Post-apocalyptic bike trips usually mean danger, monsters, and desperate survival. Touring After the Apocalypse (*Shūmatsu Touring*) does the exact opposite. Instead, it gives you empty highways, quiet ruins, and two girls sharing a surprisingly peaceful road trip on a trusty off-road Serow. With ABEMA now announcing a free live special and back-to-back marathon streams on November 16, this is the perfect moment to find out why this “end of the world touring anime” has become one of the season’s most talked-about shows.
The Unique Charm of “Touring After the Apocalypse”
In most post-apocalyptic anime, the world has ended so that people can fight over what’s left. In Touring After the Apocalypse, the world has ended so two girls can ride a motorbike and look at the scenery.
Based on Sakae Saitō’s manga serialized in Kadokawa’s Dengeki Maoh, the series follows Yoko and Airi as they travel across an empty Japan on an off-road Yamaha Serow. There are no zombies, no car chases, no evil empires—just abandoned highways, quiet tourist spots, and two friends taking photos, camping in overgrown cityscapes, and chasing that feeling of “the road all to yourself.” It’s part healing anime, part touring diary, wrapped in a gentle, low-key post-apocalypse.
Instead of loud action, the show leans into wide landscape shots, detailed background art, the sound of engines and wind, and small conversations between the girls as they discover what’s left behind. That mix of “the world is over” and “this is strangely peaceful” is exactly why the show stands out this season.
ABEMA Live Special with Yoko and Airi’s Voice Actors
To celebrate the anime’s growing buzz, ABEMA is hosting a live special titled “Shūmatsu Touring Special Program – The Journey So Far and the Road Ahead”, streaming exclusively and for free.
Date & time: Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JST)
Channel: Late Night Anime Channel on ABEMA
Program page: Watch the special on ABEMA
Guests: Kono Inagaki (Yoko), Miyu Tomita (Airi)
The program will look back on the story so far using scenes picked by viewers, with the cast sharing their favorite moments and discussing what makes Yoko and Airi’s journey special. They will also highlight key points to watch in upcoming episodes and talk about the related segment “Weekend Touring,” where the two try out touring-themed challenges.
Most importantly for fans: the special is completely free to watch on ABEMA, and the archive will remain available at no charge until December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (JST).
Free Marathon Streams of Episodes 1–7 on November 16
If you have been meaning to start the show—or convince a friend—ABEMA has lined up a full catch-up plan around the live special. On Sunday, November 16, ABEMA will run a free marathon of Episodes 1–7 in two waves on the Late Night Anime Channel.
Marathon schedule (all JST):
・3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (#1–7)
・8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (#1–7)
Program page: Free episode 1–7 marathon stream
Both marathons are completely free to watch. On top of that, all seven episodes will remain available on ABEMA for free for two weeks after the event, so you don’t have to panic if you miss one of the slots.
A simple “perfect Sunday” schedule could look like this: use the first marathon in the afternoon to cruise through Episodes 1–7, join the live special with the cast at 7:00 p.m., then drop back into the second marathon in the evening to rewatch your favorite scenes.
Late-Night Weekly Rides Across a Quiet, Empty Japan
Outside of the special event, Touring After the Apocalypse has a regular late-night home on ABEMA.
Weekly broadcast: every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. (JST)
Channel: Anime LIVE Channel on ABEMA
Latest episode page: Watch the newest episode
Price: the latest episode is available to watch for free for one week after broadcast
Each week, Yoko and Airi pick a new destination somewhere in the ruins of Japan: a famous sightseeing spot, a landmark now reclaimed by nature, or a roadside corner that used to be busy but now sits in silence. The show isn’t rushing toward a huge plot twist; it’s more about the rhythm of riding, stopping, chatting, and moving on again. If you like late-night anime that lets you relax rather than shout at the screen, this timeslot and series are built for you.
Easy Ways to Watch the Free Streams on ABEMA
ABEMA is a Japan-based streaming platform that operates like an online TV network, with live channels and on-demand viewing. The good news is that you do not need a paid plan to enjoy the key Touring After the Apocalypse content.
You can stream the live special and both marathon runs of Episodes 1–7 for free by visiting the program pages at the scheduled times. The weekly broadcast’s latest episode is also free for one week after it airs on the Anime LIVE Channel. If you are in Japan, you can watch on smartphone apps, PC browsers, smart TVs, and supported TV devices.
If you are outside Japan, availability may vary depending on region and licensing, but it is still worth checking the official links to see if you can join the free streams. For viewers who want extra features like download and “chase play,” ABEMA offers premium plans—but for this special and these marathons, the key point is simple: you can enjoy a big chunk of Touring After the Apocalypse at no cost.
Now Is the Perfect Time to Start This Quiet Post-Apocalyptic Ride
Between the weekly simulcast, the November 16 live special, and the two free marathon runs of Episodes 1–7, ABEMA is basically rolling out the red carpet for anyone curious about this “touring after the end of the world” anime. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by high-stakes, high-volume shows lately, this series might be exactly the reset button you need: empty roads, no traffic lights, a single bike, and two girls enjoying a strangely peaceful ruined Japan.
Use the free marathons to see if the mood fits you, then stick around for the live special to hear directly from the voices behind Yoko and Airi. From there, it is just one more quiet Saturday ride at 11:30 p.m. every week.
In short: jump into the free Episode 1–7 marathons on November 16, watch the ABEMA live special with the main cast, and then keep following Yoko and Airi’s late-night rides each Saturday—no ticket required.
Official site for the anime: Shūmatsu Touring anime website
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