Erased
Oshimeter
Synopsis
At 29, Satoru Fujinuma is going nowhere, stuck delivering pizzas and barely connecting with the people around him. He does have one thing going for him though, a strange ability he calls 'Revival' that rewinds time by a few minutes whenever someone nearby is about to die. It's saved lives before, but it's not something he controls or fully understands. Then his mother is murdered, he's framed for it, and Revival doesn't send him back a few minutes. It sends him back 18 years, to 1988, when he's a kid in elementary school. Suddenly he's ten years old again, staring at his classmate Kayo Hinazuki, a quiet, isolated girl who, in his original timeline, became the victim of a kidnapping and murder that was never solved. The connection between her case and his mother's death starts to take shape, and Satoru has to figure out how to change the past while trapped in the body of a child who nobody takes seriously. The mystery here is genuinely gripping, but what makes Erased hit different is how much emotional weight it carries. Satoru's relationship with Kayo, his attempts to reach someone who's given up on being helped, that's the real core of this 12-episode TV series. If you liked the time-travel tension of Steins;Gate or the emotional gut-punch of Anohana, this one's in that space. A-1 Pictures nailed the atmosphere, and the soundtrack quietly makes everything land harder than it should.
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Characters
Satoru Fujinuma
A time-traveling manga artist, Satoru relives past events to save lives, confronting a childhood mystery.
Ruff Michelle
Kayo Hinazuki
Abused child, first victim of a serial killer, saved by Satoru, finds happiness, marries, and has a child.
Sheh Stephanie
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Satoru tiene un don el cual usa para salvar una vida y a su madre le hace recordar un caso de secuestros de años atrás donde deduce al asesino por un incidente actual , pero no alcanza a contar la verdad, por lo que Satoru con su don vuelve al pasado a encontrar al culpable.
It’s well built for an intro episode. We get to know each character and the history that haunts Satoru. In the middle of the episode, we almost succeed in uncovering a dark secret from the past. We also learn about Satoru’s ability in this episode. However, at the end, it leaves us eager to watch the next episode.
Capitulo muy intenso, hay cosas que no cambian y la realidad es cruda. Se empieza a dilucidar ciertas pistas de quien o quienes pueden estar involucrados.
Satoru trata de remediar el pasado de Kayo tras confirmar su dura vida y le da un momento mágico y emotivo tratando de parecer de su edad y no atraer sospechas.
La vuelta al pasado trae consigo emociones fuertes e intentos de mejoral y cambiar el detino de Kayo y el de todos.
Personaly it's close to my top anime list of anime. 100% emotional anime so if you are easy on tears be carefull :)
Top 5 anime, left me heartbroken after I finished it.
The animation and soundtrack set the mood so well, and that ending… unforgettable.
Conclusion of the episode. I am satisfied with the ending, no cliffhanger. It is Satoru versus the culprit, and Satoru tells the truth to him. It was a balanced and emotional episode with no re-investigation, just a conclusion. At the last part, I would say that is Satoru's soulmate, and hopefully there is no more betrayal
Sad moments, especially when they involve a mother. Satoru’s mother is a true figure of strength no matter what hardship Satoru goes through, she will always take care of and protect him. I don’t know why, but I felt betrayed in the second half of the episode. But at the end, Satoru encounters the culprit again after 15 years.
This episode handles Aya’s case quickly. It was way much faster and simpler than Hina’s. It feels like a one-episode detour that also sets up another character to save. But the real hook is the ending which was the culprit’s identity finally gets a clear push forward. If you’ve been theorizing, this episode gives you that ‘I knew it!’ moment.
The episode starts wrapping things up bit by bit, beginning with Hina’s mom. The focus shifts to a new character and a fresh re-investigation, which changes the pace. By the end, it drops enough hints that you can feel the real culprit might’ve just been revealed. If you like slow-burn reveals, this one is a must watch episode!
Slows down to give you a rare quiet moment between Satoru and Hina. The scene kinda heartwarming. Simple, emotional, and actually feels like a parent-child bond. Pacing is light and slow, but the hints about the culprit keep the suspense alive. Skip if you want constant fast paced. Watch if you want the emotional breather before things get ugly next episode
This is a must-watch episode! This time Satoru actually plans a counterattack. He sets up an alibi, tries to protect Hina, and even gets Kenya to help carry out the plan. But it ends on a cliffhanger. Will Satoru’s plan fall apart? Can’t wait for the next episode!
This episode is slow on purpose. Satoru spends most of it running and piecing stuff together, so the whole vibe feels heavy. Not much happens on the surface, but you can feel something’s about to blow up by the end. If you’re into episode that build the tension before hitting you with the twist, this one was it!
This episode is quiet sad. Satoru basically ends up right where he started, still getting blamed for everything. First half feels slow with all the running and dodging, but that slow burn makes the ending twist slap way harder. If you’re into tension over action, don't skip this episode then.
This episode was focusing on Satoru and Hina’s chemistry instead of investigating. Their couple vibe feels natural and pulls you in fast. The pacing is tight, every scene drops new info without dragging. That ending twist hits hard and out of nowhere. If you like slow-burn romance mixed with suspense, this one’s for you. Don’t skip it.
I love how the episode didn’t have any dragging moments and stayed fast-paced! Each part contains new, crucial info. But it also has a heartbreaking moment involving Hina, and even a hint of romantic vibe. Overall, this episode has romance, suspense, and sadness
It’s a rewind story! Satoru uses his present-day knowledge in the past to save someone. The plot is balanced and fast-paced, packed with information. Many characters are introduced, including classmates who seem crucial later. The culprit is also shadowed in this episode. Skip it and you’ll be left confused going into episode 3. Seriously!
The 15 year time skip in the last episode hit different. Yashiro's downfall was satisfying, although could've been executed better. Kayo having a family wasn't how I had hoped it would end, although it makes sense the world isn't waiting for him to wake up from his coma. Overall, good last episode!
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