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ERASED
Series · 2016
What hooked you in ERASED was the way the weight of past regrets forces a desperate race against time.
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Books on the same thread
Leapholes
James Grippando · Book · 2006
Like ERASED, this story centers on a protagonist navigating the complexities of the past to fix present-day injustices, utilizing the mechanics of time travel to reconcile regret with necessary action.
All the Missing Girls
Megan Miranda · Book · 2017
If you were drawn to the haunting cold case mystery in ERASED, this narrative offers a similar tension as it digs into deep-seated secrets and the lasting trauma of disappearance.
The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)
Rick Riordan · Book · 2010
Much like the search for identity and truth within the school setting of ERASED, this story follows a protagonist unraveling their own forgotten history while caught in a high-stakes mystery.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Mark Haddon · Book · 2003
This investigative journey mirrors the determination found in ERASED, focusing on a young person who uncovers painful family secrets while methodically piecing together the truth behind a local tragedy.
Films on the same thread
Suzume
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2022
This film captures the same sense of urgency present in ERASED, where a journey into the past becomes the only way to prevent a catastrophic future and heal old wounds.
The Butterfly Effect
Eric Bress · Film · 2004
Directly paralleling the central conflict of ERASED, this film explores the heavy psychological burden of using time travel to alter childhood events and the unintended consequences of changing history.
Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu
Takuya Sato · Film · 2013
This story echoes the emotional stakes of ERASED by showing how time manipulation threatens one's existence, forcing characters to fight against fading memories to save someone they deeply care for.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Mamoru Hosoda · Film · 2006
While lighter in tone, this narrative mirrors the core of ERASED by showing a character who masters time travel only to realize that preventing personal mishaps is far more complicated than expected.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If the investigative drive of ERASED kept you watching, this podcast delivers that same intensity by focusing on the pursuit of justice through revisiting the details of long-unsolved homicide cases.
Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast · 2026
This series captures the obsession with uncovering the truth behind disappearances that defined ERASED, emphasizing the difficult process of unearthing facts in a community hiding long-held, dark secrets.
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Common questions
Is ERASED based on a book?
Yes, the 2016 television series ERASED is adapted from the original book source material. Both versions follow the story of Satoru Fujinuma, a manga artist who travels back in time to prevent the death of his mother and the disappearance of his classmate Kayo.
Does the ERASED television series cover the full story from the book?
The ERASED television series adapts the narrative arc found in the source book. It focuses on Satoru Fujinuma using his ability to turn back time to solve the mystery of his mother's murder and the childhood disappearance of his classmate Kayo while he is in elementary school.
What is the main plot of the ERASED television series?
The plot of ERASED follows Satoru Fujinuma, a struggling manga artist with the ability to turn back time. After his mother is killed, he is sent back to his elementary school days to solve the mystery of her death and the disappearance of his classmate Kayo.
Should I read the ERASED book before watching the television series?
You can consume either version of ERASED independently. Both the book and the television series detail the same core mystery involving Satoru Fujinuma, his time-traveling ability, and his mission to prevent the death of his mother and the disappearance of his classmate Kayo.