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In 2025, anime set in hotels, such as “Tasokare Hotel” and “Apocalypse Hotel,” are gaining popularity. “Hotel Inhumans” (original work: Ao Tajima) is scheduled to air in July, so works set in hotels will continue to attract attention. So, what is the reason for the popularity of hotel anime?
First of all, a characteristic of hotel anime is that the guest characters who appear as guests are replaced, bringing about a change in the story. They often depict human dramas by the guests, so you will not feel bored. In addition, there are many patterns in which the guest episodes are completed in an omnibus format, so even if you miss one, the story is easy to connect. And while they share the commonality of being set in a hotel, each work depicts a wide range of genres. For example, “Tasokare Hotel,” which was broadcast as a winter anime, is set in the “Twilight Hotel,” which is said to be between the afterlife and the present world, and is a mystery anime that depicts a story with a strong view of life and death while having a comical atmosphere.
The main character, “Tsukahara Otoko (CV: Momokawa Rika ),” searches for her memories and helps guests who have forgotten their memories like her to remember who they were in the present world. From the middle of the story, she sometimes comes into conflict with “Osoto Masao (CV: Shirai Yusuke ),” a guest who tries to find out the rules of the hotel and makes others miserable, and the story becomes more tense. Viewers have commented that “the final episode was suspenseful” and “there are just the right amount of mysteries left, and I’m curious to see what happens next.” On the other hand, “Apocalypse Hotel,” a spring anime, is set in the hotel “Galaxy Tower” on Earth, where more than 100 years have passed since humanity disappeared due to environmental degradation.
Although the worldview is decadent, the original character was created by Takemoto Izumi, who also worked on “Yumi Mimix” (Game Arts), and the rich expressions of the main character, the hotelier robot “Yachiyo (CV: Shirasagi Saho), make it a comical work.
The guests of the hotel are extraterrestrial intelligent life forms, and halfway through, the raccoon dog alien “Ponko (CV: Morohoshi Sumire )” and her family also start to cooperate with the management. Viewers have commented, “I enjoyed the re-experience through Yachiyo-chan,” and “I want to stay there someday.”
Although both have different styles, comments have been made such as “The hotel genre is becoming a masterpiece” and “I started watching ‘Apocalypse Hotel’ to fill the hole in my heart after ‘Who’s Hotel’ ended.” Many viewers are watching hotel anime in succession. AHotel Inhumans,” which will be broadcast as a summer anime, is set in a ” Hotel Inhumans ” that welcomes assassins who would be challenging to stay at in a typical hotel. Although the job of a hitman is unrealistic, the worldview is closer to the real world than other fantasy works.
The protagonist, Hoshio (CV: Kobayashi Yusuke), and the staff, including senior concierge Haizaki Sara (CV: Shirahama Tounano), strive to provide hospitality to customers who are outside the societal norm.
Even assassins live ordinary lives in the real world, so the human drama of the conflict and sorrow that sways between the extraordinary and the ordinary is also a highlight. “Hotel Inhumans” will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and other channels starting at 11:45 p.m. on July 6th and will also be available on video sites such as Amazon Prime Video and ABEMA.
