ID: INVADED 2020
What is ID: INVADED?
ID: INVADED is a 2020 television series centered on a detective known as Sakaido. The narrative follows the protagonist, a genius detective capable of tracking down any criminal.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2020
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
ID: INVADED is a 2020 television series centered on a detective known as Sakaido. The narrative follows the protagonist, a genius detective capable of tracking down any criminal. Following the murder of his daughter, Sakaido seeks revenge, an act that results in his imprisonment. Despite his status as a convict, he assists the police in solving various mysteries. He accomplishes this by utilizing a specialized system designed to invade a person’s identity. As he navigates these investigations, a trail of blood begins to form. The progression of these cases reveals a connection that leads back to the individual responsible for his daughter’s death. The series explores the intersection of his detective skills and the technical process of entering the minds of others to uncover the truth behind complex crimes. Through this investigative work, Sakaido continues to pursue the person who murdered his daughter while operating from within the confines of the prison system and the digital space provided by the identity-invading technology.
Should you watch it?
“A imprisoned genius detective hunts killers by entering their minds through a virtual reality system.”
- Unique virtual reality crime-solving concept
- Strong voice acting and atmospheric storytelling
- Intriguing moral ambiguity of the protagonist
- Complex narrative may confuse some viewers
- Limited character development outside the main plot
You enjoy cerebral anime with philosophical undertones and noir aesthetics.
Contains mature themes including murder, revenge, and psychological manipulation; suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Jigsawed Jan 6, 2020
- E2 Jigsawed II Jan 6, 2020
- E3 Sniped Jan 13, 2020
- E4 Extended Jan 20, 2020
- E5 Fallen Jan 27, 2020
- E6 Circled Feb 3, 2020
- E7 Thunderbolted Feb 10, 2020
- E8 Desertified Feb 17, 2020
- E9 Inside-outed Feb 24, 2020
- E10 Inside-outed II Mar 2, 2020
- E11 Stormed Mar 9, 2020
- E12 Channeled Mar 16, 2020
- E13 Channeled II Mar 23, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is ID: INVADED based on a manga or light novel?
No, it is an original anime series created by Makoto Fukami.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of one season with multiple episodes.
What makes the detective's method of solving crimes unique?
He enters a virtual reality world built from a criminal’s psyche to solve murders.
Is the series appropriate for children?
No, it contains mature content and is intended for adult viewers.
Does the series have a conclusive ending?
The series resolves its central mystery but leaves some interpretive elements open.