The Promised Neverland Episode 1: 121045
Manga chapter 1-2
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
10.0
15 Fans
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4
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OSHIMETER
10.0
15 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
mochatea
VerifiedOh I already love this series! The pacing is incredibly perfect and they do a really good job in blending innocence on the surface, and also having a more sinister undertone later on! And the soundtrack on the end was also super angelic, it gave me actual chills! But that ending was definitely not what I was expecting😭✨
noo13
I thought it was going to be a simple slice of life story about kids growing up together. But then the tone slowly starts to shift, and you can feel that something is off, even before anything big happens.
enokifordinner
Insane opening for the whole series; highly recommend for dark fantasy hunters, with an unforgettable first episode as an unbelievable hook. You can watch the whole season in one go by only watching the first episode. PEAK!
myshpurpleu
El primer episodio es una montaña rusa. Empiezas viendo una cosa sin saber lo que se avecina. La salida de Conny, el conejo destrozado y ese portón... el giro del final te deja helado. Literalmente terminas reaccionando igual que Emma y Norman.
mlutfimaulan
The pacing is perfect. It opens with children who have numbers tattooed on their necks, immediately making the audience wonder what’s really going on and raising questions in their minds. At first, the atmosphere feels very cheerful, like nothing is wrong. But right in the middle
twinsart2020
there is no words for the introdicing of the real story, the plot twist was unexpected with a very well-written clifhanger
cinnaverse
THAT was a crazy debut episode! I went in expecting something peaceful, maybe a mild conflict, but that narrative twist sure packs a punch! What I liked the most were the scenes during the day where certain characters are also given the spotlight aside from Emma, Norman, and Ray, but Ray's vibe of cynicism really stood out to me the most. And that final bit just before the ending theme came in — bone-chilling! Definitely a must watch!
lum1nescence
This episode starts all wholesome found-family vibes… then slowly tightens the noose until that final reveal hits like a truck. The mood flip is insane—cute → dread in minutes. Direction, music, pacing? Locked in. You just sit there like “nah bro??”
pendragon
That premiere? ROUGH in the best way. they build up this perfect orphanage life warm colors, laughter, games and you just KNOW something's wrong. then that final scene hits. the silence, the shadows, the way Emma's face just... breaks? haunting. this is how you hook people. 😰
kirandande123
A chilling and masterfully crafted opening that flips innocence into horror. The reveal is shocking and unforgettable, instantly raising the stakes. Tense, emotional, and brilliantly paced, it hooks you from start to finish.
oli_lightdragon
The absolute just twist near the end... It caught me so off-guard I swear I gasped aloud with the reveal (and definitely teared up). I am for sure looking forward to finishing this anime.
rymoverview
When I first watched the episode 1, i didn't expected much of a story : just some children in an orphenage ! But the anime turned out to be much more interesting in the end : with some demons and humans that are being under they watch. The start is peaceful and turns differently!
yuzuk1
At first, I thought it was just a SOL anime set in a normal orphanage. But I was totally fooled by the cute kids. Who would’ve thought they were just waiting their turn to be the next target? I love stories like this so different and unexpected. Who will be next?
iamsoawesome_jp
Ep 1 is the definition of slow burn. You feel totally safe and cozy… and then it just smacks you with how dark things really are. And because you actually care about the kids, the horror hits way harder and will let you stay to watch what happens next. The writing is superb.
hadidmujahid
VerifiedEPISODE CONTEXT
As episode one of twelve, '121045' is pure foundation — it establishes the world, the core trio of Emma, Norman, and Ray, and the deceptive normalcy of Grace Field House that the entire season will systematically dismantle. Everything introduced here, from the children's test scores to the rules of their daily life, becomes critical context for the suspense-driven narrative that escalates rapidly in the episodes that follow. This is the calm that makes the storm hit harder.
QUICK TAKES
mochatea
VerifiedOh I already love this series! The pacing is incredibly perfect and they do a really good job in blending innocence on the surface, and also having a more sinister undertone later on! And the soundtrack on the end was also super angelic, it gave me actual chills! But that ending was definitely not what I was expecting😭✨
noo13
I thought it was going to be a simple slice of life story about kids growing up together. But then the tone slowly starts to shift, and you can feel that something is off, even before anything big happens.
enokifordinner
Insane opening for the whole series; highly recommend for dark fantasy hunters, with an unforgettable first episode as an unbelievable hook. You can watch the whole season in one go by only watching the first episode. PEAK!
myshpurpleu
El primer episodio es una montaña rusa. Empiezas viendo una cosa sin saber lo que se avecina. La salida de Conny, el conejo destrozado y ese portón... el giro del final te deja helado. Literalmente terminas reaccionando igual que Emma y Norman.
mlutfimaulan
The pacing is perfect. It opens with children who have numbers tattooed on their necks, immediately making the audience wonder what’s really going on and raising questions in their minds. At first, the atmosphere feels very cheerful, like nothing is wrong. But right in the middle
twinsart2020
there is no words for the introdicing of the real story, the plot twist was unexpected with a very well-written clifhanger
cinnaverse
THAT was a crazy debut episode! I went in expecting something peaceful, maybe a mild conflict, but that narrative twist sure packs a punch! What I liked the most were the scenes during the day where certain characters are also given the spotlight aside from Emma, Norman, and Ray, but Ray's vibe of cynicism really stood out to me the most. And that final bit just before the ending theme came in — bone-chilling! Definitely a must watch!
lum1nescence
This episode starts all wholesome found-family vibes… then slowly tightens the noose until that final reveal hits like a truck. The mood flip is insane—cute → dread in minutes. Direction, music, pacing? Locked in. You just sit there like “nah bro??”
pendragon
That premiere? ROUGH in the best way. they build up this perfect orphanage life warm colors, laughter, games and you just KNOW something's wrong. then that final scene hits. the silence, the shadows, the way Emma's face just... breaks? haunting. this is how you hook people. 😰
kirandande123
A chilling and masterfully crafted opening that flips innocence into horror. The reveal is shocking and unforgettable, instantly raising the stakes. Tense, emotional, and brilliantly paced, it hooks you from start to finish.
oli_lightdragon
The absolute just twist near the end... It caught me so off-guard I swear I gasped aloud with the reveal (and definitely teared up). I am for sure looking forward to finishing this anime.
rymoverview
When I first watched the episode 1, i didn't expected much of a story : just some children in an orphenage ! But the anime turned out to be much more interesting in the end : with some demons and humans that are being under they watch. The start is peaceful and turns differently!
yuzuk1
At first, I thought it was just a SOL anime set in a normal orphanage. But I was totally fooled by the cute kids. Who would’ve thought they were just waiting their turn to be the next target? I love stories like this so different and unexpected. Who will be next?
iamsoawesome_jp
Ep 1 is the definition of slow burn. You feel totally safe and cozy… and then it just smacks you with how dark things really are. And because you actually care about the kids, the horror hits way harder and will let you stay to watch what happens next. The writing is superb.
hadidmujahid
Verified©白井カイウ・出水ぽすか／集英社・約束のネバーランド製作委員会
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