ERASED English Sub & Dub

About ERASED

Here is what ERASED (僕だけがいない街) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, mystery and psychological anime by A-1 Pictures (2016). What the story covers: Satoru Fujinuma is a 29 year old manga artist struggling to make a name for himself following his debut. But, that was not the only thing in his life that Satoru was feeling frustrated about…

Soon after, he has a unique supernatural ability of being compelled to prevent deaths and catastrophes by being sent back in time before the incident occurred, repeating time until the accident is prevented. One day, he gets involved in an accident that has him framed as a murderer. Desperate to save the victim, he sends himself back in time only to find himself as a grade-schooler one month before fellow classmate Kayo Hinazuki went missing.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Ayaka Asai as Sonohokasei and Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Satoru Fujinuma. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind ERASED, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Viewers rate it 8.1/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Ayaka Asai voicing Sonohokasei gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.