WorldEnd: What Do You Do At The End Of The World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?...
With such a ridiculously long title, of course, I had to see WorldEnd: What Do You Do At The End Of The World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?...
Willem comes from a time when humanity had mastery of its weapons, but, in the centuries since humanity's fall, much of that knowledge has been lost. During the course of the series, we see glimpses of that knowledge in Willem as he maintains Chtholly's ancient weapon and reveals that it has far more capabilities than just as a fancy sword. Willem's talents with ancient weapons and his effect on the girls does not go unnoticed as the leaders of this world want Willem to serve more openly as a member of the military, but, Willem is reluctant to resume that aspect of his life as he is haunted by memories of his previous life.
There is quite a lot of action, red ink and gore in WorldEnd as people and monsters alike are hacked, slashed and even eaten. WorldEnd was fascinating to watch as it combines monster-of-the-week action with the drama of love and loss and sprinkles in a bit of politics for good measure. In addition, there are shades of technology gone wrong, ancient knowledge and, of course, fantasy elements including animal people, creatures of myth (i.e.: trolls, faeries and leprechauns) and demi-gods. There are some loose ends which are not fully resolved at the end of the series, but, overall, WorldEnd was very entertaining. I gave WorldEnd a 4 out of 5.
WorldEnd is a mix of drama and action set in the far future, after a great catastrophe befalls humanity. The last remnants of civilization reside in floating islands high above the surface and rely on a group of girls whose task is to use their incredible powers and ancient weapons to battle monstrous creatures. Willem finds himself caring for the girls, teaching them to love life and place value in the concept of family. Eventually, feelings develop between Willem and Chtholly. Then, of course, Chtholly, is called into battle along with the other girls and Willem observes their efforts and the aftermath of battle on the girls. WorldEnd builds to a wonderful climax as Chtholly and Willem struggle against terrible odds and monstrous creatures to save each other and the remnants of civilization.Petrified for five hundred years, Willem Kmetsch wakes up to find he has nothing left in a world where his kind is extinct--a world that sees him as unnatural. To survive, Willem takes on a job as a weapons caretaker only to discover that these are something more--they're young leprechaun girls with the power to wield the mighty dug weapons, the only hope against the seventeen beasts. And they're ready to die for their purpose. A fact that doesn't sit right with Willem and leads him to care for the girls, especially the eldest, Chtholly. Soon, the girls begin to develop a desire to live and love until suddenly, something within Chtholly breaks. What happens when weapons develop a will to live, and what will happen to the world they're meant to save?
Willem comes from a time when humanity had mastery of its weapons, but, in the centuries since humanity's fall, much of that knowledge has been lost. During the course of the series, we see glimpses of that knowledge in Willem as he maintains Chtholly's ancient weapon and reveals that it has far more capabilities than just as a fancy sword. Willem's talents with ancient weapons and his effect on the girls does not go unnoticed as the leaders of this world want Willem to serve more openly as a member of the military, but, Willem is reluctant to resume that aspect of his life as he is haunted by memories of his previous life.
There is quite a lot of action, red ink and gore in WorldEnd as people and monsters alike are hacked, slashed and even eaten. WorldEnd was fascinating to watch as it combines monster-of-the-week action with the drama of love and loss and sprinkles in a bit of politics for good measure. In addition, there are shades of technology gone wrong, ancient knowledge and, of course, fantasy elements including animal people, creatures of myth (i.e.: trolls, faeries and leprechauns) and demi-gods. There are some loose ends which are not fully resolved at the end of the series, but, overall, WorldEnd was very entertaining. I gave WorldEnd a 4 out of 5.
