About “The Promised Neverland” in a few words:

The Promised Neverland is an anime series based on the manga of the same name by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. The show revolves around a group of orphans who live in an idyllic orphanage, only to discover that their world is not what it seems. The children must work together to uncover the dark secrets of their surroundings and find a way to escape before it’s too late. The Promised Neverland is a thrilling and suspenseful story that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Meet the characters from The Promised Neverland

Emma

Oh man, Emma is that sunbeam of stubborn optimism who could probably outrun a train if she set her mind to it. She’s fiercely protective, allergic to giving up, and somehow both impulsive and suspiciously good at rallying people into impossible plans. Acts like the big sister of the group — always cooking up escape schemes between frantic hugs — and yes, she cries but then immediately scrubs the floor or something, it’s adorable. Loves sweets? Maybe. Also meticulously labels things.

Ray

Ray is the deliciously sardonic brainiac who acts like he’s ten steps ahead and usually is, which is both creepy and brilliant. He’s dry, cynical, a little morbid, and has that quiet confidence that makes you either trust him or want to punch him (in a loving way). He hoards information like snacks and will casually betray you with logic — but somehow still cares, in a weird, guarded way. Apparently he keeps a secret stash of cozy socks? Don’t ask why.

Don

Don is the loud, heart-on-his-sleeve big kid who relies on brawn and loyalty, and you love him for it. He’s brash and brave and will throw himself into a fight to protect his friends, although he can overdo the tough-guy act and then start quoting nursery rhymes when nervous. Very much the “I’ll protect everyone” type, but actually has a soft spot for small things — like a stray animal or a good nap. He’s silly sometimes, dramatically serious other times, which is basically his charm.

Gilda

Gilda is the quietly practical one who stitches plans together while making tea and rolling her eyes at chaos. She’s cautious, observant, and endlessly supportive — the kind of person who remembers everyone’s birthdays and also the exact layout of the house. She can be stubbornly sensible and then surprisingly impulsive (like, suddenly making a pie at 3 a.m.), which keeps people guessing. Probably collects pens and tiny notebooks and loses them immediately.

Lannion

Okay, Lannion is that intriguingly mysterious figure — soft-spoken? maybe gruff? — who pops up and you immediately go “who is this?” He gives off a wanderer vibe, half-scholar, half-soldier, and has weirdly poetic things to say at the worst possible times. He’s resourceful but also kind of absent-minded about practical stuff (like forgetting his keys or his hat), which is charmingly human. You get the feeling he’s more complicated than he admits, and he probably keeps a lucky rock in his pocket.

Mark

Mark is one of those tiny, heartbreaking bundles of imagination who sees the world as a storybook and clings to small comforts. He’s shy and vulnerable, loves picture books and ridiculous animal noises, and will melt your heart with a single hopeful smile. Quiet but stubborn in a kid way — will insist “I can do it!” and then need a hand but try anyway. He’s also inexplicably picky about pears, which is oddly specific but true.

Phil

Phil is this very soft, super-observant kid who somehow notices things adults don’t and then quietly points them out like a tiny detective. He’s not loud, but he has depth — very thoughtful, a little solemn, and brave in the small ways that count. He hums when nervous and occasionally refuses to eat a certain food for no reason you can figure out, which becomes sort of an endearing mystery. Definitely the kind of kid who stares at the stars and names them.

Thoma

Thoma gives off steady, reliable-vibe energy — feels like the calm in the storm, the kind of person you want on your side during a crisis. Practical, a little grumpy, but secretly sentimental (he’ll deny it loudly and then treasure a tiny trinket). He’s got muscle and patience in equal measure, and sometimes tells oddly specific war stories that may or may not be slightly embellished. Likes good boots and hates bad coffee — strong opinions, tiny quirks.

Rossi

Rossi is that slightly chaotic, possibly dramatic wildcard who can be infuriating and indispensable at the same time. He’s clever in a scrappy, improvisational way — thinks on his feet and makes half-mad plans work with charm and a lot of nerve. Sometimes he’s all show, sometimes he’s surprising quiet, and sometimes he wears two different socks on purpose (or forgetfully — jury’s out). Definitely the person who’ll laugh at a terrible joke and then save the day.

Norman

Norman is the cool, composed mastermind with an unsettlingly calm smile and a penchant for long-term, brilliant strategies. He’s elegant in thought and action, a planner to the core, and somehow both tender and terrifying when he’s focused on a goal. He loves order, lists, and tea (probably), and will sacrifice sleep — and maybe his social life — to perfect a plan. Also, rumor has it he’s terrible at small talk but great at making tiny origami animals in his spare time.