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Erased

Original title: Boku dake ga inai machi
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
69K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,068
3
Erased (2016)
29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.
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29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.

  • Stars
    • Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    • Tao Tsuchiya
    • Minami Takayama
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    8.4/10
    69K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,068
    3
    • Stars
      • Shinnosuke Mitsushima
      • Tao Tsuchiya
      • Minami Takayama
    • 212User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    • Satoru Fujinuma (29-years-old)…
    • 2016
    Tao Tsuchiya
    Tao Tsuchiya
    • Satoru Fujinuma (10-years-old)…
    • 2016
    Minami Takayama
    • Sachiko Fujinuma
    • 2016
    Ayaka Asai
    • 2016
    Ben Diskin
    Ben Diskin
    • Satoru Fujinuma (29-years-old)
    • 2016
    Michelle Ruff
    Michelle Ruff
    • Satoru Fujinuma (10-years-old)
    • 2016
    Stephanie Sheh
    Stephanie Sheh
    • Kayo Hinazuki
    • 2016
    David W. Collins
    David W. Collins
    • Gaku Yashiro
    • 2016
    Sara Cravens
    Sara Cravens
    • Sachiko Fujinuma
    • 2016
    Mitsuru Miyamoto
    • Gaku Yashiro…
    • 2016
    Yukitoshi Kikuchi
    • Kazu
    • 2016
    Akari Kitô
    • Hiromi Sugita
    • 2016
    Aoi Yûki
    Aoi Yûki
    • Kayo Hinazuki
    • 2016
    Christine Marie Cabanos
    Christine Marie Cabanos
    • Hiromi Sugita
    • 2016
    Ayaka Nanase
    • Osamu
    • 2016
    Ryan Bartley
    Ryan Bartley
    • Osamu
    • 2016
    Erica Mendez
    Erica Mendez
    • Kenya Kobayashi
    • 2016
    You Taichi
    • Kenya Kobayashi
    • 2016
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    User reviews212

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    10Luisvtw

    When a series makes me cry it is a good series

    Thank god I found this anime on Netflix. First of all I'm not a anime expert and this was literally the first anime series I watched completely. I started watching this whitout any expectations and just after the first episode it touched my heart and I wanted to watch the whole series. There were so many deep conversations in this series and so many heartwarming and beautiful moments but also sad moments and that's why I love it so much. It also had elements of a crime series like searching for clues etc. Many people complained about the ending but I don't had any problems with it. It's confirmed that we will get a second season on 10th December 2021 and I can't wait to watch it. All I can say is that you should definitely watch it it's really worth it and the series just has 12 episodes anyways so you could finish it in like 2 days like me.
    10naabh4

    A must watch for anyone who likes Psychological Thrillers

    The basic premise of ERASED is not totally unique - Time Travel. There has been a lot of movies and shows based on this concept but ERASED stands apart for several reasons.

    1) Pace:: The anime moves at a soothing pace. It's neither too fast nor too slow, but ideal and so, it never gets boring or too hard to follow.

    2) Character Development:: There are a lot of anime in which even after watching 100-200 episodes, one would never feel empathetic with the characters. But in ERASED, even from episode 1, all the characters seem so real and you would really feel connected with at least one of them.

    3) Narration:: This is one of the few anime which shows the lead character thinking out his strategy. Like Code Geass and Death Note, you will get a clear picture about the insights.

    4) Animation Quality:: It has one of the best screenplays! There is also a lot of attention to details and colors are used very effectively to convey the message / emotions of the characters.

    It is definitely worth a watch, especially given that it is a short series.
    10diogoppires

    Boku dake ga Inai Machi - A True Masterpiece

    I've just recently started watching animes and after watching this one, I don't think I'll be able to enjoy the others as much. This is truly a masterpiece. The first episode alone will keep you hooked for the rest of the series. It's such an interesting and psychologically provocative story that will play with your feels, making you experience all sorts of emotions and keeping you on the edge of your seat while you watch as the narrative unfolds. It has beautiful animations, deep and really lovable characters and it touches on the subject of "Time Travel", which is almost always done wrong, but done perfectly well in this one. I don't want to spoil anything, I just think everyone should watch this and enjoy their well spent time whilst doing it.
    10martin-sievers

    masterpiece

    up till this point i have not bothered having an account on IMDb, but after seeing this anime i just had to make make a review, its just that good!

    the plot keeps you on the edge of your toes the whole time while the protagonist tries to change the unfortunate events from the past and present. the character development is amazing and you grow more and more attached to the characters as the time moves toward the darker and terrible events. There are moment in the anime which are utterly heartwrenching and other which make you feel happily warm inside. The music is just fantastic and sets the mood where it needs to be while also using silence to great effect.

    The similar themed anime called steins gate was a damn near perfect series, but Boku dake ga Inai Machi is just THAT much better.

    i give it 10 out of 10 a must watch for every anime fan with a taste for mature and thoughtprovoking plots.
    9WeAreLive

    A great murder mystery anime

    This is one of the best murder mystery animes I have seen. With so many time travels, suspense and major plot twists.

    If your looking for an anime that has murder mysteries, suspense and a lot of brutal scenes then I would highly recommend it.

    However when it came to voice actors (I have only watched the dub) if they are voicing little boys with an exception of Sataro and the overweight boy majority of them sound too female then male. I get that in some scenarios like Ben Tennyson from Ben 10 and Bart Simpson from the Simpsons are both voiced by women and are really good at voicing them but this is no exception, I get the content of the anime was R rated since they couldn't get child actors but they might as well have got actually grown men to do their voices especially since they Kyle Mccarley, Ben Diskin and Max Mittelman in this and those men are pretty good at voicing little boys.

    But other then those problem it was a good anime.

    I will not spoil any plots otherwise I would be writing this review all day.

    Long story short go watch this anime.

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      All moments taking place at the start of the story in the present are presented in full screen 16:9 aspect ratio, while all scenes set in the past or Satoru's childhood are presented in cinematic widescreen 2.39:1.
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      Kayo Hinazuki: Are you stupid?

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    • Release date
      • January 8, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
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    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Town Where Only I Am Missing
    • Production companies
      • A-1 Pictures
      • Aniplex
      • Aniplex of America
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9
      • 2.35 : 1

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