---
title: "ERASED"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/erased-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 65249
imdb_id: "tt5249462"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 1269
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# ERASED (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/erased-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

ERASED is a Japanese television series that aired in 2016. The show follows Satoru Fujinuma, a struggling manga artist who possesses the supernatural ability to turn back time in order to prevent deaths from occurring. When Fujinuma's mother is murdered, he uses his time-traveling capability to investigate her killing and solve the mystery surrounding her death. However, his attempt to change the past results in him being transported back to his childhood, specifically to the time when he was in elementary school. During this earlier period, he finds himself positioned just before the disappearance of his classmate Kayo, a girl who went missing during their school years. The series explores Fujinuma's efforts to navigate his altered timeline while attempting to prevent both his mother's murder and the tragic disappearance of his young classmate. Through his unique ability, he seeks to correct past wrongs and protect those he cares about from harm.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man with time-travel powers tries to prevent tragedies including his mother's murder."

### Why Watch
- Intriguing time-travel premise with emotional stakes
- Strong character development and mystery elements
- Well-paced blend of thriller and drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some plot points may feel rushed
- Limited exploration of alternate timelines
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy suspenseful storytelling with mild violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, suspenseful, emotional, thoughtful, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shinnosuke Mitsushima** as *29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma (voice)*
- **Tao Tsuchiya** as *10-year-old Satoru Fujinuma (voice)*
- **Minami Takayama** as *Sachiko Fujinuma (voice)*
- **Mitsuru Miyamoto** as *Gaku Yashiro (voice)*
- **Aoi Yuuki** as *Kayo Hinazuki (voice)*
- **Ayaka Nanase** as *Osamu (voice)*
- **Yukitoshi Kikuchi** as *Kazu (voice)*
- **Akari Kito** as *Hiromi Sugati (voice)*
- **You Taichi** as *Kenya Kobayashi (voice)*
- **Hina Kino** as *Misato Yanagihara (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from a Japanese manga series.

### Q: How does the time travel work?
The main character involuntarily travels back moments before tragic events occur.

### Q: Is it a long series?
It is a short television series with a limited number of episodes.

### Q: Does it have a happy ending?
The series concludes with resolution to the central mystery.

### Q: Is it suitable for children?
It contains themes of violence and mature situations, best for older audiences.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*