About “Platinum End” in a few words:

Platinum End is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. The story follows Mirai Kakehashi, a high school student who is granted a set of angelic powers and is selected to participate in a deadly battle royale to become the next God. With the help of his angel, Nasse, Mirai must navigate a treacherous world of rival angels, each with their own unique abilities and motivations. The series is known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and stunning artwork.

Meet the characters from Platinum End

Mirai Kakehashi

Oh man, Mirai is the kind of main character that sneaks up on you — soft-spoken and polite at first, then suddenly a total force of will when things get real. He starts off sweet and anxious (like someone who still cries over sad anime) but gets shockingly pragmatic and even ruthless, which is both heartbreaking and kind of brilliant to watch. He’s got this odd little habit of doodling fruit (I think strawberries?) when he’s thinking, which makes him weirdly endearing even as he makes tough calls. Deep down he’s stubbornly moral, even if he stumbles morally — a messy, very human hero who keeps surprising you.

Nasse

Nasse is sunshine in angel form — bubbly, blunt, and absolutely terrifyingly competent when she wants to be. She flirts with Mirai in a way that’s equal parts supportive and bossy, and her loyalty is fierce (also she’s low-key a rule-breaker, who knew?). She speaks like a kid sometimes but she’s ancient-tier serious about her job, which makes her equal parts adorable and kind of scary — like a cuddly grenade. Also I swear she has a favorite candy? Or maybe that was a dream I had, but either way she’s unforgettable.

Saki Hanakago

Saki’s the quiet, steady one who gives off “I’ll make tea and then flip the table if needed” energy — soft but absolutely capable of surprising violence (metaphorical or not). She’s supportive and warm, like someone who remembers birthdays and also knows how to hold a grudge in the best possible way; there’s a sweetness that hides a spine of steel. Little weird detail: I’m almost certain she collects bookmarks or has a notebook full of doodled plants? Either that or I’m mixing her up with someone else, but it fits her vibe. She feels like the friend you call at 2 a.m. who somehow has both medicine and moral clarity on hand.

Revel

Revel is icy in the best way — polished, calculating, and stylishly ominous, the kind of antagonist (or antihero?) you can’t look away from. Cool-headed strategist, seriously charismatic, and often terrifyingly sure of his own grim logic, but then there’s this sneaky thing where he’s oddly sentimental about, like, sunsets? Maybe. He’s the person who makes the hard choice seem inevitable and then stares at you while you decide whether to forgive him; equal parts brilliant and morally infuriating. He gives off luxe-villain energy but sometimes, inconsistently, you catch a crack of something human and then you’re hooked all over again.