri is goofy, weird and slightly sociopathic. They play off of each other very well, in addition to having a very natural feeling bond. For as much as Yuuri annoys Chito, it is clear that they care about each other deeply (even if they themselves may not entirely realise that). It’s an endearing relationship that is a joy to watch over the course of the show.

Another things that definitely adds to the less serious episodes is the setting itself. It provides a very unique spin on the cute-girls-doing-cute-things aspect of the series. Even in the less serious episodes, there is this slight sense of sadness, as all the hijinks play out against the backdrop of a devastated world, focusing on the characters, who are just trying to survive and live in it. It’s not enough to make the episodes any less fun, but it does provide an interesting take on the slice of life genre. Because these two’s everyday lives are very different from those of, say, the K-On! girls.

Then there are the more serious episodes. Those hit all of the emotions that they are meant to hit, as well as touching upon some fascinating and surprisingly deep concepts that one wouldn’t normally expect a slice of life show to touch upon. Questioning the worth of religious faith and asking what it truly means to be alive are only some of this show’s fascinating subject matters.

It is through these themes that Chito and Yuuri grow, as they learn and think about all these new things and concepts that they are being exposed to. Sometimes they react differently based on their personalities and worldviews, which just makes it all the more interesting. The last episode brings their shared character arc to a touching and highly satisfying conclusion, but again, you’ll have to watch the show to know the specifics because seriously, I am not giving it away here.

There are a few supporting characters and they are all very memorable and with a good level of depth, in addition to bringing more interesting concepts to the show.

On the technical side, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou is an absolutely gorgeous series. One would think that with a colour palette largely consisting of black, grey and white, it would get boring to look at fairly quickly. But the series uses it to its advantage as it only helps to create this overwhelming and wonderfully bleak atmosphere. Especially with the brilliant use of wide shots that go on for just long enough to allow the viewer to become truly immersed in the environments.

Another thing that keeps the series from looking dull is the moe aesthetic of the characters. It provides a good contrast to the backgrounds without looking out of place. They do still look like they are a part of the world, due to the very well-done character designs as well as the fact that the environments themselves don’t actually look overly realistic. It’s all-around great art direction.
But of course, it’s not all black/white/grey. The show does occasionally have scenes featuring a dark blue-ish night sky, a red sunset, bright yellow sunshine etc. And whenever such scenes do happen, the only word to describe them with that comes to mind is “stunning”.

The sound is just as good. It represents the show itself perfectly, featuring tracks that do a great job adding to the fun goofiness and ones that bring tears to the viewer’s eyes. Nowhere is this any more noticeable than in the OP and ED. Both are simply impossible to skip due to how catchy and fun to listen to they are, but once one starts paying attention to the lyrics, they are actually quite bittersweet (especially once you listen to them after having seen the entire series and having all the context).

The show is also great at using silence. When it wants to just let the atmosphere speak for itself, it can do that with only the visuals and a few small background noises.

As for the voice acting, Inori Minase perfectly portrays Chito’s reserved, yet irritable nature perfectly, bringing a somewhat similar energy here that she did to her performance as Chino Kafuu (Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?). And Yurika Kubo as Yuuri is just incredibly entertaining, delivering an energetic performance that’s just a joy to listen to. The supporting cast are also all very good in their roles, nailing their characters’ personalities and doing a great job bringing them to life.

Any problems that I have with this show are nit-picks so outweighed by the positives that they are barely even worth bringing up. Like how the show occasionally uses CG and it does not look all that great. But it does not use it often enough for me to really care.

There is also that one moment in Episode 3 that had me questioning a certain character’s logic. I’d have to go into spoilers in order to properly explain it, so I’ll keep it vague and if you’ve seen the show, you’ll probably know what I mean (if you don’t want to read even a very vague implication at a spoiler, skip this next sentence). In that moment I just kind of thought to myself “couldn’t he have just taken photos of those maps?” But again, it doesn’t really matter. The moment still hit.

At the time of writing this review, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou is my favourite slice of life series. It is a wonderfully weird idea, with a stunning execution that I whole-heartedly recommend to everyone, regardless of their general stance on moe.

As far as i know this anime is one of few that went to explore our future without too much "magic" tech. Could be a masterpiece if not for absence of consideration how much people (and any other species) strive to survive in any circumstances (funny thing is that girls do pretty good in that regard). It is hard to say why exactly this story sucks without spoiling it as author explains his idea throughout 12 episodes in slow pace and figuring out what exactly happening there is part of fun.

I can accept that their vehicle is somehow able to survive to some degree all ... this abuse because of "future technology stuff", but when you get view at whole situation of their world it just looks too constrained by author will. There is always backup plan for backup plan in reality at this scale. There will be a lot of backup plans for every occasion and as long as sun is shining you just cant arrive at that suggested destination. I am unable to accept that civilization that was able to build this stuff was so unaware of human stupidity that it was unable to give some thought for ways to preserve knowledge necessary to recover from suggested and obvious cataclysms in story. Suggestion that it can fail so spectacularly is lame.

Despite hard-to-believe dystopian future and absence of tangible reason why this whole thing is happening (besides generic ones "humanity sucks" or " 'aliens' did it"), girls duo works really good. Yet sometimes it feels really drag out. Could be much better if it was ~10 episodes instead of 12.