While it may not compare to the similar masterpiece series “Steins;gate”, the “Erased” series still earns four out of five stars, in my own humble opinion. It was well written, well-paced, and pretty much won in every area. (If it was missing anything, it was the humor as well as the scope of its counterpart “Steins;gate.”) The art style is not overly cutesy and features amusing character designs, the character development is excellent for being only twelve episodes, and the soundtrack is memorable, if not always particularly original. (That said, I usually detest anime openings, but the opening theme song of “Erased” was actually tolerable.) My favorite thing about this series is probably its characters; let me not forget to say that Satoru’s mother might win the “Award” of “Best Anime Mom Ever.”
Why should you watch it? One of the most appealing things about “Erased” is that its characters range in age from ten to fifty-something, making it an excellent choice for almost any audience (over 13 or 14, of course). It’s a thriller, so it will likely grab your attention and leave you wanting more, and if you like mystery and a little bit of “the feels”, then whether you’re thirteen or fifty, you will most likely enjoy it.
