Erased
Created by Kei Sambe
On Netflix
A tense, supernatural mystery thriller that uses time travel to revisit childhood trauma and serial murder, grounding its high-concept premise in intimate emotional stakes.
After finding his mom killed, Satoru's time-traveling ability takes him back 18 years for a chance to prevent her death and those of three classmates.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Erased sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Erased violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Erased easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Erased scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Erased leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Erased
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Erased
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Erased, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Erased, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Erased, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
