---
title: "I'm Standing on a Million Lives"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-m-standing-on-a-million-lives-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 99995
imdb_id: "tt12706854"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 68
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# I'm Standing on a Million Lives (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-m-standing-on-a-million-lives-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

I'm Standing on a Million Lives is a television series that premiered in 2020 and ran through 2021. The show was created by Akinari Nao and Naoki Yamakawa. The story follows Yusuke Yotsuya, a ninth-grade student who is described as practical, friendless, and a lone wolf who prefers acting alone. His life changes when he is suddenly transported to an alternative, game-like world. Upon arriving in this new environment, Yotsuya discovers that two of his female classmates, Iu Shindo and Kusue Hakozaki, have also been transferred there. The three students must work together to battle for their lives while navigating a dangerous quest. As a character who has previously lived his life according to his own wants, Yotsuya must now adapt to his new role as a hero. The series features voice performances by Yuto Uemura, Azumi Waki, Risa Kubota, and Makoto Koichi. Viewers can access the program through various streaming platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cynical student and two classmates are transported to another world to fight for survival."

### Why Watch
- unique protagonist perspective
- cooperative gameplay elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- unconventional hero characterization
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense survival situations and fantasy combat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: isekai, survival, fantasy, cynical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | 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**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuto Uemura** as *Yusuke Yotsuya (voice)*
- **Risa Kubota** as *Iu Shindo (voice)*
- **Azumi Waki** as *Kusue Hakozaki (voice)*
- **Makoto Koichi** as *Yuka Tokitate (voice)*
- **Kenji Sugimura** as *Islander (voice)*
- **Nobuaki Kanemitsu** as *Troll (voice)*
- **Chiwa Saito** as *Kahabell (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Toyonaga** as *Keita Torii (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Glenda Carter (voice)*
- **Dai Kitamura** as *Makuah (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A ninth grader and two classmates are transported to another world to complete missions.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Yotsuya Yuusuke, a practical and friendless ninth grader.

### Q: Is the main character a hero?
Yotsuya is a lone wolf who is forced into a heroic role he may not be suited for.

### Q: Does the protagonist work alone?
He must learn to work with his two female classmates to survive.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It is an isekai series focused on survival in another world.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/)
- [I'm Standing on a Million Lives (TV Series 2020-2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12706854/)
- [Prime Video: I'm Standing On A Million Lives - Season 1](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0GHVN54J36B6U6OVLKECCX5UK3/)
- [I - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I)
- [I'm Standing on a Million Lives (2020-2021) - Where to Watch](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/im-standing-on-a-million-lives/3LAuPl83SZJNKY4WzEPNp5/where-to-watch/)
- [Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification - USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9.pdf)

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