ERASED

Synopsis

Satoru Fujinuma is a struggling manga artist who has the ability to turn back time and prevent deaths. When his mother is killed he turns back time to solve the mystery, but ends up back in elementary school, just before the disappearance of his classmate Kayo.

About

ERASED premiered on January 8, 2016. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Mystery genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sakuranbo TV. and concluded its run on March 25, 2016.

Why viewers enjoy ERASED

ERASED targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Mystery elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Mystery sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

ERASED was animated by A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network, and broadcast on Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sakuranbo TV.

Critical reception

ERASED holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 1,257 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout ERASED include: child abuse, detective, assassin, time travel, supernatural, elementary school, murder, dysfunctional family. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.