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I'm Standing on a Million Lives 2020

★ 6.5/10 · 68 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is I'm Standing on a Million Lives?

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.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 2, 2020
Last aired
Sep 25, 2021
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“A cynical student and two classmates are transported to another world to fight for survival.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique protagonist perspective
  • cooperative gameplay elements
Keep in mind
  • unconventional hero characterization

Watch it if you enjoy stories about reluctant heroes thrust into dangerous fantasy scenarios.

The series features intense survival situations and fantasy combat.

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Season 2 · 12 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

A ninth grader and two classmates are transported to another world to complete missions.

Who is the main character?

The story follows Yotsuya Yuusuke, a practical and friendless ninth grader.

Is the main character a hero?

Yotsuya is a lone wolf who is forced into a heroic role he may not be suited for.

Does the protagonist work alone?

He must learn to work with his two female classmates to survive.

What genre is this show?

It is an isekai series focused on survival in another world.