The Promised Neverland

The Promised Neverland

The Promised Neverland is a dark fantasy manga and anime series about children living in an orphanage who discover the horrifying truth about their existence and plan a daring escape. The series combines psychological thriller elements with coming-of-age themes.

Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2016
Origin
Japan
Tags
dark fantasy
psychological thriller
escape
orphanage
demons
survival
strategy
coming-of-age

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
The Promised Neverland
Aliases
Not specified
Type
anime
Release Year
2016
Status
Completed (manga), 2 seasons (anime)
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
anime
Genre
dark fantasy, psychological thriller, escape, orphanage, demons, survival, strategy, coming-of-age

Content Information

Synopsis
The Promised Neverland is a dark fantasy manga and anime series about children living in an orphanage who discover the horrifying truth about their existence and plan a daring escape. The series combines psychological thriller elements with coming-of-age themes.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
dark fantasy, psychological thriller, escape, orphanage, demons, survival, strategy, coming-of-age
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Original Medium
Manga
Adaptations
Anime series, Live-action film, Light novels, Mobile games
Merchandise
Figures, Clothing, Art books, Soundtracks, Collectibles
Cross Media
Escape room experiences, Cafe collaborations, Art exhibitions, Stage plays

Commercial Information

Book Sales
Over 42 million copies sold worldwide
Box Office
Live-action film grossed over $25 million
Critical Reception
Highly acclaimed for storytelling and psychological depth
Audience Reception
Popular among anime and thriller fans
Awards
Shogakukan Manga Award, Anime Awards nominations
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from figures and collectibles

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Millions of fans worldwide
Demographics
Teens and adults, thriller enthusiasts, anime/manga fans
Community Platforms
Reddit, Twitter, Discord, MyAnimeList, Fan forums
Fan Creations
Fan art, Theories, Cosplay, Fan fiction, Analysis videos
Conventions
Anime conventions, Manga festivals, Fan meetups
Fandom Characteristics
Theory crafting, Character analysis, Escape plan discussions, Emotional investment

Historical Development

Creation Background
Created to explore themes of freedom, intelligence, and the loss of innocence
Major Milestones
2016: Manga serialization begins in Weekly Shonen Jump, 2019: Anime adaptation premieres to critical acclaim, 2020: Live-action film released, 2020: Manga concludes after 4 years, 2021: Second anime season airs
Cultural Impact
Influenced discussions about child welfare and psychological thrillers in anime
Legacy
Considered one of the best psychological thriller manga of the 2010s