About “Erased” in a few words:

Erased is a gripping anime series that follows Satoru, a struggling manga artist with a unique ability to travel back in time. When a series of murders occur in his hometown, Satoru finds himself transported 18 years into the past, where he must use his powers to prevent the tragedy from occurring and save the lives of those he loves. The series is a thrilling mix of suspense, drama, and mystery, with a cast of complex and relatable characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Meet the characters from Erased

Satoru Fujinuma

Okay, Satoru is that quietly frantic guy you can’t stop watching — part awkward adult, part stubborn child, and somehow always one step away from burning toast. He’s the kind of person who notices tiny, useless details (like the exact brand of gum someone chews) but somehow misses social cues — priceless. Has this ridiculous, life-ruining power to rewind time (yes, super dramatic) and yet he’s shockingly ordinary in a lot of ways; loves convenience store snacks and probably can’t make a decent cup of coffee. Protective to a fault, a bad liar (in the most endearing way), and somehow keeps hope when things get really bleak — annoyingly heroic, really.

Kayo Hinazuki

Kayo is quiet like a locked room that somehow smells faintly of old candies, and yes, she’s tougher than she looks — brittle on the outside but stubborn-steel inside. She hoards little comforts (sweets, a secret note, that one crumpled bookmark) and can be painfully mistrustful of adults, which is heartbreaking and fierce at the same time. She can suddenly snap jokes or make a face that’ll wreck you emotionally, like she’s both a child and an old soul simultaneously — confusing, I know. There’s this mix of vulnerability and cunning that makes you want to protect her but also watch her stand her ground, and she does, awkwardly and bravely.

Airi Katagiri

Airi is sunshine with a serious side, honestly — warm, practical, and the kind of person who will organize your life if you let her (and then hand you a snack). She’s quietly courageous, not flashy, but she shows up and stays, which matters more in the long run; also, she has this way of smiling that feels like reassurance and also slightly conspiratorial. She seems calm but will absolutely make impulsive choices when it counts, like a soft-spoken hero who hoards receipts and secret playlists. Slightly mysterious too — she’s the nurse/neighbor/friend type who knows more than she lets on, and I adore that.

Sachiko Fujinuma

Sachiko is messy, loving, fierce, and full of those “I know better than you” looks that somehow mean “I’ll save you.” She’s a mum who doesn’t sugarcoat anything but also makes surprisingly great bento boxes, and she has this stubborn detective streak where she won’t quit until the truth is out. Can be unintentionally hilarious (think dramatic sighs and then hardcore action), and she’s both naive in some ways and extremely sharp in others — inconsistent in the best way. Protective to the bone, she’s the backbone you don’t see until everything starts shaking.

Jun Shiratori

Jun is one of those folks you meet and immediately have a weird mental catalog of their quirks — clumsy, fiercely loyal, maybe underestimates himself but then surprises everyone. He’s messy in an adorable way (lost notebook? probably) and tries to be helpful even when he’s out of his depth, which is both tragic and sweet. There’s this almost nervous energy about him, like he’s always running late to his own life but still makes time for people he cares about. Slightly contradictory: he’ll be silent for hours and then suddenly burst into a ridiculous theory about something trivial — you love him for that.

Kenya Kobayashi

Kenya is loud, messy, ridiculously brave in an everyman kind of way, and the sort of friend who bursts through a door with bad jokes and a plan that somehow works. He’s protective, sometimes hot-headed, often hilarious, and uncomfortably honest — which can get him in trouble but also make him the heart of the group. Loves food (probably snacks at weird hours), has goofy bravado but a soft core, and will pretend he’s fine even when he’s not — classic. He’s the kind of guy you want in a crisis and also the one bringing instant ramen at 3 a.m., no questions.

Gaku Yashiro

Gaku is smooth, unnervingly calm, and the epitome of a smile that hides a spreadsheet of terrible intentions (yes, chilling but brilliant). He plays the perfect teacher/mentor persona — tidy, polite, infuriatingly composed — and then you realize there’s a predator beneath the suit, which makes your skin crawl in the best/worst way. Charming and meticulous, he obsessively controls situations and people like he’s arranging chess pieces, but he’ll whisper nonsense about kindness and you’ll believe him for a terrifying second. Absolutely the kind of villain you love to hate: polite tea, dangerous mind.