ERASED

***Erased***, known in Japan as ***Boku dake ga Inai Machi*** and abbreviated as ***BokuMachi*** ,is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe. It was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's *Young Ace* magazine from June 4, 2012 to March 4, 2016, and is licensed in English by Yen Press. An anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block from January 8, 2016 to March 25, 2016, and a live action film was released on March 19, 2016. A live-action drama series was released by Netflixon December 15, 2017.

## Plot/Synopsis:

When tragedy is about to strike, Satoru Fujinuma finds himself sent back several minutes before the accident occurs. The detached, 29-year-old manga artist has taken advantage of this powerful yet mysterious phenomenon, which he calls "Revival," to save many lives.

However, when he is wrongfully accused of murdering someone close to him, Satoru is sent back to the past once again, except this time he is sent back to 18 years in the past. Following his transition back to the days of his childhood, he soon realises that the crime he was accused of may be connected to the abduction and death of one of his classmates. This is his chance to make things right.

*Boku dake ga Inai Machi* follows Satoru in his mission to uncover what truly transpired 18 years ago and his attempts to prevent the death of his classmate, while also protecting those he cares about in the present.

## MAL info:

**Score:** 8.40

**Ranked:** #147

**Popularity:** #28

**Studios:** A-1 Pictures

**Source:** Manga

**Duration:** 23 min. per ep.

**Rating:** R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

**Producers:** Aniplex,  Dentsu,  Kadokawa Shoten,  Fuji TV,  DAX Production, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings,  Kansai Telecasting,  Lawson

## Characters:

* **Satoru Fujinuma:** (Main) is a 29-year-old manga artist who also works part-time as a delivery man at Oasi Pizza. Many years ago while he was still a child, his father left him and his mother for which reason he is living in a single parent home. He possesses an ability he calls "Revival," which brings him back to a time before a life-threatening incident occurs and allows him to prevent it.
* **Kayo Hinazuki:** (Main) is one of Satoru's primary school classmates and is one of the original victims of the serial kidnapping case that occurred 18 years ago.
* **Airi Katagiri:** (Supporting) is a high school student and Satoru's friendly co-worker at Oasi Pizza. She becomes involved with him when she witnesses oddities such as when he manages to save people from certain life-threatening situations.
* **Sachiko Fujinuma:** (Supporting) is Satoru's mother and a former news announcer. Her husband left the family many years ago, causing her to raise Satoru on her own. She possesses a sharp eye and is quick to observe any irregularities.
* **Kenya Kobayashi:** (Supporting) is one of Satoru's primary school classmates who has a strong sense of justice and is very mature for his age with his intelligent choices. He is an aspiring lawyer who has a keen eye.
* **Hiromi Sugita:** (Supporting) is one of Satoru's primary school classmates who appears feminine even though he is a boy. He is one of the original victims of the serial kidnapping case.
* **Jun Shiratori:** (Supporting) is one of Satoru's primary school classmates who appears feminine even though he is a boy. He is one of the original victims of the serial kidnapping case.
* **Gaku Yashiro:** (Supporting) is Satoru's homeroom teacher during his youth and the closest thing he has to a father figure.
* **Akemi Hinazuki:** (Supporting) is Kayo's abusive mother, whose abusive nature was exposed to the public.

## Official sites:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/31043/Boku\_dake\_ga\_Inai\_Machi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erased\_(manga)