Erased (2016) User Reviews (200)

Realism with some sweet Supernatural Touch is the Key of Success of this Anime

[SaptarshiForYou · 9/10 · 5 September 2017]

Erased is one of my favorite anime. It is so natural and real. This has a strong message about Believing which itself a metaphor of hope and will. It may be turf for someone to understand the whole premises first but I advise that please float straight obtained to the stream and you will find all the answers. The Animation is actually soothing and the story really catches my nerves.

here I am mentioning the plus points of this anime

1. It is so realistic in its story, characters and screenplays 2. The Hero is pretty much suitable with the stream as he is as normal as other human beings. He takes his lessons from his faults and that is the key of his success 3. The musics, textures and special mentioning the OP is really great. 4. The messages that it throws to our society are really spell bounding. 5. Mental and Relational strong Bonding between characters.(Mother- son) 6. And lots more.

It says when a man lost his all hopes and doesn't want to stand again against his problems, then he have to ruminate the smiling face of his close peoples whom for he is OK on this earth and thus give him the sprite of fighting again.(I think this message is really needed into our present society)

(Here I am Putting my own opinion about its realism. So I mention Death Note Anime....Please don't misunderstood me. It is on purpose)

we know Death Note is another mystic Anime but if you just thought about the main protagonists of that anime for a minute, you can come to the point that they are actually supernaturally talented who barely do any faults, that is coincidental and unrealistic. It has no good for us as they are not normal. But for this anime the main protagonist is nothing but a simple man who gets success by doing faults. So for this reason it is real and super that can inspire some people at least.

Thanks for paying your time to read this. I know I bring forth many commotion facts that may be offensive for you but I request you to compromise with the fact. Thanks Again.

An incredible thriller

[gugigor · 8/10 · 19 February 2016]

Erased started out as a very interesting decent anime. It already had gotten attention on just episode one. But it made insane progress on MyAnimeList. On merely episode two it was already rising through the ranks of MyAnimeList. By episode three it was already within the top 20 of the website, and with the release of episodes 4 and 5, it broke through the top TEN, an incredibly rare occasion considering the numerous episodes and efforts put into the other classic shows (such as Your Lie in April or even Code Geass). As I type this up now, with the show having 7 episodes, it is already at 6th place, threatening to overtake the legendary Hunter V. Hunter! Even though it is based on a manga, and its pace may feel a bit quick, it is still excellent for a 12-episode anime. With a very nice soundtrack and voicing, along with beautiful scenes combined with the very tense plot along with good characters, this anime brings the manga to life! With a less obvious display of the murderer than the manga, and with full suspense making the watcher want to know more, tortured by the weekly cliffhanger, Erased is looking to be one of the best anime of 2016--if not of all time! You should watch it if you like murder mystery, mind-games, psychology, tension, along with some supernatural powers.

Even so, be warned that the anime is not perfect. The ending may disappoint some who were expecting a red herring-- but those who have read the manga will not be surprised. Even so, the overall characters are in-depth, the tension is taut, and this anime is very good.

FYI: the highest this anime has been was in 4th place, threatening to overtake Gintama and/or Steins;Gate!

Ending was predictable & rushed

[nerdgasms · 8/10 · 24 August 2021]

It was great overall. It was really, really good up until right before Fujinuma is in the 15 year coma. After that it just feels rushed like the creator didn't know how to end it.. the killer was predictable as heck. He was literally the only sus one. Like right off the bat when Fujinuma is in class for the first time it's obvious it could be him since they look similar. Then they keep dropping obvious hints. I get that Fujinuma ignored the obvious hints cause he looked up to the teacher but cmon man.

The only thing I liked about the ending was the after credits scene.

A must watch for anyone who likes Psychological Thrillers

[naabh4 · 10/10 · 19 February 2016]

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.

"Are you stupid?"

[pedro3113 · 10/10 · 3 April 2016]

Everything about this anime has a unique atmosphere which you can feel from the first episode.

Story: Some people like to compare this anime to Stein's Gate because it involves some time traveling. Other people wondered about the mystery and crime genre and compared it to Death Note. This anime is neither of them. It doesn't revolve around time traveling as the main idea or the plot of the story. Also, it doesn't involve that much darkness and crime twist as Death Note. It is about loneliness and friendship, courage and hesitation, evil and good, family and abuse; It is about a lot.

Art: The art in the anime is much better than the manga. It is also somehow unique than other animes I 've watched. You will unlikely to find mistakes while watching that may disturb you. The art is very well done.

Sound: It just got me in the story. I didn't feel that there is a SOUND being played. I just felt the story going before my eyes while I am feeling it.

Characters: I felt the characters as they're real. Actually, I think the characters are taken from real persons. The characters, their backgrounds, feelings and complications are very well put. You can watch the character grow up and evolve as you march through the anime.

Enjoyment: YOU WILL NEVER GET BORED WATCHING THIS ANIME.

Overall: I gave this anime 10/10

Erased (Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi) Anime Review

[engagesanjith · 10/10 · 15 January 2016]

Anime is simply amazing...In less words.It has a great plot and the in very first episode you will love the main character and his uniqueness.While watching anime you will be getting the feeling of watching a movie this the first i've seen which delivers that.There are scenes which will make at the edge of the seat before you know it.The voice actor of the protagonist (Shinnosuke Mitsushima) was his debut and he nailed it and he deserves a special applause.This anime will keep your mind in the story till the end of the episode and that's a big thing.It has great opening and ending song even though i don't understand Japanese the songs are good to hear.Their are no negatives i can point out in the anime.Art is great and it has nice background music.Anime overall is a must watch anime if you are looking for something good!! there hasn't been anime like this in a while..Must watch! :-)

masterpiece

[martin-sievers · 10/10 · 19 February 2016]

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.

Taut and Gripping Thriller

[arorashadow_2003 · 10/10 · 26 March 2016]

ERASED also known as Boku dake gai Inai Machi is the breakout winter hit for 2016 based on the manga by the same name. Going into this series I was largely skeptical, between Aniplex as a business souring me on shows produced by them, the show's director being the same who did Sword Art Online adding to that a time travel plot I was set up for this to be a failure. The only thing this had going for me was hopefully a passable Yuki Kajiura score. From episode one I was already hooked and as the series continued on I was immensely pulled in by the strong atmosphere and strongly woven mystery.

Time travel usually falls along one of two plot lines, set-right-what-once-went-wrong or change the future sometimes with overlap of both. In the case of Erased we have an overlap as our main character Satoru goes back to his past to rewrite the wrongs of history to solve a kidnapping he feels partly responsible for, for not doing enough to possibly prevent it in the first place and help a friend who was set up to take the fall for such a crime. Through the course of several episodes we see him craftily work out tactics as a grown man occupying the body of his 10-year-old-self. Slowly but surely he has to make a connection with Kayo, a seemingly cold and distant person but finding out she's a girl hiding incredible amount of pain in her life.

As the episodes progress the series really is less about the time travel and more about a kid trying to do the right thing, even if that kid is really an adult. If not for the clever visual reminders and the ongoing mystery of the future which propels Satoru back in time, it would be easy to forget this is supposed to be a time traveling mystery.

If the show has a few shortcomings it does unfortunately suffer slightly by it's short length. With a 12 episode count a good chunk of the story is focused on Satoru's efforts to save his classmate, Kayo Hinazuki from a grim fate and terrible home life while the other victims of the story largely come in and are quickly resolved. The who-done-it aspect of the mystery might not hold you for long thanks to some fairly obvious clues and hints but then again plenty of red herrings can keep you guessing all the same.

The finale does bring some good emotional closure but as it is but felt rather rushed and anti-climactic as a culmination of 11 episodes worth of suspense and buildup. In spite of the flaw the dramatic pathos and tight scripting of the series as a whole should keep you engaged consistently.

The animation by A-1 Pictures is quality with many good uses of symbolism in its art, color design and cinematography. The art of the manga is evolved to fluid and dynamic looking animation with clean looking character designs making them adaptable and distinguishable.

Yuki Kajiura's music shapes up to make a good atmospheric score using her usual blend of synth and real instruments to mix and match mood of the series highs and lows. The opening theme provided by Asian-Kung-Fu Generation feels like a standard rock song but with a few listens manages to mesh decently into the series as a whole. The ending by Sayuri is a song bolstered by a good melody written by the accomplished Kajiura but hampered by a poor arrangement by Ryou Eguchi.

ERASED in the end proves to be a gripping thriller filled with many emotional twits and turns and will leave you consistently on the edge of your seat. A few shortcomings aside I can't deny it had me biting my nails through most of it and I highly recommend it.

Boku dake ga Inai Machi - A True Masterpiece

[diogoppires · 10/10 · 10 April 2016]

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.

I wasn't amazed.

[erikacunanan29 · 7/10 · 12 July 2018]

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This anime was pretty interesting. It reminded me of the movie "The Butterfly Effect" starring Ashton Kutcher but with a cheerier ending. It was entertaining to watch especially if you don't know anything that will happen (please, don't spoil yourself before watching the whole anime). I liked the bonds that developed between the characters. They were a fun bunch and they helped each other a lot. I didn't give this a higher rating because I didn't feel much of a surprise with the twist. I was like, 'Oh, okay' and then the story went on. There wasn't much back story as to why certain things happened. I felt like there was something missing with the revelation.

A great murder mystery anime

[WeAreLive · 9/10 · 15 April 2018]

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.

Pretty good first half abysmal second half

[ACollegeStudent · 6/10 · 14 May 2021]

Rating: 6.8

Favorite Episode: Getaway

The first half was pretty good, but the second half and the ending were abysmal. This needed to be extended beyond 12 episodes. They left so many unanswered questions in regards to his powers and created so many plot conveniences/holes and muddled character motivations that sunk the show for me. It just wasn't a satisfying conclusion. All issue's listed below in my tv shows rated and reviewed list can't post links here.

A lot of potential ruined by an obvious plot and a bad antagonist.

[feterik · 2/10 · 21 June 2016]

Anyone saying this was a above 3/10 was either payed or edited!

The show introduced a similar concept to Steins gate where the protagonist is able to change the future. However, this story has more focus on an event that happens in the past. Ever wondered what you would do as your 10 year old self if you had all the knowledge you have now? This series delves into that.

It really had something going until it was going to reveal the bad guy. The series continuously laid out obvous hints on who the bad one was, which is why it really shouldn't be that person... which it was. From there it was just a matter of lack of excitement. The "thrill" when it comes to the fight between the protagonist and the antagonist was just so freaking bad I wanted to grab the nearest knife and commit sepukku. And it was just so disappointing to learn that the killer was nothing but an unrelatable psychopath.

Wow.., Amazing Show!

[mercfma · 10/10 · 26 March 2016]

So right from the description I knew this was going to be good, and as predicted I was dead on(at least for my tastes). This is one of the best titles I've seen yet. In ever aspect, the story is just spectacular, artwork & character designs are appealing, music is great. I have no real flaws with this as a person who has only seen the anime that is, apparently the manga has much more detail towards the later of the show but from what it shows I think it does just fine. This show gave me a feeling of Steins;Gate & Death Note. It was very well thought out & makes you think, every single episode leaves you with suspense that could kill. For me there's nothing else to even say. Don't look up any details about this, just watch it & you will not be disappointed.

4.8/5 Why? Its spectacular, the story is so good. Every episode leaves you dying to watch the next. Artwork & animation is great. Music is awesome, the OP & ED are so catchy you can listen to them for days without tiring. All the characters are great. Its so close to perfection for me, my only wish (not a complaint) is that they would have just given it another 1-2 episodes & included the details that were missing from the manga. But even with that being said its perfectly fine the way it was done. I can almost guarantee anyone that watches this will enjoy it very much, & go on to add this to one of there all time favorites.

Shows the Worst & Best of humanity in an Incredible Way

[saikatsamanta · 10/10 · 25 April 2020]

I never thought there could be an anime which can surpass Naruto or Death Note for me. But after finishing this series in 2 days and being an emotional wreck for most of the time duration, I can say, personally this is the best Anime I have seen in my lifetime. The writing,character development,pacing,music and the emotion, everything is perfect. It deals with some very dark themes with such maturity and yet it shows the best of humanity. Everyone will be moved by this, I guarantee.

When a series makes me cry it is a good series

[Luisvtw · 10/10 · 9 September 2021]

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.

Erased

[Tweekums · 10/10 · 1 April 2016]

This anime opens in 2006 where protagonist Satoru Fujinuma has a strange power; if he witnesses something bad happening he travels back in time to just before it happens so he can prevent it happening. Typically he goes back a couple of minutes but after his mother is murdered, shortly after reminding him of a crime that happened when he was a child, and he is accused of killing her he finds himself back in 1988 when he is still in elementary school. The date seems relevant; a few days before Kayo Hinazuki, a girl in his class, had been kidnapped and murdered; he is determined that he will befriend and save her and in doing so hopefully have his mother as well. As the series progresses he will have to relive painful moments before learning who the killer is and in doing so he will but himself in real danger.

This is a contender for the best anime of the season; the central idea works surprisingly well and one can't help but feel for Satoru as he struggles to save his mother, Kayo Hinazuki and other potential victims. The story is told in a gripping way and the fact that he occasionally jumps back in time means that he has to see them die again before he can save them. As the end approaches there is a feeling that the price of saving others could ultimately be his own life. The end isn't this bleak; some may even find it a bit of a cop out, but I felt it worked well enough. The characters are mostly likable, there are however some deliberately unpleasant characters; most notably Kayo's mother who routinely mistreats her. The series looks really good; beautifully capturing the downbeat nature of much of the story. I'd definitely recommend this to all anime fans as it is one of the best series I've seen in a while.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

This is it chief

[doomedmac · 9/10 · 13 March 2021]

A truly amazing show that is well-written with a sharp plot and sharper characters. Really amazing.

Giving away 10 stars is not easy! Respect it!!

[shashankdubey-40861 · 10/10 · 18 February 2016]

This anime? Man Is there a perfect definition of word "Awesome" available on the internet? I am sure it wont be enough to describe this Anime "Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi" aka "Erased".

I am not gonna describe everything of it! Just gonna say some words- "If you liked Death Note, then you'll love this".

Now move your lazy as* and go watch that series!

But beware!!! After the latest episode you wont be able to resist the temptation of watching the whole series or reading the whole manga in one go!

Lets see how much suspense you can handle!

A sentimental thriller disguised as a whodunit

[tinytots2 · 6/10 · 5 April 2022]

An emotion-inducing drama with mysterious and supernatural elements, Erased follows the 29-year old Satoru Fujinuma as he is sent back 18 years in time to prevent his mother's murder which is linked to a series of unresolved child abductions.

While its premise sets it up as a murder mystery, where Erased shines is in its poignant human moments. Satoru's interactions with the troubled Kayo and her touching reactions to hitherto unaccustomed kindness are by far the best part of the show. On the artistic front, the animation while not flashy is done well and suits the suburban setting admirably. The cinematic camera angles, the first-person perspective shots, the catchy theme and a melodious soundtrack to complement the scenes also all deserve praise.

Unfortunately, Erased is brought down and has its quality diminished by some significant weaknesses. As a result of including a vague time travel mechanic, a lot of the tension is lost when viewing events like Satoru's mother's death or Satoru's own arrest in the present timeline. The identity of the murderer is largely predictable and the motives behind his criminal acts are unsatisfying at best; indeed, the entire final confrontation between Satoru and the villain feels poorly constructed. Characters like Airi are redundant, features like the surprising sharpness of Kenya seem strangely misplaced, Satoru's mother appears to be a typical Mary Sue and Kayo's mother is the stereotypical abusive parent.

In conclusion, I appreciated Erased more for its emotive and audiovisual qualities than for its narrative strength. For those who like short moving anime dramas, they will likely derive significant enjoyment by watching this show.

Truly a masterpiece

[tant-64989 · 10/10 · 25 January 2020]

One of the best anime ever, an amazing storyline, beautiful animation, well-written characters and no filler, 12 episodes and all of them are really good, you will feel suspenseful, emotional and intriguing by this one, this is anime at its finest

Great start, but it falls near the end?

[dashing-native97 · 6/10 · 15 April 2016]

I was gonna give this a 6/10. But made it a 7/10.

Now, what can I say about this? Well, the beginning was intriguing and great. I knew there was good potential for this to be the greatest winter anime of 2016! I was hooked and binge watched all the episodes that were released! (I didn't watch when it released, only when there were 5 episodes available at the time and I loved it.) And barely any show can do that to me!

I'm working on my own thing currently and I made time for this show. There were so many things going great! Until episode 10 came along. Not gonna spoil anything, but if you were to watch it? And yeah, you should. But personally? No. The ship didn't sink, but no doubt it was damaged. (A methapor to saying it had a good start until that episode, just to clarify that. And might mean something else too now that I think about it. But a ship that totally sunk. Now that's a spoiler.)

Anyway, I thought they were gonna do something around episode 11 and it didn't happen the way I wanted. But granted, episode 11 was intriguing and it seemed like the first episode? Dunno. It strangely made me feel like there was more to go on is what I'm trying to say, but we are nearing the end and I know it won't be good since I have the feeling that it could've been longer and done better.

So, episode 12 happens and there you have it. Now, some might not like what happened from then on. (Just like me.) But I gotta say? It wasn't that bad. You may feel mixed around episode 10 or maybe 9 for that matter, but I suggest you should watch it if there isn't anything good on and you haven't watched it.

Regarding the ending too. (This is for those who watched the show.) Some of you that may have not liked it. But it sort of adds realism. This isn't a fairy tale or fantasy even though it has elements. This show was going for that realism and sadly they failed in my opinion. And you might agree too. But I would love to see that more and rightfully done in future stories. May it be in a book/TV show/movie or whatever.

Terrible Ending

[invisibleunicornninja · 4/10 · 2 October 2018]

Things that are bad about this show,

The poorly written and underutilized ages of the characters. The main character is 29, but there are countless frustrating moments where he acts like a child when he really shouldn't be. Yeah there are parts where he has to pretend to be his younger self, but for the most part he acts like a child and not an adult pretending to be a child. He even falls kind of in love with a little girl. Yes, she doesn't know he is really an adult, but he does. Honestly the concept of a person being put into his past self is extremely underutilized because the writing is too bad. Also, there are a lot of scenes where the actual children act way smarter than they should be. Also, also, someone should tell the writers that being physically and mentally abused doesn't make you smarter and more mature.

The villain. The villain is easily guessed the second he was onscreen. He is so incredibly obvious, that I initially thought that he was supposed to be a red herring. This wouldn't be too big of a problem, but its played off like it was supposed to be a surprise. If it had been confirmed at the beginning, and the audience followed both the protagonist and the villain throughout the show, then that would've worked better. Or they could've just made it harder for the audience to guess the villain. Honestly this could've been much more interesting without the failed attempt of making this a murder mystery.

The time travel. While no explanation is often better than a bad explanation, it kind of bugs me that they did not explain how the time travel works. They didn't really need a reason for how he can do it, but maybe more on how it works? Or anything? I don't really mind it being there as its just a plot device, and this particular point is more of a nitpick, but the overall explanation for this could've been better.

The sound design. The audio for this show is pretty bad. Audio queues are loud, overbearing, and hilariously cheesy. One example is when the protagonist's mother is stabbed (this isn't a spoiler it happens in episode one) the sound effect was really weird and awkward and I just burst out laughing because it sounded so stupid. (Some other things wrong with that scene, there is a continuity error where her stab wound changes locations. Also the mother doesn't yell or try to fight off the assailant, or doing literally anything to alert people that her life is in danger.)

NO ONE CALLS THE POLICE! There are so many scenes that wouldn't have happened if someone just called the police. In episode one, the mother finds some evidence for an investigation and instead of calling the police so that they can at least help figure it out, she investigates on her own and ends up dead. (Pretty sure that she knew that her life was in danger at that time as well, but I'm not checking. She still should've called the police regardless based on everything else she knew.) Also there are a lot of scenes where people say that they won't call CPS or the police on an abusive mother because it would "cause quite a stir" and other nonsense like that. If a child is being abused, and there is a ton of obvious proof, you should call the police. The whole point is that the situation is disrupted.

That evil mother. There is an abusive mother in this show. She is a sadistic, cartoonish, over-the-top evil abuser who constantly attacks her daughter and is one of the worst characters I've ever seen. Guess what this show tries to do. IT TRIES TO GET YOU TO SYMPATHIZE WITH HER.

best anime ever

[joaoopauloo · 10/10 · 21 February 2016]

It is a great anime for those who are searching for something to see , actually. I dare say it is the best anime I've ever seen , the drama, the characters, the mystery involving the whole context , and develop the story, give a unique feature that leaves you stuck to discover WHAT happened and WHAT can happen , few anime new seasons bring this particularity personally recommend ! you will be amazed at the powers and dejavus that happen and how the story goes quickly and with a lot of content , and for those who are already watching , we have some theories? let your ideas of what is happening in this amazing work !!! do not forget to rate! this anime deserves pass too !

Good, but the ending stumbled a bit

[rashidmahar-38050 · 8/10 · 27 October 2021]

I feel as though this show has executed the suspense and mystery quite well. If you're into those, you'll enjoy this.

Where it doesn't quite stick the landing is with the ending, that almost feels out of nowhere and a bit strange. It isn't the most unsatisfying thing, but it feels lackluster to what was prior.