Good news: It’s not the end of the world for anime fans. Bad news: Train to the End of the World episode 12 has been delayed, making the wait for the finale episode longer than anticipated.
This is the first time Train to the End of the World's episode has been delayed, leaving many fans eager for updates and the reasons behind the sudden schedule adjustment.
Train to the End of the World Episode 12 Suffers Unexpected Delay
As Shizuru and her friends arrive at Ikebukuro to reunite with Yoko, fans are met with disappointing news that the highly anticipated finale of Train to the End of the World has been delayed.
It's unfortunate, but fans will have to wait longer to find out whether Shizuru and her companions will be able to bring Yoko back to Agano, put an end to Poison Pontaro's schemes, and restore the world to normalcy following the 7G event.
Train to the End of the World was not the first anime in the spring 2024 season to experience delays, as Go Go Loser Ranger previously faced a sudden delay due to a schedule conflict.
The finale episode of Train to the End of the World is supposed to come out on June 17, 2024, in its usual schedule, but the series' official X account has issued an announcement (in Japanese) about the sudden delay:
Train to the End of the World Episode 12 Gets New Release Date
It’s truly not the end of the world for anime fans, as they have to wait for only a week before they see the anime’s highly anticipated finale.
Instead of releasing on June 17, Train to the End of the World episode 12 will be released on June 24, 2024, a week later than its original broadcast date.
So far, Train to the End of the World has yet to confirm if it would air a recap of the events that happened so far or a special episode at the usual timeslot.
Why Is Train to the End of the World Episode 12 Delayed?
According to the announcement posted on the anime’s official X account, Train to the End of the World episode 12 is delayed due to production reasons, but they did not provide specific details about the issues causing the delay.
It’s possible that the anime’s production team needed more time to polish the animation for the season finale to make sure it met the standards set by previous episodes.
It’s also possible that there are setbacks in significant areas such as sound design, special effects, or even voice-acting that need more improvement.
While waiting for another week may be frustrating for fans, Train to the End of the World’s commitment to quality is still commendable.
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