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Feb 15, 2013
Anime based on elimination games are usually predictable and uninspiring. Mirai Nikki (Future Diary) started out along the same path, but ended up being one of the more successful anime of the year

Story 10/10
Well plotted story. Its like a balance of love and hate. Though it was gory, the story makes you see why it was needed. Also that it makes you want to know how it will end up like despite the killing. A little cute in a way freaky how the obsession on a guy is but pretty interesting . _ .
The story revolves around a 14-year-old middle school boy named Yukiteru Amano. Yukiteru is a complete introvert that doesn’t like to get involved with others and even has his own “imaginary” world where he can talk to Deus Ex Machina (a.k.a. God). One day Yukiteru finds that the diary that he has been keeping on his phone is suddenly filling up with entries that predict the future. After narrowly escaping from the hands of a serial killer, Yukiteru finds out that Deus isn’t just a figment of his imagination, but an actual God. Deus informs Yukiteru that he has been chosen to participate in a battle royale with 11 other people that possess diaries that can predict the future. The winner will take over Deus’s place as God of the world.


Art I'd give it an 8/10
Since it not that much was amusing they didn't take much detail on each character. Times when they are giving the look upon a person killing someone should look that scary or shouldn't turn away from their personalities, and image. It wouldn't be nice to scared or turn those people off about the characters they love. But the back round,was quite amusing. Nice landscapes .For such an intriguing series, it’s disappointing that the animation quality ranged from poor to average depending on the scene. Nothing really stood out that made me think “wow, this looks nice”, with the majority of scenes being of acceptable quality. Unfortunately, there were a few moments where I thought that characters looked more like stick figures than anime. The animation isn’t essential to the story, but the varying quality level detracts from the overall enjoyment of the series.

Sound 9/10
Since it sometimes wouldn't fit the situation at.Although the OST's were wonderful. But more fit to be on different kinds of situations through out the story.

Character 10/10
They plotted the character out well. On each and everyone's personality. Was very much clear if this was the killer, or what ever is up your mind. Times like this leads you to make conclusion or then making references.
The personalities of the characters are definitely a strong point of Mirai Nikki. While Yukiteru is uninspiring, all of the other participants in the battle royale have some kind of quirk that makes them unique and interesting to watch. For example, one is the leader of a secretive cult that treats her like a god, while another is a young terrorist. Mirai Nikki doesn’t just leave it at that though, as most characters are given a descriptive background. The cult leader was once gang-raped by the very people she’s leading and the terrorist was orphaned in a war zone, leading her on a personal crusade. The most interesting character is by far, Yuno. She isn’t your typical head-over-heels in love girlfriend, but a psychopath bent on destroying anything that comes between her and her love. Yuno is the very definition of a yandere, which is someone who is so in love that it causes them to act in extremely violent ways.

Enjoyment 10/10
With no doubt will end making you wanting for more.
Everyday craving another yet interesting episode. Too bad theres no more season 2 :P

Overall is an 10/10
One of the striking things about Mirai Nikki is that it has no reservations about using extreme violence. Those looking for action will find plenty of it here. There is everything including stabbing, mutilation, guns, poison, and explosions. What makes it even more shocking is that most of the characters are still underage. The extremes to which the children in Mirai Nikki will go to achieve their goals is disturbing but it’s what keeps you on the edge of your seat through the series.


If you don’t mind some inconsistent animation and want to see some bloody action with a good plot, then definitely check out Mirai Nikki.

By the way theres an OVA-ish for those who have finished Mirai Nikki. Called the Next project showing around the month of June? Or April.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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