Erased
A psychological thriller about a man with the ability to travel back in time to prevent tragedies, who must solve a series of child murders from his past.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2012
Origin
Japan
Tags
psychological thrillertime travelmysterydramasupernatural
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Erased (Boku dake ga Inai Machi)
Aliases
The Town Where Only I Am Missing, BokuMachi
Type
Anime/Manga Series
Release Year
2012
Status
Completed
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Kei Sanbe (Manga)
Publisher
Kadokawa Shoten
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Supernatural, Time Travel
Content Information
Synopsis
Satoru Fujinuma possesses an ability called "Revival" that sends him back in time to prevent deaths. When his mother is murdered, he's sent back 18 years to his elementary school days to prevent a series of child kidnappings.
Main Characters
Satoru Fujinuma, Kayo Hinazuki, Sachiko Fujinuma, Gaku Yashiro, Kenya Kobayashi
Setting
Ishikari, Hokkaido (1988) and Chiba (2006), Japan
Themes
Child abuse, friendship, justice, second chances, the butterfly effect, courage
Target Audience
Young adults and adults, thriller enthusiasts
Characters
Satoru Fujinuma
Protagonist
A struggling manga artist with the supernatural ability "Revival" who travels back in time to preven...
Protagonist
Kayo Hinazuki
Key Character/VictimVictim/ProtectedFemale10
A quiet, isolated elementary school girl who becomes the first victim Satoru tries to save from the serial killer.
Abilities: Resilience, Artistic Talent, Quiet Strength
Quotes:
"The town is full of people, but I feel so alone."
""I am Kayo Hinazuki.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Gaku Yashiro
Primary Antagonist/Serial KillerAntagonistMale35 (in 1988)
Satoru's elementary school teacher who is revealed to be the serial killer targeting children.
Abilities: Manipulation, Deception, Authority Position...
Quotes:
"I wonder what it's like to have someone believe in you unconditionally."
""I am Gaku Yashiro.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Hiromi Sugita
Classmate/Potential VictimClassmatesMale10
A feminine-looking boy in Satoru's class who becomes another target of the killer.
Abilities: Kindness, Resilience, Friendship
Quotes:
""I am Hiromi Sugita.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
character
Aya Nakanishi
VictimVictimsFemale10
Another elementary school girl who becomes a victim of the serial killer.
Abilities: Innocence, Childhood Joy
Quotes:
""I am Aya Nakanishi.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
character
Media Forms
Animated Series
Erased (2016) - 12 episodes
Comics
Original manga series (2012-2016)
Live Action Films
Erased live-action film (2016), Netflix live-action series (2017)
Merchandise
Figures, art books, soundtracks, novels
Digital Content
Streaming on various platforms, digital manga
Commercial Information
Sales
Manga sold over 2.7 million copies
Revenue
Significant success in anime and live-action adaptations
Awards
Manga Taisho Award nominee, Kodansha Manga Award winner
Critical Reception
Highly praised for storytelling and emotional depth
Cultural Impact
Popularized time travel thriller genre in anime
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Dedicated international fanbase, particularly strong in psychological thriller communities
Communities
Reddit r/BokuNoHeroAcademia, MyAnimeList forums, Discord servers
Events
Anime conventions, manga exhibitions, fan meetups
Quotes
The town where only I am missing, Revival, Believe in your friends
Memes
Revival ability jokes, Kayo protection squad, pizza scene
Cosplay
Popular characters at anime conventions
Historical Development
2012
Manga serialization begins in Young Ace magazine
2014
Manga gains popularity and critical acclaim
2016
Anime adaptation airs and becomes highly successful, live-action film adaptation released, manga series concludes
2017
Netflix live-action series adaptation
Related Links
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