The
original science fiction anime Apocalypse Hotel has revealed a new character
joining its post-apocalyptic story. Following the airing of episode 8, it was
announced that popular voice actor Natsuki Hanae (known for playing Tanjiro
Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) will play Ponstin, an enigmatic
doctor belonging to the alien Tanuki race.
Who is
Ponstin?
Ponstin is
a tanuki who takes human form to coexist in the anime's post-human world. He
appears as an attractive man in his thirties, casually dressed in a light blue
jacket, white T-shirt, blue jeans, and loafers. His most distinctive features
include a tanuki-like part in his hair and a fluffy golden leaf tail growing
out of his back. Despite his friendly appearance, his personality seems serious
and reserved.
An
original story in a world that has forgotten humanity
Apocalypse
Hotel is an original production created by CyberAgent and Cygames Pictures,
directed by Kana Shundo. The script is written by Shigeru Murakoshi and the
music is by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The series is currently streaming on Crunchyroll
as part of the 2025 spring season.
The story
takes place in a post-apocalyptic future, where human civilization has
collapsed. Among the ruins of Tokyo's Ginza district, a lonely hotel remains
standing, overrun by nature and completely forgotten. With no guests, no
reservations, no visitors to its website: this is the setting for a plot of
mystery and survival in a world that is slowly forgetting the existence of
humanity.
